Chicago Gourmet

There are those who say the city is oversaturated with restaurants and to that we say - "eat it all up anyway" especially at Chicago Gourmet. The event turns 11 in 2018 and the three-day high end food festival offers a bounty of highlights. Taking place in Millennium Park Sept. 28-30, 2018, the fest's theme is "Rock the Fork," harmonizing gourmet cuisine and pop-up musical performances on the Great Lawn throughout the weekend.Chicago chefs Graham Elliot and Matthias Merges have created a special soundtrack to accompany the Grand Cru both days. Don't miss the Hamburger Hop showdown on Friday. The all-star lineup of celebrity chefs including Rick Bayless, Carla Hall, Jeff Mauro, Stephanie Izard, Duff Goldman, Joe Flamm, Tony Mantuano, Lorena Garcia, Art Smith, Angie Mar, Emily Fiffer, Heather Sperling and an nine Master Sommeliers. Joe Flamm joins fellow BRAVO Top Chef Season 15 chefs Bruce Kalman and Joe Sasto to show off their pasta-making prowess. Purchase tickets at chicagogourmet.org.