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Demos are back at Chicago Gourmet!

Join us on Saturday, September 26 at the Pritzker Pavilion stage for a full lineup of culinary demonstrations. Guests can add a demo ticket to any Grand Cru ticket purchase for an enhanced experience.

Check out the schedule below.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

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STEPHANIE IZARD
& LEE ANNE WONG

Time: 1:00 - 1:30pm

Date: Saturday, September 26

G.O.A.T.s Set The Tempo: Two culinary powerhouses hit the stage for a high-energy kickoff, bringing bold flavors, sharp technique, and serious star power. Expect a dynamic, can’t-miss demo that sets the tone from the very first beat.

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RICK BAYLESS
& DIANA DÁVILA

Time: 2:30 - 3:00pm

Date: Saturday, September 26

Sabor Takes The Floor: Join Rick and Diana as they each share a dish inspired by their time in high-level culinary competitions, highlighting how those experiences continue to influence their cooking.

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TONY MANTUANO, TAKASHI YAGIHASHI & JOHN HOGAN

Time: 3:30 - 4:00pm

Date: Saturday, September 26

The OGs Drop The Beat: The OGs are back, and getting the band back together for a high-energy, flavor-packed reunion packed with personality and nostalgia.

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ART SMITH & FLEETWOOD COVINGTON

Time: 5:00 - 5:30pm

Date: Saturday, September 26

Soul Food Shuffle: A Southern homecoming in the demo kitchen, where Gulf Coast and Lowcountry flavors take center stage through craft, culture, and conversation.

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SARAH GRUENEBERG
& CHRIS SHEPHERD

Time: 6:00 - 6:30pm

Date: Saturday, September 26

Texas Two-Step: What happens when two chefs with Houston ties get together? You get a demo with a heart the size of Texas. Join Sarah & Chris for a little Southern hospitality and see what they cook up.

A large indoor event with a crowd watching a cooking demonstration on a stage. The chef is speaking into a microphone, preparing food at a countertop with steam rising. Audience members are seated and some are raising their hands, with a woman in the front raising her hand. The stage is equipped with professional lighting, and there are large ovens and plants decor in the background.

Demo tickets can be purchased as an add-on experience with any Grand Cru ticket.

Purchase Your Grand Cru Ticket To Add A Demo

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