2017 Chicago Cocktail Summit, Logan Theater, 4/2 & 4/3
2017 Chicago Cocktail Summit, Logan Theater, 4/2 & 4/3
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2017 Chicago Cocktail Summit, Logan Theater, 4/2 & 4/3
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Post #1 - March 9th, 2017, 10:25 amLTH,
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on this year's edition, which promises to be an excellent one for anyone who's into the fine art of imbibing. It's being organized by cocktail maven Billy Helmkamp, co-owner of The Whistler, and Erik Westra.
Again this year, it's a 2-day program, with Day 1 focusing consumers and home cocktail enthusiasts, and Day 2 focusing on bar and restaurant professionals. But looking at the schedules, both seem like they'll be informative and fun. And the roster of scheduled speakers -- which includes David Wondrich, Julia Momose, Ed Hamilton, Caitlin Laman and Erick Castro -- is nothing short of spectacular.
Full-access passes are $50 per day but if you're planning on attending you may want to hold off for just a bit as Billy has informed me that he'll be providing a discount code for LTHers.
I plan to attend -- annoying obstacles prevented it last year -- and I hope to see a few of you there!
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Chicago Cocktail Summit @ The Logan Theater
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5555By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #2 - March 27th, 2017, 9:27 amPer Billy, the LTH 20% discount code is: LTHxPROMO
Just go through the normal ticketing process here and apply the code at check-out.
See y'all there!
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #3 - April 27th, 2017, 2:18 pmI just wanted to circle back to post about how truly enjoyable and informative this event was. We saw all sorts of great talks and round-tables, and even a screening of Erick Castro's indie film Bartender At Large, followed by a Q&A with the affable Mr. Castro. If there was a single negative at all, it was just that there were time slots during which more than one event we wanted to see was taking place. Here's a recap of what we saw . . .
Day 1
Seminar: Chicago Cocktails and Bars of Old
David Wondrich
Film Screening & Discussion: "Bartender At Large"
Erick Castro
Panel Discussion: The Third Place
Ed Marszewski, Ernest Wilkins, Alicia Swiz
Session: A Bartender’s Guide to Making Cocktails At Home
Julieta Campos
Keynote: Live taping of "The Sporkful" with Dan Pashman, Peter Sagal, Kelly Hogan, and Charles Joly
Day 2
Keynote: Four Perspectives on Running a Successful Beverage Program
Paul Sauter (moderator), Danny Shapiro, Chase Bracamontes, Alexis Tinoco
Panel Discussion: A Conversation with David Wondrich, Cristiana DeLucca and Erick Castro
Session: The Immortal Alchemist: A Narrative Exploration of the History of Bitters
Greg Buttera
Unfortunately, after the Bitters session we had to head out but not only was there great stuff scheduled for after that, as I mentioned above, there were other great things going on at the same time these events were taking place.
Billy, Erik and all the volunteers did a magnificent job of organizing the event and lining up some really knowledgeable and personable guests. The happenings were lively, diverse and informative. I'm already looking forward to next year's edition.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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