Oct 27

Oct 27 The Best Things I Ate at Chicago Gourmet

This post is a bit delayed but I did want to share some of the amazing things I ate this year at Chicago’s biggest food event of the year, Chicago Gourmet. For the 10th anniversary Bon Appetit really went all out with 10 total food events over Chicago Gourmet week including a Farm to Table dinner on the 606 with a meal cooked by Chicago celebrity chef Chef Rick Bayless.

This indulgent event also gives back, during Chicago Gourmet an online auction is hosted by The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and 100% of the proceeds from the online auction and raffles go towards providing scholarships for aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals.

The highlight every year for me though is the amazing gourmet pavilions. This year there were 12 pavilions all running simultaneously which made picking and choose which ones to stand in line for a hard decision. On top of that, many restaurant groups also had their own tents and were serving favorite menu items there as well.

So without further ado feast your eyes on my favorite Chicago Gourmet dishes this year!

Peruvian Chicken - Tanta

Had such an amazing time participating in the 10th Annual @chicago_gourmet! Until next year! 🙌🇵🇪 - #tantachicago #anticucho #eatperuvian #chicagogourmet #millenniumpark #indiansummer #chicago

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Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Honey Butter Fried Chicken

This chicken told me it was ready for its close-up! Finally tried @honeybutterchi for the first time this weekend at @chicago_gourmet and now fried chicken will never be the same! One of my favorite bites of the whole fest!

A post shared by Stephanie Levinson (@dash_of_adventure) on Sep 25, 2017 at 8:42pm PDT

Butter Cake - Mastro's Steakhouse

Butter up your Monday plans. #ButterCake #Mastros #TheBest #Dessert #Yum

A post shared by Mastro's Restaurants (@mastrosofficial) on Jul 10, 2017 at 3:57pm PDT

Smoked Salmon Rillettes and Homemade Salt & Vinegar Chips - Roanoke

This afternoon we got to join the best of the best in Chicago at @chicago_gourmet. We are so happy to be a part of the food scene here in #chicago! #chigourmet #eeeeeats #eater #eaterchicago

A post shared by Roanoke Restaurant (@theroanoke) on Sep 24, 2017 at 3:45pm PDT

Habanero Malt Swiss Meringue Lime Custard - Barrio

Day 2 at Chicago Gourmet? Feel the smoke and experience the heat of the habanero custard paired with the flavors of @stellaartois - #ChicagoGourmet #Stellaartois #Sponsored

A post shared by Katsuji Tanabe (@katsujitanabe) on Sep 24, 2017 at 1:07pm PDT

Buffalo Chicken Waffle Cone - Brickhouse Tavern

We have all of your @Cubs pregame necessities at #BrickhouseTavernChi! 🐻⚾ . . . #brickhousetavernchi #gocubsgo #flythew #sportsbar #4cbars #eats #chicagobars #chicagofoodanddrink #alwayshungrychi #chicityfoodie #sports #chicagofoodauthority #chicago #chicagogram #instagram #instachicago #infatuation #infatuationchi #eaterchicago #eeeeeats #draaaaanks #cocktail #foodie #wrigleyville #foodie #wrigley #chigram #heyhey

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Chicago Mix Donuts - Stan's Donuts and Coffee