Photo Credit: Blackbird by Tammy Green
Art Smith (chef, author, TV personality- that Art Smith) is turning 50 and he’s throwing a party. A big one. Soldier Field big. The timing couldn’t be better, considering he’s using World Festival 2010 to help him celebrate the milestone. Some of his closest friends and colleagues will be making the menu and, lucky for us, that list includes many James Beard Award winners and world-renowned chefs. Here are just a few of the culinary stars that will be in attendance on March 1:
Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill/ Topolobampo
Carrie Nahabedian, NAHA
Stephanie Izard, Girl & The Goat - Top Chef (Season 4 Winner)
Patrick Fahy, Blackbird
Ingrid Hoffmann, Food Network star of Simply Delicioso & Galavision/ Univision
Brian Huston, The Publican
Graham Elliot Bowles, Graham Elliot
Matthias Merges & Della Gossett, Charlie Trotter’s
Radhika Desai & Carla Hall – Top Chef (Season 5)
Come out this Monday (3/1/10) and relish in the all-you-can-eat sampling of the best food in town as part of Common Threads* fourth annual World Festival. To join in on the Art Smith festivities, you can purchase VIP tickets, which will get you access to Art’s Birthday lounge, the pre-event cocktail reception and the exclusive Chef After-Party at The James Hotel.
Online tickets are sold out so contact eleanor@commonthreads.org for information on purchasing tickets at the door. See you at Soldier Field!
Date: March 1st, 2010 When: 6PM-9PM Where: Soldier Field 1410 S Museum Campus Chicago IL 60605Tickets $250, VIP $500
* Common Threads helps fight child obesity by teaching low-income children to cook wholesome, affordable meals. Click here to learn more about getting involved.
Lauren Fennema is a marketing strategy consultant for Otherwise Incorporated who loves to travel and appreciates good food and better beer.
