Chicago Gourmet 2019

Celebrating its 12th year, Chicago Gourmet returns with a spirited theme – Lights, Camera, Napkin! – celebrating all things food and entertainment. Chicago Gourmet was created by the Illinois Restaurant Association to honor Chicago's culinary achievements and the creative vision of the chefs, Master Sommeliers, and wine, spirit, and beer-makers who participate. It also spotlights Chicago as an international culinary destination via its unparalleled epicurean talent. The event gave guests the opportunity to rub elbows with chefs, sommeliers and mixologists while enjoying some of Chicago's most sought-after entertainment experiences.

And There's More: Encore, Encore! In addition to the Main Event and Grand Cru, Chicago Gourmet punctuates its glittering, 2019 program with eight red carpet-worthy Encore Events taking place citywide. Attendees had a chance to mingle with headlining chefs as they experience one-of-a-kind dinners, tastings, cocktail parties, entertaining performances and even yoga.