On the menu at the Great Taste of the Grove
Some of the food being served at this weekend's Great Taste of the Grove includes:
Al Fresco
Penne al Vodka; Risotto Milanese; Tiramisu
Charthouse
Crab Cakes; Ahi Tuna
Crazy Pianos
Kobe Meatballs; Lobster Ravioli; Caramelized Sea Scallops; Mahi Ceviche
Crepe Maker
Entrée and Dessert Crepes
Ideas Restaurant
Tortilla Espanola; Croquettas; Skewers; Gazpacho
Jaguar
Ceviche Peruvian; Black and Oriental
Los Ranchos
Churrasco served with Gallo Pinto
Nespresso Business Coffee Solutions
Espresso and Cappuccino
Panorama at the Sonesta
Ceviche de Langostino con Mango; Papa a La Huancaina; Raviolis de Aji de Gallina; Cheesecake
Sand Bar Sports Grill
Baja Fish Tacos; Chicken Tacos; Steak Tacos
Smoothie King
Smoothies -12oz Chips; Cookies
Sweet Art by Lucila
Mini Cupcakes; Chocolate Chip Cookies; Tortice de Moron; Cuban Biscotti
There is a rum and beer booth and a wine booth and also soft drinks including soda and water.
Participating but not sure of the menu yet: Atchana’s East/West Kitchen, the Ritz-Carlton's Bizcaya, Mayfair Grill and Monty's.
Atchana's had a "watch party" for the Taste. Story here.
Admission to the Great Taste of the Grove is complimentary and food tickets are available ranging from $1.00 to $8.00. This year's event is Saturday, January 9, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 10, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Al Fresco
Penne al Vodka; Risotto Milanese; Tiramisu
Charthouse
Crab Cakes; Ahi Tuna
Crazy Pianos
Kobe Meatballs; Lobster Ravioli; Caramelized Sea Scallops; Mahi Ceviche
Crepe Maker
Entrée and Dessert Crepes
Ideas Restaurant
Tortilla Espanola; Croquettas; Skewers; Gazpacho
Jaguar
Ceviche Peruvian; Black and Oriental
Los Ranchos
Churrasco served with Gallo Pinto
Nespresso Business Coffee Solutions
Espresso and Cappuccino
Panorama at the Sonesta
Ceviche de Langostino con Mango; Papa a La Huancaina; Raviolis de Aji de Gallina; Cheesecake
Sand Bar Sports Grill
Baja Fish Tacos; Chicken Tacos; Steak Tacos
Smoothie King
Smoothies -12oz Chips; Cookies
Sweet Art by Lucila
Mini Cupcakes; Chocolate Chip Cookies; Tortice de Moron; Cuban Biscotti
There is a rum and beer booth and a wine booth and also soft drinks including soda and water.
Participating but not sure of the menu yet: Atchana’s East/West Kitchen, the Ritz-Carlton's Bizcaya, Mayfair Grill and Monty's.
Atchana's had a "watch party" for the Taste. Story here.
Admission to the Great Taste of the Grove is complimentary and food tickets are available ranging from $1.00 to $8.00. This year's event is Saturday, January 9, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 10, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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7 Comments:
Everything looks delightful! I am very much looking forward to sampling the different menu items. I hear there's an area for children this year, too?
I hope this year is better because last year was very lacking in many areas. I have been to Taste of Chicago, and I would hope one day the Grove can step up their game in a BIG WAY!!
It always amazes me that on this blog people who criticize and say they know/have seen better never give any concrete examples or suggestions.Reminds me of the phrase "put up or shut up"!
I find Taste of the Grove to be kind of expensive. There are always more restaurants I want to sample but can't spend the money to. Are all tasting festivals this way?
Not saying that the restaurants should give the same portions of food for less, but maybe a smaller amount of food that's available for less tickets, so that you can get a better sampling.
The problem with the price is the vendors have to give 1/3 of Sales to Chamber. Actually they take the money when the pay us for the tickets. We still have to pay staff and buy the food as well as the rental fee for the space and all the extras. We as vendors don't make any money(we lose every year), but it is a great way to get people to try our food.
Sounds great - it will evolve over time. I lived in Chicago for 15 years; you can't compare a event like this in it's growing stages in a village the size of the Grove to a long time tradition in a city as big as Chicago. Go, be supportive and if you have productive suggestions on how to make it better, go for it. I have a soft spot for Chicago, but I love the Grove.
All "trade shows" like this are loss leaders in the short term but if you showcase some good food and market accordingly, people will remember your name and hopefully you earn their business in the long run. I do a ton of trade shows for my company and not one is profitable or even close to a break-even.
I find the Taste of the Grove to be somewhat up and down each year. There are always some places that offer good bites at a good value and others that charge more for mediocre food. Hopefully they dont police it as much as they did last year so people can bring their own drinks, etc, without getting hassled.
I'm looking forward to going again this year as it is a nice event and a good excuse to take a walk in the Grove.
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