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• Join us on March 13+16, 2024

  As you probably already know, Chicago has an amazing food scene…and we are thrilled to offer TWO different excursion experiences to give you a small insight into that, while enjoying good food and drinks, all while networking with friends.

  You can choose one or both options! It is not limited to one event, but both are additional costs to your ticket and spots are extremely limited, so get yours ASAP!

  These are an additional cost on top of your general admission Tastemaker Conference ticket.

• Two different excursions!

  Option 1: Dinner Cooking Class Excursion

  Wednesday, March 13 – Evening

  Come join us at The Chopping Block to celebrate all things cooking! Treat yourself to a fun evening before the conference of cooking instruction where you’ll learn techniques to step up your cooking game. From perfectly prepared main dishes to the perfect side, you will learn new skills and for once – you don’t have to clean up!

  Option 2: Dinner  Excursion on a Yacht

  Friday, March 15 – Evening

  Set sail aboard a luxury yacht and mingle with new friends after the conference for a gourmet dinner cruise with views of the Chicago city skyline on Lake Michigan.

• Option 1: Dinner Cooking Class Excursion (March 13)

  We’re adding an excursion the night before day one of the conference so you can meet new people and create bonds before we even get started. Meet up with old pals, or create new ones. This cooking class will be an amazing opportunity to learn more about our sponsors as well. 

  Come join us at The Chopping Block to celebrate all things cooking! Treat yourself to a fun evening before the conference of cooking instruction where you’ll learn techniques to step up your cooking game. From perfectly prepared main dishes to the perfect side, you will learn new skills and for once – you don’t have to clean up! The class culminates in a delicious family-style meal with only the best, freshest seasonal ingredients

  Menu (allergies can be accommodated): 

  Entree 

  • Eggplant
  • Filet Mignon
  • Seasonal Veg
  • Pan Sauce
  • Twice Baked Potato

  Appetizer Selections

  • Curry Chicken Satay
  • Hummus + Crudite
  • Spicy Tuna on a Cucumber

  Dessert

  • Triple Chocolate Mini Vintage Cake (cake decorating taught by Liz Marek of Sugar Geek Show)

  Thank you to our amazing sponsors of this event: 

  • Simply Organic
  • Thermomix
  • ThermoWorks
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• Option 2: Dinner Excursion on a Yacht (March 15)

  Did we mention the excursion after day two is on a yacht?! Yup! Our second excursion will take place Friday night after the conference and we’ll be heading out on the water with all our friends. You don’t want to miss it! Set sail aboard a luxury yacht and mingle with new friends after the conference for a gourmet dinner cruise with views of the Chicago city skyline on Lake Michigan.

  Menu (allergies can be accommodated): 

  Starter

  • Honeycrisp Apple Salad (G*) (V)
  • Mixed Greens | Candied Pecans | Crumbled Feta | Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette

  Entree (choice of one)

  • Pan-Seared Chicken Breast (G*)
  • Scalloped Sweet Potatoes | Broccolini | Koval Chicken Jus
  • Smoked Chili-Rubbed Atlantic Salmon (G*)
  • Vegetable Succotash | Yukon Gold Potatoes | Charred Tomato Vinaigrette | House Giardiniera
  • Za’atar Flat Iron Steak (G*)
  • Tamari Marinade | Butternut Squash | Wild Mushroom Ragout | Balsamic Demi-Glace
  • Fall Potato Gnocchi (G*) (V) (N)
  • Roasted Squash Medley | Arugula Pistachio Pesto | Shaved Parmesan*Vegan Option Available On Request

  Dessert

  • Signature Dessert Station(V) (N)
  • Individual Desserts, Seasonal Fresh Fruit
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