Taste Talks is a national series of festivals celebrating the future of taste through symposia, tastings, dinners and parties. Taste Talks brings together thought leaders and luminaries from around the world together with everyday food enthusiasts to engage in great conversation, amazing food and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Celebrate a day of discovery and indulgence at Taste Talk's All-Star BBQ, a sampling feast that brings together world-renowned chefs making signature dishes in beautiful Palmer Square. Expect to mix & mingle with top chefs from around the world while dining on their brilliant, delicious BBQ creations.
ALL-STAR LINEUP & MENUPaul Kahan (One Off Hospitality) & Fergus Henderson (St. John, London)
Ox Heart Buns & BBQ Carrots with Creamy Herb Dressing
Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde) & Antonio Pinto (Italian Plaster Artist)
Grilled Soppressata Meatballs with Roasted Pumpkin, Mozzarella di Bufala, and Charred Bread
Rick Gresh (Virgin Hotels Chicago)
Grilled Cauliflower, Lemon-Chili Relish, Crushed Marcona Almonds, Fried Sage
Matthias Merges (Billy/A10/Yusho) & Sarah Becan
Grilled Butternut Squash Sausage with Green Tomato relish
Tony Quartaro (Formento’s) & Michael Salvatore (Heritage Bicycle)
Coal Roasted Carrots, Coffee Glaze, Fennel and Almond Gremolata, Mascarpone Mousse with a Tiramisu Coffee Cocktail featuring Stumptown Coffee
Jessica Koslow (Sqirl LA) & Ian Chillag (Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!)
Sqirl Fall Grill
Paul McGee (Land & Sea) & Chef Pete Coenen (Cherry Circle Room)
House Smoked Brisket with Charred Pickled Green Tomato and Salsa Verde
Abe Conlon (Fat Rice) & Jordan Martins (Artist)
Smoked Carrot, Cauliflower, Red-Eye Gravy and Apple
Chris Constantino (Offal Good) & Greg Hall (Virtue Cider)
Offal Good Virtue Cider Grill
Nicole Penderson (Found Kitchen) & Esther Garcia (Butterfat Studios)
Grilled chickpea cakes with braised butternut, cauliflower, and green tomato curry
Matt Danko (Scofflaw & Sink/Swim) & Damian Higgins (DJ DIESELBOY)
Parsnips Cooked in Beef Fat with Buttermilk, Pickled Shallot, Hazelnut, Fall Fruits, and Shiso
Rob Levitt (Butcher + Larder & Local Foods) & Clayton Hauck
Vegetables Poached In Leaf Lard with Pan Dripping Vinaigrette and Pork Skin Crumbs
More info here:http://taste-talks.com/all-star-bbq-chi-2015/and
http://taste-talks.com/2015-chicago-schedule-tickets/