Join us for the Closing Night Chef Party to wrap up Taste Talks Chicago!

Head over to the intimate after-party to relax and mingle with us over original drinks provided by Altos.

When: Sunday, October 7th (following the All-Star Cookout)
Where: The Sportsman's Club, (948 N Western Ave)

Attend with an All-Access Pass or RSVP Invite. Invitation is non-transferrable. 
Entry is first come, first serve. RSVP does not guarantee admission. Must be 21+ to attend.

Join us at Palmer Square for a day of discovery and indulgence where chefs, bands and celebrities throw down their best BBQ creations just for you.

Palmer Square Park is in Logan Square (3008 W Palmer Square, Chicago, IL 60647). Entry will be on the East side of the park off Humbolt Blvd.

Entry A: 12 noon | Entry B: 2:30pm

We'll have exciting pairings grilling up dishes for you including the following:

Andrew Zimmerman // Proxi, Sepia x Josh Relkin // Proxi
Dan Salls // Quiote x Ashlee Aubin // Salero
Diana Davila // Mi Tocaya Antojeria x Aaron Lirette // GreenRiver
Kate Williams  // Lady of the House x Ed Sura // Nomi
Jessie Oloroso // Black Dog Gelato
Andrew Zimmern // Bizarre Foods x Noah Sandoval // Oriole
Abe Conlon // Fat Rice x Serengeti 
David Park // Hanbun
Justin Furman & Tyrone Redic // Honey’s x Meat Wave
David Choi // Seoul Taco x The O'Mys
Charles Welch // Good Fortune

Entry gives access to 12 plates of food and two complimentary cocktails. Cash bar will be open. 

Need a sneak peek? Here's a few of our chef collaborators unveiling their dish on October 8!

TASTE TALKS PRESENTS:

Doors/Cocktails at 6pm - Dinner: 7 - 9pm

Join us Saturday, October 7th at Fulton Market Kitchen for an intimate "FAM-to-TABLE" dinner for 100+ special guests, press and VIPs, featuring chefs presenting unique takes on one of the most important meals any chef can serve in a restaurant: the staff meal.

Featuring several collaborative courses created by Fulton Market Kitchen chef Chris Curren, alongside Rebecca Zuckerman (Bonhomme Hospitality), John Manion (La Sirena Clandestina, El Che Bar) and Pat Sheerin (City Mouse), the dinner will start with cocktails provided by lauded bartender Liz Pearce (Beatnik, The Drifter), and then a series of paired drinks throughout the evening, with spirits provided by ALTOS Tequila.

This convivial and family-driven event bridges the front and back-of-house together in ways seldom experienced in restaurants; leaving guests with a deeper sense of the camaraderie and respect that chefs and bartenders bring to their work.  

Please note: This event is 21+. Please bring a photo ID.

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MENU:

Course 1- Pat Sheerin (City Mouse)

• Whole roasted cauliflower, mojo de ajo, yuzu
• Grilled carrots "en vinagre", pepita salsa roja, queso fresco

Course 2 - Chris Curren (Fulton Market Kitchen)

• Tilapia a la Veracruzana, tomato sauce, capers, olives, Spanish rice
• Ceviche, lime, avocado, onion, tortilla chips

Course 3 - John Manion (La Sirena Clandestina & El Che)

• Pork posole verde, guajillo crema, cabbage, serranos and radishes
• Barbacoa tostadas, avocado, cotija, sunflower seeds, pickled onions

Course 4 - Becca Zuckerman (Fulton Market Kitchen, Celeste, & Beatnik)

• Mexican hot chocolate cookie sandwiches 
• Tequila lime tarts
• Tres leches cupcakes 

Spend a full day with some of the best and brightest chefs, authors, journalists and makers with food-driven panels, presentations, demos and tastings.

Spend the day with Mindy Segal (HotChocolate Bakery), Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde), John Manion (El Che Bar, La Sirena Clandestina), Noah Sandoval (Oriole), Ashlee Aubin (Salero), Matthias Merges (Billy Sunday), Phillip Foss (EL Ideas), Jenner Tomaska (Next), Jimmy Bannos Jr (Purple Pig), Galen Garretson (Town Cutler), David Morton (DMK Restaurants), Rachael Lowe and Joe Flamm (Spiaggia), Lisa Shames (Modern Luxury), Drew Terhaar (Sitka Salmon Shares), Charles Welch & David Disney (Good Fortune), and many many more!

Attend with a Conference Pass, Foodie Pass or All-Access Pass.

Kick off the day-long Taste Talks Conference with a catered brunch! Please arrive on time to ensure you can grab a bite before the conference panels begin!

Attend with a Conference Pass, Foodie Pass or All-Access Pass.

Join Taste Talks at the official opening night party! We'll gather together at The Ace Hotel (311 N Morgan St.) in the Mahoney room to kick off the festival weekend! We'll have food, drink and music to match the incredible talent and imagination celebrated over the weekend will make it a party unlike any other. 21+.

Doors @ 8pm
DJ Set w/ Serengeti at 9pm

Attend with an All-Access Pass or RSVP Invite. Invitation is non-transferrable. 
Entry is first come, first serve. RSVP does not guarantee admission. Must be 21+ to attend.