Chicago Gourmet is evolving with new sports-themed events for 2025 amid challenges faced by Chicago's street festivals. The festival will feature a dinner on the NASCAR Chicago Street Course, with dishes from renowned local chefs. The theme for the year, 'Step Up to the Plate,' aims to invigorate interest from sports fans as many Chicago teams are struggling. Additional events include a gourmet hot dog competition at the Crosstown Classic baseball games. Tickets for these events are already available online, showcasing the festival's commitment to engaging the community and celebrating local culinary talent alongside sports.
This year's fest's theme, Step Up to the Plate, puts sports front and center, attempting to inject some excitement for fans.
Organizers have announced a battery of events, including a dinner on the NASCAR Chicago Street Course with food from the chefs behind Bar Siena, Daisies, and Piccolo Sogno.
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