Chicago Gourmet returning to Millennium Park in September

CHICAGO — Foodies, mark your calendars! Chicago Gourmet is returning to Millennium Park this fall.

The upscale food festival will run from September 26 through September 29.

This year’s theme is “Fashion, Plated” and according to the Illinois Restaurant Association, it will be a “celebration of the seamless fusion of food and fashion.”

More information at www.chicagogourmet.org

More than 100 chefs will take part in this year’s event including Rick Bayless, Art Smith, Jeff Mauro, Lamar Moore, Dylan Patel and more.

The schedule includes the Tacos & Tequila event kicking things off on Thursday Sept 26 at 7 p.m.  The Hamburger Hop returns Friday Sept 27 and 6 p.m. followed by Late Nite Gourmet at 9 p.m. The Grand Cru follows on Saturday and the event closes with Rise & Shine Gourmet on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Tickets go on sale July 23. You must be 21 to attend.

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