Chicago Tribune’s Food Bowl is right around the corner!!
The festival (Aug. 8-26) kicks off with a launch party sure to shut down all other launch parties, with bites from Gibson’s Italia, Dos Urban Cantina, Tempesta Market and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, and drinks from Beam Suntory, Jackson Family Wines and Ballast Point. And that’s just the start!
Featured events include arriving in Chinatown via boat to try food from nearly a dozen restaurants, a restaurant summit discussing the state of restaurant criticism with Phil Vettel, and Comida de Mi Abuela — a dinner with four chefs from Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Birrieria Zaragoza, Anomar and Loba Pastry who will talk about the evolution of Mexican cuisine and drawing inspiration from their heritage.
There will be parties that you don’t want to miss, like the Korean BBQ Block Party, Frontier’s meat-centric celebration Beast Feast, and the three-night outdoor Night Market on the lakeshore with more than 25 food vendors, live entertainment and bars. And the Chicago Tribune partnered with Stan’s Donuts to create a special red velvet cake doughnut with cream cheese frosting and Oreo crumble, available throughout Food Bowl, with proceeds benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Below I have added a few events below that peaked my interest but there are TONS of other events taking place so click HERE to get ALL THE DETAILS as well as purchase tickets!
Chicago Tribune FOOD BOWL Launch Party
This is a 21+ event. Join us to officially kick off Chicago Tribune’s FOOD BOWL! Beginning at 6 PM, take in the iconic Chicago skyline view from Gibsons Italia. Guests will enjoy bites from Gibsons Italia, Dos Urban Cantina, Tempesta Market and more! Celebrate an incredible upcoming three weeks of food and dining events. The Game Changer award will be presented by the Chicago Tribune Food & Dining team.
bellyQ’s Bill Kim Presents Korean BBQ Block Party | 5 Kim’s & A Lee!
From noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, join bellyQ’s Bill Kim and five of his Korean friends who happen to be top chefs — Parachute’s Beverly Kim, Jennifer Kim of Passerotto, Edward Kim of Mott St., Won Kim of Kimski and the lone Lee from Louisville, Edward Lee (610 Magnolia, Milkwood, Whiskey Dry, Succotash) — as they fire up their renditions of Korean barbecue on the bellyQ patio. Add music, booze and games for a smokin’ Saturday like none other. Tickets are $50. Get yours today!
Comida de mi Abuela
Join Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Antojeria; Jonathon Zaragoza of Birrieria Zaragoza; Daniel Espinosa of Anomar and Valeria Taylor of Loba Pastry for an evening of food, cocktails and conversation. Guests will indulge in bites from the 4 chefs as well as cocktails from Mi Tocaya Beverage Director Ulises Martinez. The chefs will also participate in a panel discussion about the evolution of Mexican cuisine and the inspiration they draw from their heritage.
Chinese Cuisine Boat Tour: From Downtown to Chinatown!
Chihuo and Chicago Tribune FOOD BOWL proudly present you the Chinese cuisine boat tour from downtown to Chinatown! Join us on August 19th. Chef demonstration will be presented during the tour. Small-scale tasting events will happen on the boat along with the open bar. This is your best opportunity to learn and enjoy the most authentic Asian food in a two hour boat tour. And of course, you can continue the night in Chinatown and explore a world of Chinese restaurants. The boat tour will depart promptly at 6:00 PM. Please be sure to arrive 15 – 30 minutes early to board! Boarding Dock #4 is on the lower level of Rush and Kinzie behind the Trump Towers Hotel. The Trump Hotel is located at 401 N Wabash.
Chicago Tribune FOOD BOWL Night Market
For three consecutive nights (August 24 – 26) from 3 – 10 PM, FOOD BOWL will take over the city’s beautiful lakeshore at The Lakefront Green at Theater on the Lake. Event-goers will discover new restaurants, sample unique flavors and experience the best bars, live entertainment and interactive food events that the city has to offer. A $5 suggested donation for entry will benefit our charitable partners: Green City Market, Pilot Light and The Trotter Project.
Citi® is the festival’s founding partner, and sponsors include Maker’s Mark, Hornitos, Effen Vodka, Suntory Whiskey Toki, Ballast Point, Kendall-Jackson, Essentia, OpenTable and Brew Dr Kombucha. For additional information visit ctfoodbowl.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ctfoodbowl (#CHIFOODBOWL)
