What's a Chicago foodie to do on a Friday... Specifically this Friday? I am extremely excited to report that I'll be attending the 14th Annual Grand Chefs Gala at The Fairmont Chicago as a guest of our dear family friends, the Conways. The Grand Chefs Gala benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and touts an impressive line-up of many of Chicago's best chefs: Curtis Duffy of Avenues, Jason McLeod of RIA, Stephanie Izard of Girl & The Goat, Jimmy Banos Jr. of The Purple Pig... the list goes on and on. (See a complete list of the hors d'oeuvres chefs here.)
Each chef attends and prepares hos d'oeuvres for the Gala -- so it's bound to be a culinary extravaganza of epic proportions. Since the event's "black-tie preferred," I suppose I'll have to leave my Thanksgiving pants at home and exercise some form of relative self control. But I promise to try and report on as much as I possibly can!
However, the fun doesn't stop there. After a delicious dinner provided by the chefs at The Fairmont Chicago, the party kicks into high gear with desserts and drinks from more Chicago masters of the culinary and cocktail arts. If this sounds like something right up your alley, come join us!
At the Grand Chefs Gala's After Party, you'll enjoy desserts from some of the biggest names in Chicago sweets (Sarah's Pastries & Candies, More, The Bristol and lots more) as well as cocktails crafted by some of the city's finest mixologists (Brad Bolt from Bar DeVille, Fred Sarkis from Sable Kitchen & Bar, Steven Cole from Violet Hour and more).
The After Party runs from 9:30 - midnight and tickets are $60 per person. There'll be live music, mingling and general merriment in support of a fantastic cause. The party's bound to be a blast -- but it's also a unique opportunity to try some of the best libations and treats Chicago has to offer, all under one roof! Come, enjoy food and drink, and support a great cause. Purchase your ticket here.
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