schedule
Saturday, September 26, 2009 11am - 6pm
LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
| Time | Title | Host | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am - 12:00pm |
Perfect Pairings | Ted Allen, Food and Wine Ambassador for Robert Mondavi Private Selection |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
Mexico Meets the Sea | Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill/Topolobampo Marcus Samuelsson, C-House |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Peaches & Pork | Mindy Segal, Hot Chocolate Bill Kim, Urban Belly Stephanie Izard, Bravo's Top Chef and The Drunken Goat |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Signatures of Santa Margherita | Fabio Vivani, Bravo's Top Chef and Cafe Firenze Anthony Terlato, Terlato Wines International |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm |
Fish with Flair | John Hogan, Tavern at the Park/Keefer's Tony Mantuano, Spiaggia Thierry Rautureau, Rover's |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm |
The Artistry of Seafood & Salt | Jose Garces, Mercat a la Planxa Jimmy Sneed, SugarToad Ken Vedrinski, Trattoria Lucca |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 5:15pm - 5:45pm |
Prime Cuts | Klaus Fritsch, Morton's The Steakhouse Rock Harper, Chefrock Inc. |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
Seasonal Cuisine | Bruce Sherman, North Pond | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm |
Upgrading Your Pantry: Must Have Pantry Items From "Wine Bar Food" | Tony and Cathy Mantuano, Spiaggia | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Spice Up Thai Food | Arun Sampanthavivat, Arun's | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Cayman Delights | Kelley Koppinger, Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 4:00pm - 4:30pm |
The Multi Uses of Mojo | Randy Zweiban, Province | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm |
Two Countries, Two Traditions, One Plate | Carlos Gaytan, Mexique | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
WINE SEMINARS
| Time | Title | Host | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:45am - 12:30pm |
Exploring Champagne | Fernando Beteta, Master Sommelier | Choral Room |
| 1:00pm - 1:45pm |
Understanding the Difference between Great Wines and Good Wines | William Terlato, President Terlato Wines International |
Choral Room |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
Franciscan Estates Bordeaux Style Blending | Fred Dame, Master Sommelier | Choral Room |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm |
American Tradition Since 1795 | Fred Noe, Master Distiller Beam Global |
Choral Room |
| 4:45pm - 5:30pm |
Beer's Intrinsic Affinity For Culinary Pairing | Ryan Johnson, U.S. Trade Brewer/Certified Cicerone MillerCoors |
Choral Room |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm |
Green Winegrowing | Paul Dolan, Owner Mendocino Wine Co. |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
| 12:45pm - 1:30pm |
Where Innovation Meets Tradition | Manlio Collavini, Owner Collavini Winery |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm |
Why French Wine Matters Today | Martin Sinkoff Frederick Wildman & Sons |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm |
Discovering the Wines of Castello di Monsanto... A Tuscan Treasure | Laura Bianchi, Owner Castello di Monsanto |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
MAIN RESTAURANT/SPECIALTY TASTINGS
| Time | Exhibitor | Host(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Bluprint Restaurant & Lounge | Chef Sam Burman | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Bonsoirée | Chef Shin Thompson | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Carnivale | Chef Mark Mendez | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Cayman Islands | Chef Kelley Koppinger | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Chaine Des Rotisseurs | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Fannie May Confections | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse | Chef Randy Waidner | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House | Chef Randy Waidner | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Jack Binion's Steakhouse | Chef Thomas Spoor | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Kerrygold Cheeses | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Labriola Baking | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
LUXBAR | Chef Randy Waidner | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Market | Chef Joe Rosetti | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Morton's The Steakhouse | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Park Grill at Millennium Park | Chef Bernie Laskowski | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine | Greg O'Neill and Ken Miller | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Phil Stefani's 437 Rush | Chef Federico Comacchio | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Rosebud Steakhouse | Chef Brian Wright | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Signature Room at the 95th | Chef Patrick Sheerin | Great Lawn |
GOURMET TASTINGS PAVILIONS
| Time | Theme | Presenter(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Regional American | Paul Virant, Vie Restaurant | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Regional American | Paul Kahan, Blackbird Michael Sheerin, Blackbird |
Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Regional American | Kevin Hickey, Four Seasons Hotel | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Regional American | John Hogan, Keefer's | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Regional American | Stephanie Izard, The Drunken Goat | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Regional American | Andrew Zimmerman, Sepia | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Regional American | Graham Elliot Bowles, graham elliot | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Regional American | Jimmy Bannos, Heaven on Seven | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Latin | Carlos Gaytan, Mexique | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Latin | Randy Zweiban, Province | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Latin | Jose Garces, Mercat a la Planxa | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm |
Latin | Luis Garcia, Café 28 Arturo Valadez, Café 28 |
Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Latin | Michael Wisner, Zapatista | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Latin | Mariano Lanfranconi, 5411 Empanadas | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Latin | Mario Santiago, May Street Café & Catering | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Latin | Patricio Sandoval, Mercadito | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
Latin | Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill/Topolobampo | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Stockyard | John Gatsos, Tavern on Rush | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Stockyard | Mario Navarro, Gene & Georgetti's | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Stockyard | Gaucho Irno Arosi, Fogo De Chao | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Stockyard | Matt Maroni, Mid-America Club | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:30am - 6:00pm |
Stockyard | Jennifer Connor, The Mustard Girl | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Stockyard | Dave Jahnke, Mike Ditka's | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Stockyard | Victor Mizhquiri, Erie Cafe | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Stockyard | Philip Foss, Lockwood | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Asian | Jackie Shen, Red Light | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Asian | Rodelio Aglibot, Sunda | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Asian | Joshua Linton, Ajasteak | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Asian | Bill Kim, Urban Belly | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Asian | Chan Le, Le Colonial | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Asian | Arun Sampanthavivat, Arun's | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Asian | Hans Aeschbacher, Trader Vic's | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Asian | Tony Hu, Lao Szechuan | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Asian | Gene Kato, Japonais | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Asian | Carol Wallack, Sola Restaurant Alex Shalev, Sola Restaurant |
Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Dessert | Terry Opalek, Terry's Toffee Michael Frontier, Terry's Toffee |
Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Dessert | Elvia Granados, Francesca's Restaurants | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Dessert | Kristi Gorsuch, Sweet Miss Giving's | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dessert | Gene Kato, Japonais | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dessert | Christophe Mazeaud, Barry-Callebaut | Gourmet Pavilion V |
BOOK SIGNINGS
| Time | Title | Author(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
The Food You Want To Eat | Ted Allen | The Book Stall |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Mexican Everyday |
Rick Bayless |
The Book Stall |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Osteria Tru Amuse-Bouche |
Rick Tramonto | The Book Stall |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
The Soul of a New Cuisine | Marcus Samuelsson | The Book Stall |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Wine Bar Food | Tony and Cathy Mantuano | The Book Stall |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm |
Taste | Anthony Terlato | The Book Stall |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm |
Cafe Firenze Cookbook | Fabio Viviani | The Book Stall |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm |
Morton's The Cookbook: 100 Steakhouse Recipes for Every Kitchen |
Klaus Fritsch |
The Book Stall |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm |
Rover's: Recipes from Seattle's Chef in the Hat!!! | Thierry Rautureau | The Book Stall |
| 5:15pm - 5:45pm |
Latin Evolution | Jose Garces | The Book Stall |
Sunday, September 27, 2009 11am - 5pm
LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
| Time | Title | Host | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am - 12:00pm |
Farm to Table | Carrie Nahabedian, NAHA Kevin Hickey, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
Tallgrass and Green City Market Bounty | Sarah Stegner, Prairie Grass Cafe George Bumbaris, Prairie Grass Cafe |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Flavors of Italy | John Coletta, Quartino Federico Comacchio, Phil Stefani's 437 Rush |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Asian Delights | Jackie Shen, Red Light Takashi Yagihashi, Takashi |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm |
Rustic Delicacies | Dirk Flanigan, The Gage Tony Priolo, Piccolo Sogno |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 4:15pm - 4:45pm |
Savory Starts | Michael Altenberg, Bistro Campagne Art Smith, Table Fifty-Two |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage |
| 11:15am - 11:45am |
How to Make a Classic Hollandaise Sauce | Shelley Young, The Chopping Block | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 12:00am - 12:30pm |
Cheese Fonduta | John Coletta, Quartino | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm |
Chicken Vesuvio | Paul Katz, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Savory and Sweet Desserts | Martial Noguier, Café des Architectes Suzanne Imaz, Café des Architectes |
Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Mini Rockit Burgers | James Gottwald, Rockit Bar & Grill | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
| 4:00pm - 4:30pm |
Caribbean Ceviche | Luigi Garcia, RIVA | Gourmet Pavilion Culinary Stage |
WINE SEMINARS
| Time | Title | Host | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:45am - 12:30pm |
Wines Best Kept Secrets Revealed | Serafin Alvarado, Master Sommelier | Choral Room |
| 1:00pm - 1:45pm |
Wine Pairing in Chicago Neighborhoods | Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier | Choral Room |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
Special Ticketed Event - GAJA: 150 Years of Winemaking Heritage |
Gaia Gaja, Co-Owner Gaja Family Wine Estates |
Choral Room |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm |
Carneros... Napa's Unique Appellation | Jay Schuppert, President Cuvaison Estate Wines |
Choral Room |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm |
The Versatility of Prosecco | Enore Ceola, Managing Director Mionetto USA |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
| 12:45pm - 1:30pm |
If The Wine Matters, So Does The Glass | Robert Hall, President Bottega del Vino Crystal |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm |
Green Wine Revolution: What Does It Mean? | Serafin Alvarado MS, Alpana Singh MS, Fred Dame MS, and Fernando Beteta MS |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm |
Seasonal Cocktails from the Garden to Glass |
Bridget Albert, Mixologist Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois |
Park Grill South Plaza Tent |
MAIN RESTAURANT/SPECIALTY TASTINGS
| Time | Exhibitor | Host(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Bluprint Restaurant & Lounge | Chef Sam Burman | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Bonsoirée | Chef Shin Thompson | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Carnivale | Chef Mark Mendez | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Cayman Islands | Chef Kelley Koppinger | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Chaine Des Rotisseurs | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Fannie May Confections | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse | Chef Randy Waidner | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House | Chef Randy Waidner | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Jack Binion's Steakhouse | Chef Thomas Spoor | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Kerrygold Cheeses | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Labriola Baking | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
LUXBAR | Chef Randy Waidner | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Market | Chef Joe Rosetti | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Morton's The Steakhouse | Great Lawn | |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Park Grill at Millennium Park | Chef Bernie Laskowski | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine | Greg O'Neill and Ken Miller | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Phil Stefani's 437 Rush | Chef Federico Comacchio | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Rosebud Steakhouse | Chef Brian Wright | Great Lawn |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm |
Signature Room at the 95th | Chef Patrick Sheerin | Great Lawn |
GOURMET TASTINGS PAVILIONS
| Time | Theme | Presenter(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
Gastropub | James Gottwald, Rockit Bar & Grill | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
Gastropub | Dirk Flanigan, The Gage | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
Gastropub | Chris Pandel, The Bristol | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
Gastropub | John Manion, Goose Island Beer Co. | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
Gastropub | Chris Curren, Blue 13 Chicago | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
Gastropub | Jared Van Camp, Old Town Social | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
Gastropub | Stephen Dunne, Paramount | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
Gastropub | Michael Cisternino, Tavern at the Park | Gourmet Pavilion I |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Seafood | Shawn McClain, Spring | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Seafood | Mark Grosz, Oceanique Restaurant | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Seafood | Luigi Garcia, RIVA | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Seafood | Laurant Gras, L20 | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Seafood | Gregory Carso, Metropolitan Club Sean O'Hara, Metropolitan Club |
Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Seafood | Ryan Pitts, RL Restaurant | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Seafood | Dirk Fucik, Dirk's Fish & Gourmet | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Seafood | Radhika Desai, Bravo's Top Chef and Supreme Lobster & Seafood Company | Gourmet Pavilion II |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
French | Christophe David, NoMI | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
French | Martial Noguier, Café des Architectes Suzanne Imaz, Café des Architectes |
Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
French | Tim Graham, Tru | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:00am - 1:45pm |
French | Michael Lachowicz, Restaurant Michael | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
French | Cory Peterson, Marché | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
French | Shelley Young, The Chopping Block | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
French | Chris Nugent, Les Nomades | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 2:15pm - 5:00pm |
French | Frank Ferru, L'Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie | Gourmet Pavilion III |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Mediterranean | Joseph Toulabi, Reza's | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Mediterranean | Koren Grieveson, Avec | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Mediterranean | Tony Priolo, Piccolo Sogno | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Mediterranean | Jimmy Bannos, The Purple Pig | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Mediterranean | Federico Comacchio, Phil Stefani's 437 Rush | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Mediterranean | John Coletta, Quartino | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Mediterranean | Carrie Nahabedian, NAHA | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Mediterranean | Mark Sparacino, PROSECCO | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Mediterranean | Paul Katz, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse | Gourmet Pavilion IV |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Dessert | Toni Roberts, C-House | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Dessert | Sandra Holl, Floriole Bakery | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 11:30am - 2:15pm |
Dessert | Judy Contino, Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Dessert | Jo-Marie Frigo, Nonna Santi's Biscotti | Gourmet Pavilion V |
| 2:45pm - 5:00pm |
Dessert | Karen Krol, The Gage | Gourmet Pavilion V |
BOOK SIGNINGS
| Time | Title | Author(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:15pm - 2:45pm |
250 True Italian Pasta Dishes | John Coletta | The Book Stall |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm |
Takashi's Noodles | Takashi Yagihashi | The Book Stall |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm |
Market Fresh Mixology | Bridget Albert | The Book Stall |
