Back in September, thousands of Chicago foodies turned out to dine and drink in style at Bon Appétit's Chicago Gourmet. Chefs like Stephanie Izard, Rick Bayless, Carla Hall, and Graham Elliot joined this city's food and wine–obsessed in Millennium Park for incredible bites, decadent drinks, riveting panels, and soul-moving music (not to mention seven ancillary events). Shots from the bash, below.
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A guest shares a special moment with Chef Carla Hall.
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Beautiful and delicious food from the Mexico Tasting Pavilion
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Chef Graham Elliot greets guests and signs copies of his book.
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Chef Rick Bayless, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chef Diana Davila, and emcee Steve Dolinsky during a demo
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Chef Stephanie Izard performs a special musical moment after her demo.
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Dancing the night away at Late Night Gourmet at The Underground.
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Friends celebrate the day at Chicago Gourmet.
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Getting interactive in a cocktail seminar from Patrón Tequila.
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Guests on the Great Lawn at Chicago Gourmet’s main event weekend
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Host chefs Graham Elliot and Matthias Merges prep their food at the Grand Cru presented by UnitedHealthcare.
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International street food and musical acts wowed the crowd at Global StrEATS on the Harris Theater Rooftop.
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Ira Norof, CWE, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, leads a wine seminar in the Pritzker Pavilion Choral Room.
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Italian Feast on the Symphony Center Stage featuring a fabulous dinner from chefs Tony Priolo, Joe Flamm, Joe Sasto, Fabio Viviani, Tony Mantuano, and Federico Comacchio here with emcee Chef Mario Rizzotti
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Jam session with chefs Jeff Mauro, John Hogan, Bruce Kalman, and the Potash Twins at Blues, Booze and Bites at River Roast
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Main entrance at Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet 2018 at Millennium Park
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Music, wine, and a gourmet lunch at Battle of the Masters at Swift & Sons
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Service by chef Rick Bayless at the Big Green Egg Tasting Pavilion
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Special pop-up musical entertainment helped guests Rock the Fork.
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Stella Artois tastings for guests in the BBQ, Beer, and Bourbon pavilion presented by COUNTRY Financial.
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Taking a break on the Great Lawn at Chicago Gourmet.
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Tastings from Moet at the Grand Cru presented by UnitedHealthcare.
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The City Slicker Burger from Chef Tony Priolo won the night at the Hamburger Hop.
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The Spice Market by El Tesoro serving tastings.
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Wine tastings from Meiomi on the Great Lawn
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Yoga and brunch bites greeted guests at Rise & Shine Gourmet at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.
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