Taste of the Nation Chicago

Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, the country’s premier culinary event for a cause, will return to Chicago on Thursday, June 27th at Rockwell on the River. Taste of The Nation is a culinary event created by No Kid Hungry to end childhood hunger. The event brings together 50 of the best chefs, restauranteurs, tastemakers, and mixologists from around Chicago for one evening to serve guests scrumptious bite-sized fare, craft cocktails, and delectable desserts to support ending childhood hunger. This year’s ultimate foodie experience was crafted in part by event co-chairs and award-winning chefs Joe Flamm, Executive Chef and Owner of Rose Mary | BLVD Steakhouse, and Diana Davila, Executive Chef and Owner of Mi Tocaya Antojer ía. They have worked together with the Taste of the Nation team to bring every cuisine and style of cooking to this event, from bold Asian street eats to upscale farm-to-table dishes. Between bites, guests will cleanse their palates with curated, savory sips by celebrated local mixologists, winemakers, and brewers, such as Brian Jupiter from Frontier | Ina Mae Taver and Kasama’s own Genie Kwon and Tim Flores. When asked why No Kid Hungry’s efforts to end childhood hunger are so vital, Chicago event co-chair and featured chef Joe Flamm shared: “Childhood hunger is a problem that affects all of us. No Kid Hungry is working to solve this problem and has made a positive impact on the lives of millions of kids. I’m proud to Chair Chicago’s Taste of the Nation event to help No Kid Hungry end childhood hunger.” In addition to the delicious food and drinks, there is entertainment to round out the happy hour experience, such as live music, interactive games, and raffles. Perhaps the best entertainment of all are the live cooking demonstrations featuring top talent from around town. This event is a great way to swap out the usual happy hour with coworkers or weeknight dinner with friends to enjoy some good food, all while supporting a great cause. No Kid Hungry’s Associate Director of Culinary Partnerships & Events, Andy Villabona, stated that the Taste of the Nation event is so important because: “One in five kids in the US is living with hunger. No Kid Hungry works tirelessly every day to make sure every child gets three meals a day by advocating for programs and helping communities get the resources they need to feed children. Your ticket to Taste of the Nation raises funds for this work. We welcome guests from across Chicago to come hungry and ready for an evening full of flavorful food, tasty libations, and fun. And while you’re here, don’t forget to raise a glass in support of No Kid Hungry!” All-Access Tickets give admission to the event 45 minutes early and include a reusable tasting plate and an exclusive bite & beverage pairing, among other benefits. General Admission tickets are available. This event is expected to sell out; advanced tickets are encouraged. For tickets and pricing, go to nokidhungry.org/chicago. EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 27th – Tickets 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EVENT ADDRESS: Rockwell on the River 3057 N Rockwell St. Chicago, IL 60618 EVENT PARKING: Attendees are encouraged to carpool, rideshare, or take public transportation. For those that prefer to drive, street parking is available on Elston Ave.

Event Links

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2492001-0

Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/2492001-2

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