Tickets on sale for Tribute to Charlie Trotter

Tickets went on sale yesterday for BON APPÉTIT PRESENTS CHICAGO GOURMET HOSTS A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE TROTTER PRESENTED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS®

This is sure to be a spectacular event which features some of the world's finest chefs as they pay tribute to culinary master Charlie Trotter and honor his accomplishments and contributions to the culinary field. Proceeds go to Trotter's non-profit foundation. Read on for more details.





WHO:

WHAT:
Tickets for A Tribute to Charlie Trotter presented by American Express®available for a limited time beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday at www.chicagogourmet.org.

While supplies last, tickets are $500 per person, excluding taxes and fees. The event will showcase an elegant, 6-course seated dinner in Trump Chicago's Grand Ballroom at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a welcome reception at 6:30 p.m. 

DETAILS
Many of the world's finest chefs - including many of Chef Trotter's protégés and dearest friends - will gather for a rare, unforgettable dinner to honor the world-renowned culinary legend and his indelible impact on the hospitality industry.

The evening benefits the Charlie Trotter Culinary Education Foundationa not-for-profit organization that, since 1999, has worked with Chicago-area youth to promote the enthusiastic quest for education and an interest in cooking and food.

The evening's illuminati include:
Sergi Arola, Sergi Arola Gastro
Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill/Topolobampo/XOCO
Graham Elliot, graham elliot/g.e.b.
Thomas Lents, Sixteen
Matthias Merges, Yusho/A10

The dinner features exceptional wines from Terlato Wines paired by fourMaster Sommeliers: Serafin Alvarado, Alpana Singh, Joe Spellman and Larry Stone. Each had the extraordinary opportunity to work with or know Chef Trotter throughout their careers and credit his knowledge and passion for wine as inspirational to the pursuit of their craft.

WHERE:
401 N. Wabash Avenue

WHEN:
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

HOW:
To purchase tickets and for more details, visit www.chicagogourmet.org. Specific questions regarding ticket sales may be directed to info@chicagogourmet.org or (312) 787-4000 ext. 140.

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  1. What an awesome event, wish I could afford to go!

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