I can’t believe that another Chicago Gourmet has come an gone! It is seriously one of the best weekends of the year.
I had such an amazing time (as I always do) and ate so many delicious bites from some of Chicago’s best restaurants and chefs! This year was also extra special for me, because I was asked to emcee two different cooking demos!
I seriously felt so honored to be asked! It’s crazy to me that just 3 years ago, my brand was nothing more than a distant pipe dream in my head. Now, I’m emceeing events at the most prestigious food event in Chicago with amazingly talented and distinguished chef. Can someone pinch me?
Now for the stuff you really came here to see, the food! Here is some extra food porn (and some of my favorite bites) from the weekend:
Crab Fondue from Old Town Pour House
Waygu Beef!
Macaron Slider from Cafe des Architectes
Blue Velvet Donuts from Stans
Cereal and Milk Creation from Chef Sarah Gruenberg
Assortment of Bites Chicago Sister Cities International Tasting Pavilion
Beef Salpicon Tostada from Latincity
Spätzle Knodel from The Berghoff Restaurant
Avocado Toast from Four Corners Restaurant Group
Cupcakes with Horchata shots from Four Corners Restaurant Group
Lobster Roll from Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
As always, my FAVORITE part of the whole weekend was spending it with some of my best friends.
Erin (312Food), Brett (Her Tasty Life) and ME!
I’m already counting down the days until next year!
Love always,
Erica
This is way better than a brick & mortar estlhaisbment.
That looks like it would be so much fun! The food looks absolutely fabulous, thanks so much for sharing!