It's baaaaack! Time Out Chicago's popular Food Truck Social hits the streets of West Town this weekend with a yummy array of culinary delights from Chicago's own food truck scene.
August 25 & 26, 2012 from 12-10pm
Located on Chicago Avenue between Wood and Wolcott.
The 2012 Food Truck Social event will take place on Chicago Avenue between Wood Street and Wolcott Street (1800-1899 W. Chicago Ave.) There is a large empty lot for the food trucks and plenty of room for retail vendors, communal dining and shaded seating, plus a live music stage on Chicago Avenue.
The 2012 Food Truck Social event will take place on Chicago Avenue between Wood Street and Wolcott Street (1800-1899 W. Chicago Ave.) There is a large empty lot for the food trucks and plenty of room for retail vendors, communal dining and shaded seating, plus a live music stage on Chicago Avenue.
Saturday, August 25th
Kendall College
Pop Up Food Truck with Celebrity Chefs Brian Jupiter from Frontier, Carlos Gaytan from Mexique and Michael Kornick from MK and Ada St.!
Getta Polpetta - @GettaPolpetta
Ice Cubed - @Ice3Truck
Tamale Spaceship - @TamaleSpaceship101
More Cupcakes - @TheMoreMobile
Chi-Town Bomber - @Chitown_Bomber
Gigi's Bake Shop - GiGisBakeShop
Beyond Borders - @BeyondBorders4
The Sweet Ride - @SweetRideCHI
Haute Sausage - @HauteSausage
Hummingbird Kitchen - @HummingbirdToGo
Two Italians - @TwoItalians
Pop Up Food Truck with Celebrity Chefs Brian Jupiter from Frontier, Carlos Gaytan from Mexique and Michael Kornick from MK and Ada St.!
Getta Polpetta - @GettaPolpetta
Ice Cubed - @Ice3Truck
Tamale Spaceship - @TamaleSpaceship101
More Cupcakes - @TheMoreMobile
Chi-Town Bomber - @Chitown_Bomber
Gigi's Bake Shop - GiGisBakeShop
Beyond Borders - @BeyondBorders4
The Sweet Ride - @SweetRideCHI
Haute Sausage - @HauteSausage
Hummingbird Kitchen - @HummingbirdToGo
Two Italians - @TwoItalians
Sunday, August 26th
Kendall College
Beaver's Donuts - @BeaversDonuts
Star Fruit - @StarFruitCafe
Bergstein's Deli - @BergsteinsNY
Caponies - @CaponiesExp
Sweet Ride - @SweetRideCHI
Taquero Fusion - @TaqueroFusion
Tamale Foodie - @TamaleFoodie
Latitude 20 - #Latitude20N
Haute Sausage - @HauteSausage
Chi-Town Bomber - @Chitown_Bomber
The Curried Mobile - @GetCurriedAway
Two Italians - @TwoItalians
Beyond Borders - @BeyondBorders4
Ice Cubed - @Ice3Truck
Beaver's Donuts - @BeaversDonuts
Star Fruit - @StarFruitCafe
Bergstein's Deli - @BergsteinsNY
Caponies - @CaponiesExp
Sweet Ride - @SweetRideCHI
Taquero Fusion - @TaqueroFusion
Tamale Foodie - @TamaleFoodie
Latitude 20 - #Latitude20N
Haute Sausage - @HauteSausage
Chi-Town Bomber - @Chitown_Bomber
The Curried Mobile - @GetCurriedAway
Two Italians - @TwoItalians
Beyond Borders - @BeyondBorders4
Ice Cubed - @Ice3Truck
2012 Special Guest Chefs
Special
guest local celebrity chefs will serve up their versions of street food
in a pop up truck, generously donated by Beaver's Donuts!
Carlos Gaytan from Mexique will be slinging fruit cocktails, Acapulco style shrimp ceviche, and gourmet guacamole! Brian Jupiter from Frontier gets exotic with alligator sausage, rabbit sausage and pulled boar sandwiches & Michael Kornick from MK & Ada St. brings a shrimp and clam gazapacho.
For tickets and information on the musical line-up go here: www.FoodTruckSocial.com.Carlos Gaytan from Mexique will be slinging fruit cocktails, Acapulco style shrimp ceviche, and gourmet guacamole! Brian Jupiter from Frontier gets exotic with alligator sausage, rabbit sausage and pulled boar sandwiches & Michael Kornick from MK & Ada St. brings a shrimp and clam gazapacho.
- 12:30pm-2pm - Michael Kornick
- 3:30pm - 5pm - Brian Jupiter
- 6:30pm-8pm - Carlos Gaytan
Also, kicking-off today thru Sunday is the Taste of Latin America - a food, wine, and art festival.
Friday to Sunday, August 24-26
Friday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am to 9:00pm 3600 to 3828 W Armitage, from Central Park Ave to Avers St., Chicago
For foodies and non-foodies alike, Latin American cuisine can be both exotic, yet sometimes hard to discover in a city like Chicago which, unknown to many, is home to consulates from 17 Latin American countries! That’s about to change at the inaugural Taste of Latin America food, wine and art festival supported by 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado.
This new culinary happening will be held in the west Logan Square neighborhood that’s fast-becoming a buzzing urban hot spot. Visitors will be treated to flavorful delights ranging from the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico to South America’s Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela and, of course, Mexico. In addition to food, wines and arts & crafts, the fest will feature a “Taste of Latin America Culinary Stage presented by Sysco Chicago” as well as an entertainment stage.
Featured Vendors
90 Miles Cuban Café / Cuba (2540 W. Armitage)
Cemitas Puebla / Mexico (3619 W. North Ave.)
El Veneno de Nayarit / Mexico (1024 N. Ashland)
Fiesta Mexican Grill / Mexico (2831 W. Armitage)
Las Tablas Colombian Steakhouse / Colombia (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Macondo Colombian Coffee and Empanadas / Colombia (2965 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Sabor Latino / Puerto Rico (3810 W. North Ave.)
Siboney Cuban Cuisine / Cuba (2165 N. Western)
Texan de Brazil / Honduras (51 E. Ohio)
Zapatista Restaurant / Mexico (1307 S. Wabash)
*In addition to the above, Carnivale (Brazilian, 702 W. Fulton Market) and Garifuna Flava Caribbean Restaurant (Belize, 2518 W. 63rd Street) will take part in Culinary Stage events.
One of our fav celeb chefs, Stephanie Izard, has announced that the Little Goat will now open in October.
On Sunday, the PQM Grilling Series goes out in a blaze of glory as it welcomes Bill Kim to the mesquite charcoal flames!
Bill Kim of Belly Shack, Urban Belly, and Belly Q will be firing up the grills with the gentlemen of PQM this Sunday, 8/26, as they conclude the Summer’s Sunday Grilling Series.
Finish the season off right by joining them from 3-8pm for Bill’s signature Korean BBQ fare. He’ll be working side-by-side with the motley crew to prepare an evening of simple, family-style dishes grilled outside over mesquite charcoal.
No reservations necessary!
Friday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am to 9:00pm 3600 to 3828 W Armitage, from Central Park Ave to Avers St., Chicago
For foodies and non-foodies alike, Latin American cuisine can be both exotic, yet sometimes hard to discover in a city like Chicago which, unknown to many, is home to consulates from 17 Latin American countries! That’s about to change at the inaugural Taste of Latin America food, wine and art festival supported by 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado.
This new culinary happening will be held in the west Logan Square neighborhood that’s fast-becoming a buzzing urban hot spot. Visitors will be treated to flavorful delights ranging from the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico to South America’s Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela and, of course, Mexico. In addition to food, wines and arts & crafts, the fest will feature a “Taste of Latin America Culinary Stage presented by Sysco Chicago” as well as an entertainment stage.
Featured Vendors
90 Miles Cuban Café / Cuba (2540 W. Armitage)
Cemitas Puebla / Mexico (3619 W. North Ave.)
El Veneno de Nayarit / Mexico (1024 N. Ashland)
Fiesta Mexican Grill / Mexico (2831 W. Armitage)
Las Tablas Colombian Steakhouse / Colombia (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Macondo Colombian Coffee and Empanadas / Colombia (2965 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Sabor Latino / Puerto Rico (3810 W. North Ave.)
Siboney Cuban Cuisine / Cuba (2165 N. Western)
Texan de Brazil / Honduras (51 E. Ohio)
Zapatista Restaurant / Mexico (1307 S. Wabash)
*In addition to the above, Carnivale (Brazilian, 702 W. Fulton Market) and Garifuna Flava Caribbean Restaurant (Belize, 2518 W. 63rd Street) will take part in Culinary Stage events.
One of our fav celeb chefs, Stephanie Izard, has announced that the Little Goat will now open in October.
Little Goat, which Stephanie is
opening in partnership with BOKA Restaurant Group, will feature diner-style
cuisine and atmosphere, as well as an artisan bread and coffee shop where
customers may purchase fresh-baked bread and fresh-brewed coffee. During the
evening, the space will transform to a bar serving several local beers on tap.
The menu will include breakfast
served all day and classic diner favorites made with ingredients that are
either locally produced or made in-house. Sample dishes include Sloppy Joe on a
Fried Steam Bun, Beef Cheek Stroganoff and Quail Egg Chop Suey as well as a
Patty Melt.
“Growing up on the East Coast, I
ate at diners all the time. I’ve always wanted to recreate that classic feel
but bring my passion for working with local, fresh ingredients to the diner
world,” said Stephanie Izard.
The diner will seat approximately 120
patrons and will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The first floor will
encompass the diner, bread shop, bar and coffee shop while the second floor
will be home to a demo kitchen and classroom where Izard will team with other
chefs to hold cooking classes for customers to get a hands-on education
courtesy of the Top Chef Season 4 winner. The second floor space will also be
available for private parties and events.
Toronto-based Anacleto Design is
the design firm for the project tasked with creating a true 1950’s-style diner
atmosphere. The counter tops and furniture will be diverse but stay loyal to
the vibe of an old-style diner without any linoleum or laminate. The floors
will also feature different tiles and types of wood in every area.
For
more information on Stephanie Izard please visit www.stephanieizard.com
or follow her on Twitter @StephAndTheGoat.
The Portage restaurant has slated a
fall dinner with cocktail pairing for Wednesday August 29 that will
showcase the unique talents of their new chef Airon Adams. The Northwest side’s dining destination is excited to welcome Adams back into the family, as he is no stranger to owner Quay Tao.
The pair formerly conspired at Tao’s former eatery Tizi Melloul before Adams went on to work at Sweets and Savories and Longman and Eagle
where he last resided before recently taking on the head chef position
at The Portage.
Adams knocks American comfort food out of the park with
his version of beef tenderloin, paired here with goat cheese whipped
potatoes and huckleberry chocolate sauce and thumbs his nose at his
native California’s political correctness with a foie gras risotto.
There is no doubt Adams will continue the excellence that made Chicago Magazine list The Portage as one of the best restaurants of 2011.
Details for August 29 Prelude To Fall Dinner: 5 courses for $45. 2 seatings, 6 and 8pm. Reservations required. Email theportage@gmail.com or call 773.853.0779 for reservations.
THE MENU:
Foie gras Risotto
fresh blackberries, tawny port glace
La Dolce Vita
1 oz Cinzano extra dry vermouth, 1 oz Cynar, .25 orange liqueur.
Shake and strain into martini glass.
Garnish with orange twist.
Seared Scallop
celeriac puree, spiced orange emulsion, sturgeon caviar
Pet Sounds
2 oz Appleton spiced rum, 1 oz orange juice , 1 oz pineapple juice,1 oz coconut water
Shake and strain into ice filled rocks glass
Garnish with pineapple wedge and nutmeg dust
Apple Salad
shaved braeburn apple, red oak lettuce, four year manchego, chili honey vinaigrette
That Cucumber Cocktail:
.5 fresh lime, .5 simple syrup, 1.5 Smalls American Gin
3 cucumber slices, 3 mint sprigs
muddle cucumbers and mint with lime juice and syrup, add gin.
Shake and strain into chilled wine glass filled 1/4 way with ice
Top with soda, garnish with cucumber slice and mint sprig
Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin
goat cheese whipped potatoes, huckleberry chocolate sauce
American Mermaid:
1.5 oz bourbon, .5 Cherry Herring, .5 Aperol, .25 almond syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Shake and strain into coup
Garnish with lemon tie
Toasted Black Sesame Pot de Creme
honey saffron poached stone fruit, white pepper langue de chat
Green Chartruesse VEP
1.5 oz pour
THE MENU:
Foie gras Risotto
fresh blackberries, tawny port glace
La Dolce Vita
1 oz Cinzano extra dry vermouth, 1 oz Cynar, .25 orange liqueur.
Shake and strain into martini glass.
Garnish with orange twist.
Seared Scallop
celeriac puree, spiced orange emulsion, sturgeon caviar
Pet Sounds
2 oz Appleton spiced rum, 1 oz orange juice , 1 oz pineapple juice,1 oz coconut water
Shake and strain into ice filled rocks glass
Garnish with pineapple wedge and nutmeg dust
Apple Salad
shaved braeburn apple, red oak lettuce, four year manchego, chili honey vinaigrette
That Cucumber Cocktail:
.5 fresh lime, .5 simple syrup, 1.5 Smalls American Gin
3 cucumber slices, 3 mint sprigs
muddle cucumbers and mint with lime juice and syrup, add gin.
Shake and strain into chilled wine glass filled 1/4 way with ice
Top with soda, garnish with cucumber slice and mint sprig
Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin
goat cheese whipped potatoes, huckleberry chocolate sauce
American Mermaid:
1.5 oz bourbon, .5 Cherry Herring, .5 Aperol, .25 almond syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Shake and strain into coup
Garnish with lemon tie
Toasted Black Sesame Pot de Creme
honey saffron poached stone fruit, white pepper langue de chat
Green Chartruesse VEP
1.5 oz pour
On Sunday, the PQM Grilling Series goes out in a blaze of glory as it welcomes Bill Kim to the mesquite charcoal flames!
Bill Kim of Belly Shack, Urban Belly, and Belly Q will be firing up the grills with the gentlemen of PQM this Sunday, 8/26, as they conclude the Summer’s Sunday Grilling Series.
Finish the season off right by joining them from 3-8pm for Bill’s signature Korean BBQ fare. He’ll be working side-by-side with the motley crew to prepare an evening of simple, family-style dishes grilled outside over mesquite charcoal.
No reservations necessary!
Also, If you're already making plans for Labor Day. PQM has you covered. PQM will host a special Labor Day BBQ Brunch on September 3rd from 10 am. - 2 p.m.
Here's what to expect.
LABOR DAY BBQ BRUNCH MENU
-Grilled porchetta with charcoal fried eggs, pickled red onion, arugula, and red wine salmoriglio
-Suckling pig barbeque on foccacia, with a charcoal fried egg, farmers cheese, and sun gold tomato salsa verde
-Dual quads: two charcoal fried eggs, two sausages, two corn griddle cakes, and two sauces
-Clam and chorizo stew, cooked over the coals, with a charcoal fried egg, pork confit, corn and juliet tomaotes
-Grilled albacore tuna, with green goddess dressing, hard cooked egg, cherry tomatoes, wax beans, cape rberries, olives and watercress
-Heirloom tomato salad with Jimmy Nardello peppers green beans basil and caccio cavalo cheese
-Market lettuce & summer squash salad with lemon-dill vinaigrette and grilled fennel
Cocktails:
The Easy Ramos - gin, citrus, cream, orange flower water
Gazpacho Bloody Mary
-Grilled porchetta with charcoal fried eggs, pickled red onion, arugula, and red wine salmoriglio
-Suckling pig barbeque on foccacia, with a charcoal fried egg, farmers cheese, and sun gold tomato salsa verde
-Dual quads: two charcoal fried eggs, two sausages, two corn griddle cakes, and two sauces
-Clam and chorizo stew, cooked over the coals, with a charcoal fried egg, pork confit, corn and juliet tomaotes
-Grilled albacore tuna, with green goddess dressing, hard cooked egg, cherry tomatoes, wax beans, cape rberries, olives and watercress
-Heirloom tomato salad with Jimmy Nardello peppers green beans basil and caccio cavalo cheese
-Market lettuce & summer squash salad with lemon-dill vinaigrette and grilled fennel
Cocktails:
The Easy Ramos - gin, citrus, cream, orange flower water
Gazpacho Bloody Mary
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