The organizers of Chicago Gourmet announced details surrounding the September 2021 celebration.
With a focus on reuniting gourmet enthusiasts with Chicago's culinary community, founding sponsors at the Illinois Restaurant Association and presenting sponsor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits are planning new events as well as the return of several fan favorites.
Events will include:
Go Gourmet! After presenting a series of intimate, sold-out events last year, Go Gourmet returns in 2021, featuring numerous events curated with care by beloved chefs at leading restaurants and venues citywide.
It's SeptemBURGER: Hamburger Hop presented by DoorDash, Buckhead Meat, and Blue Moon. The iconic Hamburger Hop is back and bigger than ever, with more than 100 chef competitors offering burgers for dine-in, delivery, or carry out Sept. 1-30.
Just Cru It: Grand Cru. A newly envisioned variation of the Grand Cru will take place, also in person, on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Harris Theater Rooftop.
The Grand Tasting on the Main Lawn will not take place in Millennium Park this September, with a spectacular return planned for 2022. If eventgoers purchased tickets for the 2020 festival, they will be automatically transferred to the 2022 celebration with no further action required. However, if they would like full refunds, they may submit online requests to Chicago Gourmet (at www.chicagogourmet.org/page/2021TicketsRefundPage&; by July 15, 2021.
Chicago Gourmet's full event lineup, details and tickets will be announced in August at ChicagoGourmet.org .