Chicago Gourmet

There are those who say the city is oversaturated with restaurants and to that we say - "eat it all up" especially at Chicago Gourmet. The event turns 12 in 2019 and the three-day high-end food festival offers a bounty of highlights. Taking place in Millennium Park Sept. 27-29, 2019. the fest's theme is "Lights, Camera, Napkin!, connecting the culinary and entertainment worlds. The cast of celebrity chefs includes Rick Bayless, Andrew Zimmern, Stephanie Izard, Joe Flamm, Tony Mantuano, Lorena Garcia, Art Smith, Jeff Mauro, Sarah Grueneberg,, Jose Garces, Carrie Nahabedian and Kwame Onwuache, as well as a roster of master sommeliers and leading spirits and beer experts. Expect interactive cooking demos, educational seminars, beverage tastings, book signings and an insane amount of food. New in 2019: Jef Comedy Jam hosted by Jeff Mauro; The Big Chill(i): Gourmet Chili Cook-Off; and a "Hamilton" event with Rick Bayless.