Chicago Gourmet 2024 has announced this year’s lineup of events, roster of chefs, and the launch of ticket sales, July 23.
From September 21-29 and an early preview on August 15, this year's theme for the culinary event is 'Fashion, Plated'—a celebration of the fusion of food and fashion.
"Fashion and food both tell stories, sharing history, traditions, and cultures of people," says Sam Toia, President & CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association. "That's why it's an honor to bring together these highly acclaimed chefs to share their stories in Chicago, the culinary capital of the United States."
Leading up to the ticket launch, Chicago Gourmet hosted a 'Best Dressed' plating competition. Ten chefs competed online for public votes by showcasing photos of their plated dishes with the plate receiving the most votes named ‘Best Dressed’ and the chef receiving an honorarium for their chosen charity. The winning chef was announced July 23rd, at the Chicago Gourmet Launch party at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
New Events in 2024:
Goats & Totes with Stephanie Izard, Thursday, August 15, 6:00-8:00 pm, Little Goat Diner, 3325 N Southport Ave.
Using a sampling of fruits and vegetables as stamps, apprentice designers will decorate their own bespoke tote bags. Hosted by Chef Stephanie Izard and presented by Little Goat Diner, graze on bites and drinks on Thursday, August 15, from 6:00-8:00pm. $85 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+
Chefs Get Pickled, Saturday, September 21, 7:00-10:00 pm, SPF Chicago, 2121 N Clybourn Ave.
Local chefs step out of the “kitchen” and gear up for a new pickleball event on Saturday, September 21 from 7:00-10:00 pm. With bites and beverages to “relish” from participating restaurants, attendees will mix, mingle, and cheer on the chef competitors at Chefs Get Pickled, the inaugural Chicago Gourmet chef pickleball tournament, hosted by Chef Jeff Mauro.
Guests can also play for a nominal fee after the event has ended at 10PM. $99 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+ A limited number of player spots are available to compete in the talent tournament. $300 per team of two, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
House of Gourmet Italian Dinner, Wednesday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 pm, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St.
Held at the Chicago History Museum and emceed by Mario Rizzotti, the House of Gourmet Italian Dinner, presented by Eataly, will treat guests to a multi-course dinner fashioned by Chicago chefs. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will curate the beverage selections to complement the dishes accompanied by a fashion showcase curated by Chicago Fashion Week on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:00-9:00 pm. $225 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Returning Events in 2024:
Tacos & Tequila, Thursday, September 26, 7:00-10:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
Tacos & Tequila, co-hosted by Chefs Rick Bayless and Marcos Carbajal will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 7:00-10:00 pm. $120 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Somm Sessions, Friday, September 27, 12:00- 2:00 pm, Adalina, 912 N State St.
Guests will be offered a menu at Adalina on Friday, September 27 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm as some of Chicago’s Sommeliers compete head-to-head to outfit a wine and song pairing. Somm Sessions will benefit the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. $250 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Hamburger Hop, Friday, September 27, 6:00-9:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
On Friday night, September 27, from 6:00-9:00 pm, the Hamburger Hop hype is co-hosted by Chefs Joe Flamm and Adrienne Cheatham. The Hamburger Hop on the Harris Theater Rooftop will feature cold brews, wine, and spirits. Two best-in-burgers will be crowned – celebrity judges bestow the Judge’s Choice Award while guests crown the People’s Choice. $130 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Late Night Gourmet, Friday, September 27, 9:00 pm-Midnight, TAO Chicago, 632 N Dearborn St
The official after-party, Late Night Gourmet, co-hosted by Chefs Joe Sasto and Amanda Barnes, is an event featuring late-night bites, specialty cocktails, dancing, and beats by DJ DIOX on Friday, September 27 from 9:00 pm-Midnight. $75 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Grand Cru, Saturday, September 28, Session One 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Session Two 7:00-10:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
The lineup continues on Saturday, September 28 with the Grand Cru, hosted by Chef Paul Kahan. Inspired by the "September Issue'' of fashion magazines, this event, held on the Harris Theater Rooftop, heralds cuisine crafted bt chefs and a selection of wines & spirits. Drawing inspiration from the simplicity of a fashion sketchbook, guests can eat, drink, and strike a pose at the afternoon "party in black" session, from 2:00-5:00 pm or the evening "white party,” from 7:00-10:00 pm. $255 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Rise & Shine Gourmet, Sunday, September 29, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
Rise & Shine Gourmet, co-hosted by Chefs Art Smith, Lorena Garcia, and Jernard Wells closes out the show on Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This newly reimagined brunch on the Harris Theater Rooftop offers an afternoon fwith sweet & savory bites, cocktails, beats, and top-tier chefs. $105 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Chicago Gourmet 2024 has announced this year’s lineup of events, roster of chefs, and the launch of ticket sales, July 23.
From September 21-29 and an early preview on August 15, this year's theme for the culinary event is 'Fashion, Plated'—a celebration of the fusion of food and fashion.
"Fashion and food both tell stories, sharing history, traditions, and cultures of people," says Sam Toia, President & CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association. "That's why it's an honor to bring together these highly acclaimed chefs to share their stories in Chicago, the culinary capital of the United States."
Leading up to the ticket launch, Chicago Gourmet hosted a 'Best Dressed' plating competition. Ten chefs competed online for public votes by showcasing photos of their plated dishes with the plate receiving the most votes named ‘Best Dressed’ and the chef receiving an honorarium for their chosen charity. The winning chef was announced July 23rd, at the Chicago Gourmet Launch party at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
New Events in 2024:
Goats & Totes with Stephanie Izard, Thursday, August 15, 6:00-8:00 pm, Little Goat Diner, 3325 N Southport Ave.
Using a sampling of fruits and vegetables as stamps, apprentice designers will decorate their own bespoke tote bags. Hosted by Chef Stephanie Izard and presented by Little Goat Diner, graze on bites and drinks on Thursday, August 15, from 6:00-8:00pm. $85 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+
Chefs Get Pickled, Saturday, September 21, 7:00-10:00 pm, SPF Chicago, 2121 N Clybourn Ave.
Local chefs step out of the “kitchen” and gear up for a new pickleball event on Saturday, September 21 from 7:00-10:00 pm. With bites and beverages to “relish” from participating restaurants, attendees will mix, mingle, and cheer on the chef competitors at Chefs Get Pickled, the inaugural Chicago Gourmet chef pickleball tournament, hosted by Chef Jeff Mauro.
Guests can also play for a nominal fee after the event has ended at 10PM. $99 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+ A limited number of player spots are available to compete in the talent tournament. $300 per team of two, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
House of Gourmet Italian Dinner, Wednesday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 pm, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St.
Held at the Chicago History Museum and emceed by Mario Rizzotti, the House of Gourmet Italian Dinner, presented by Eataly, will treat guests to a multi-course dinner fashioned by Chicago chefs. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will curate the beverage selections to complement the dishes accompanied by a fashion showcase curated by Chicago Fashion Week on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:00-9:00 pm. $225 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Returning Events in 2024:
Tacos & Tequila, Thursday, September 26, 7:00-10:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
Tacos & Tequila, co-hosted by Chefs Rick Bayless and Marcos Carbajal will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 7:00-10:00 pm. $120 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Somm Sessions, Friday, September 27, 12:00- 2:00 pm, Adalina, 912 N State St.
Guests will be offered a menu at Adalina on Friday, September 27 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm as some of Chicago’s Sommeliers compete head-to-head to outfit a wine and song pairing. Somm Sessions will benefit the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. $250 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Hamburger Hop, Friday, September 27, 6:00-9:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
On Friday night, September 27, from 6:00-9:00 pm, the Hamburger Hop hype is co-hosted by Chefs Joe Flamm and Adrienne Cheatham. The Hamburger Hop on the Harris Theater Rooftop will feature cold brews, wine, and spirits. Two best-in-burgers will be crowned – celebrity judges bestow the Judge’s Choice Award while guests crown the People’s Choice. $130 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Late Night Gourmet, Friday, September 27, 9:00 pm-Midnight, TAO Chicago, 632 N Dearborn St
The official after-party, Late Night Gourmet, co-hosted by Chefs Joe Sasto and Amanda Barnes, is an event featuring late-night bites, specialty cocktails, dancing, and beats by DJ DIOX on Friday, September 27 from 9:00 pm-Midnight. $75 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Grand Cru, Saturday, September 28, Session One 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Session Two 7:00-10:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
The lineup continues on Saturday, September 28 with the Grand Cru, hosted by Chef Paul Kahan. Inspired by the "September Issue'' of fashion magazines, this event, held on the Harris Theater Rooftop, heralds cuisine crafted bt chefs and a selection of wines & spirits. Drawing inspiration from the simplicity of a fashion sketchbook, guests can eat, drink, and strike a pose at the afternoon "party in black" session, from 2:00-5:00 pm or the evening "white party,” from 7:00-10:00 pm. $255 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
Rise & Shine Gourmet, Sunday, September 29, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E. Randolph St.
Rise & Shine Gourmet, co-hosted by Chefs Art Smith, Lorena Garcia, and Jernard Wells closes out the show on Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This newly reimagined brunch on the Harris Theater Rooftop offers an afternoon fwith sweet & savory bites, cocktails, beats, and top-tier chefs. $105 per person, exclusive of taxes and fees, 21+.
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