9/23/11

Friday, September 23, 2011

Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet: a celebration of food and wine
September 23-25, 2011
Millennium Park
http://www.illinoisrestaurants.org/associations/2039/chicagogourmet/?
Chicago Gourmet is an interactive, epicurean affair showcasing more than 100 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs, as well as hundreds of renowned vintners, spirit makers and premium breweries from around the world. Held in spectacular Millennium Park, guests enjoy dozens of live cooking demonstrations, gourmet tastings, wine seminars, and book signings by internationally renowned chefs, master sommeliers and winemakers. Additionally, the fun—and tasty—Hamburger® Hop kicks off the weekend on Friday night, an exclusive Grand Cru wine tasting will be featured on Saturday and Sunday, and the Bon Appétit and Chicago Gourmet Dine Around will extend beyond Millennium Park into some of the area’s best restaurants.

The Fall Flea Market by Jayson Home
When: September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011 6:00 PM
Jayson Home
1885 N Clybourn Ave
http://jaysonhome.com
Hours: Friday 8a to 6p, Saturday 10a to 5p, Sunday 11a to 5p
*free parking lot.
Jayson Home announces THE FALL FLEA MARKET: A three day fall flea market packed with vintage and antique goods for the home, hand picked from around the world by Jayson's buying duo, Caroline Scheeler & Devin Kirk. A focus of the market will be a container full of goods from a summer buying trip to Provence and Paris. Jayson buyers are also super excited about former Barney's New York visual director, Ariane Prewitt’s capsule boutique at the flea market. Ariane owns Lakeside MI vintage clothing shop, AP, and is setting up a temporary shop at the Jayson Home Fall Flea Market. Like Jayson Home, Ariane believes that home and fashion are intimately connected so she is curating a seasonal vintage clothing and accessories selection especially for the Jayson Home customer! Ariane's collection will reflect what's hot for fall – the 70's influence, jewel tones, gold chunky jewelry, cape coats, snakeskin and more. In the big white tent, in the garden courtyard at Jayson Home. 

John Oliver 
When: September 23 : 8 p.m.
Price: $34.50-$44.50
The Venue
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN 46320
Oliver first appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2001 as part of The Comedy Zone, a late night showcase of newer acts. He performed his debut solo show in 2002 and returned in 2003. In 2004 and 2005 he collaborated with Andy Zaltzman, each year performing a show as a double act and co-hosting Political Animal, a stand-up show with different acts performing political material.

Oktoberfest Chicago
When: September 23 : 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Ends September 25th)
Price: $5-$7 donation
Lincoln and Southport Avenues
Neighborhood: Lakeview
3000 N. Lincoln Ave.
Close out fest season with a weekend of bratwurst, beer and bands as St. Alphonsus, one of the city's oldest churches, celebrates its German roots at the annual street party. Entertainment schedule TBA.

Oktoberfest at Navy Pier  
When: September 23 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Ends October 10th)
Price: No cover
Navy Pier
Neighborhood: Streeterville
600 E. Grand Ave.
An authentic German celebration under two tents at the south side of the pier features food, drink and merch vendors, live music and servers dressed in lederhosen or dirndls.

Chicago Gourmet Hamburger Hop  
When: September 23 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $89
Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace
Neighborhood: Loop
205 E. Randolph St.
Bon Appetit magazine's Chicago Gourmet kicks off with 17 local chefs competing to create the best burger. Includes food samples, beer and wine. Judges include Lin Brehmer of WXRT Chicago, Adam Rapoport of Bon Appetit magazine, Kevin Pang of Chicago Tribune, Audarshia Townsend of 312 Dining Diva, Keith Villa of Blue Moon and Ryan LaRoche of Nomi Kitchen, who won first place at last year's event. Participating chefs include Steve Coppolillo (Rosebud Steakhouse), Meg Colleran Sahs (Terzo Piano), Dirk Flanigan (Henri), Rick Gresh (David Burke's Primehouse), Roger Herring (Socca), Kevin Hickey (Seasons), Tim Hockett (M Burger), Ryan Kikkert (Jake Melnick's), Beverly Kim Clark (Aria), Eddie Lakin (Edzo's Burger Shop in Evanston), Jonathan Lane (Benny's Chop House), Steven Lawhorn (Palmer Place in LaGrange), Colleen McHugh (Bandera), John McLean (Burger Bar), Ryan Pitts (RL), Jeff Starr (Build a Better Burger) and Rey Villalobos (Table Fifty-Two).

Food Trucks in Grant Park  
When: Fridays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 28) 
Saturdays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 29)
Grant Park
Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive
Score eats from local food trucks at this weekly gathering, hosted by the Chicago Park District and Mobile Cuisine Magazine.

Dark Harvest autumn beer tasting  
When: September 23 : 9 p.m.
Price: $15
Event Phone Number: 773-235-1006
Jerry's
Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village
1938 W. Division St.
Sip six-ounce samples of four seasonal beers as silent horror films play on the TVs. DJ Grimsborg spins. Selections include: Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter, New Belgium Clutch, Founders Breakfast Stout, Three Floyds Moloko, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale and Dark Horse Plead the 5th Imperial Stout.

Art-ini fundraiser 
When: September 23 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $30
http://www.urbangateways.org/artini
Lumen
Neighborhood: West Town
839 W. Fulton Market
Get appetizers, Lagunitas beer and themed cocktails at a benefit bash including a silent auction, DJs, live music and dance performances by Ayodele and Be the Groove.

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