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Grand Cru presented by UnitedHealthcare®

Saturday, September 26 |
Session 1: 2-5PM & Session 2: 7-10 PM | Harris Theater Rooftop
Tickets: $255+ taxes & fees

Grand Cru is a world class tasting tour for the true food lover, and this year the rhythm is global dance. Join us for two sessions of standout cuisine from more than 30 award-winning chefs who bring a high energy pulse to every plate. We are pairing these culinary headliners with a masterclass in premium wines and spirits for a refined, rhythmic journey across cultures and cuisines. Follow the flow from station to station and experience the weekend’s highlight where the flavors and atmosphere move in perfect sync.

NEW: Chef Demos are back! Guests can add a demo ticket* to any Grand Cru ticket purchase for an enhanced experience.
Demo Schedule

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*Guests may purchase only one ticket per Demo session per Grand Cru ticket.

    • Location: Harris Theater Rooftop:
      205 E Randolph St, Chicago

    • This event is 21+ 

    • Event is rain or shine 

    • What To Wear: Chicago weather can be unpredictable! Chicago Gourmet events are not formal and take place mostly outdoors, so layers and comfortable footwear are always a good idea. 

    • Don’t be afraid to dress like the headliner. Whether you go for red carpet glamour or show stopping style, this is your moment to shine. 

    • No valet will be available. We encourage all attendees to take a ride share or public transportation. There is a discounted parking  available via our partners at Millennium Garage. 

HOSTS

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SESSION 1 HOSTS

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Girl & the Goat / Little Goat Diner / Cabra / Duck Duck Goat / Girl & The Goat Los Angeles / Valley Goat

STEPHANIE IZARD

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LEE ANNE WONG

Koko Head Cafe (HI)

SESSION 2 HOSTS

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SARAH GRUENEBERG

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

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CHRIS SHEPHERD

Southern Smoke Foundation

TALENT

SESSION 1: 2-5 PM

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D’ANDRE CARTER

Soul & Smoke

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FLEETWOOD COVINGTON

Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood
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AARON CUSCHIERI

The Dearborn

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NORMAN FENTON

Cariño

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DANIELLE MARELLI

The Langham
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JACOB SABEN

Coda di Volpe
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PAUL VIRANT

Petite Vie, Vistro Prime, Gaijin, Jar Sessions
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JAVAUNEEKA JACOBS

Frontera Grill
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NIKOLAOS KAPERNAROS

Pierless Hospitality at Navy Pier
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DREW KEANE

Gibsons Italia

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ATHINAGORAS KOSTAKOS

Naia

PAT SANG

Oki Sushi

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BAILEY SULLIVAN

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

SESSION 2: 7-10 PM
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ELTON AMBROSE

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, Chicago
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SAM BARRON

The Fat Shallot
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FLEETWOOD COVINGTON

Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood

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BRIAN JUPITER

Pioneer Tavern Group
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BRIAN LOCKWOOD

Gingie

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JAKOB PETERSON

Dēliz Italian Steakhouse
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ADAM MCFARLAND & TOM ROGERS

John’s Food & Wine

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TONY PRIOLO

Piccolo Sogno
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NATALIE SABEN

avec

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PAT SANG

Oki Sushi

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JONATHON SAWYER

Kindling Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

YARI VARGAS

Casa Yari

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Rich Wang

Minyoli

PRESENTED BY

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SPONSORS

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South Walton logo featuring a blue square with yellow and light blue wave lines, and text 'South Walton Florida' in blue 3D letters.
Gibsons Restaurant Group logo with a star inside a target design replacing the 'O' in 'GIBSONS'.
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EVENT PARTNERS

CHARITY PARTNERS

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TITLE SPONSOR &
OFFICIAL ETF PARTNER

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FOUNDING PARTNER

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

PREMIER SPONSOR

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