Taste of Chicago Preview Offers Diverse Samplings From 9 Vendors at Daley Plaza
6/6/2011
WHO:
Nine Taste of Chicago vendors
WHAT:
Serve up the following from their menu. Prices range from $3-$6 for individual items. Beverages will also be available for purchase from $2-$3. Cash only.
Adobo Grill: Guacamole and Chips; Pork Tacos; Chicken Tamale
Beggars Pizza: Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Slice; Thin Crust Sausage Pizza Slice; Deep Dish
Sausage Pizza Slice
Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery: Super Atomic Cake slice; Eclair; Oreo Parfait Cup
Connie's Pizza: Deep Dish Cheese Pizza Slice; Deep Dish Sausage Pizza Slice
Lao Sze Chuan: Dry Chili Chicken; Crispy Shrimp; Vegetable Fried Rice
Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen: Corned Beef Sandwich; Macaroni and Cheese; Apple Pie
Polo Café and Catering: BBQ Grilled Boneless Pork Chop Slider with Grilled Onions; Baked Crab Cake Nuggets; Cheesy Homemade Cajun Chips
Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs: Baby Back Ribs; Rib Tips; Boneless Ribs
Texas de Brazil: Combo Platter (Sausage, Chicken, Sirloin); Garlic Marinated Picanha; Brazilian Sausage or Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon
WHERE:
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 7
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MORE:
Taste of Chicago previews menu items from 9 of the 59 restaurants that
will be participating in the festival at Grant Park June 24-July 3.
The number of food vendors increased by seven this year and new vendors who will be at the preview include Beggars Pizza, Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery, Lao Sze Chuan, and Texas de Brazil.
Hours at the Taste are 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. from June 24-July 2 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 3. Admission to Taste of Chicago is free. Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities). Purchase food and beverage tickets in advance for only $6 per strip from June 16-23 when you show your Fresh Values Card at Dominick’s. Tickets are $8 per strip from June 24-July 3 while supplies last at Dominick’s.
For more information, visit www.tasteofchicago.us or call 312-742-4387.
Taste of Chicago is presented by the Chicago Park District and by Bud Light, Chicago Tribune, Pepsi, Chicago Transit Authority, United Airlines, V103, Inspiration 1390AM, Dominick's, Eli's Cheesecake Company, E.J. Gallo Winery, Hinckley Springs, Humana, Illinois Lottery, Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago, Shoreline Sightseeing, 93XRT, CLTV-ChicagoLand's Television, Communications Direct, LaGrou Distribution System, WGN-Television, McDonald’s, Target, Sensodyne, Univision Radio, US99.5, Dyson Air Multiplier Fan, and Healthcraft.
For more information about the Chicago Park District’s more than 7,700 acres of parkland, 570 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 10 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, nearly 50 natural areas, thousands of special events, sports and entertaining programs, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or contact the Chicago Park District at 312/742.PLAY or 312/747.2001 (TTY). Want to share your talent? Volunteer in the parks by calling, 312/742.PLAY.
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