{"id":19881,"date":"2024-10-02T09:18:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T15:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paramounteventschicago.com\/?p=19881"},"modified":"2026-05-27T06:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:33:58","slug":"chicago-gourmet-2024-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/paramounteventschicago\/chicago-gourmet-2024-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Recap: Chicago Gourmet Weekend 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19881\" class=\"elementor elementor-19881\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5484585e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5484585e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21acd5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a21acd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What an unforgettable Chicago Gourmet 2024!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b60a0be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b60a0be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Paramount Events was thrilled to be back, and we couldn\u2019t be prouder of our team for their energy, teamwork, and dedication in making every event flawless. This year was a true celebration of Chicago as a vibrant culinary capital, and we loved being part of it:<\/p><p><strong>Night One: House of Gourmet Italian Dinner<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Night Two: Tacos &amp; Tequila<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Night Three: Hamburger Hop<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Day Four: Grand Cru<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Day Five: Rise &amp; Shine<\/strong><\/p><h4>Chicago Gourmet Night One<\/h4><h3>House of Gourmet: Italian Dinner<\/h3><h5>Venue: Chicago History Museum<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0055f2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0055f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fcd89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42fcd89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c20067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3c20067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAY-74YyPxx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAY-74YyPxx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Paramount Events (@paramountevents)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487c96b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"487c96b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1fc88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1fc88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We transformed the terrace at the Chicago History Museum into a culinary paradise for the inaugural House of Gourmet Italian Dinner, presented by Eataly, and expertly emceed by Mario Rizzotti. With beautiful weather and stunning views, \u00c8 stato un grande successo!<\/p><p>Chef Devon Quinn and our talented team collaborated with Chicago\u2019s Italian culinary luminaries\u2014Tony Priolo (Piccolo Sogno), Casey Doody (GT Prime), Jos\u00e9 Sosa (The Gregory Hearth &amp; Tavern), Diego Puddu (Eataly), and Fabio Viviani (Siena Tavern, Bar Siena, Bombobar)\u2014to deliver a spectacular five-course seated dinner for 200 guests, complete with exquisite wine pairings.<\/p><p>The night also featured a stunning fashion showcase curated by Chicago Fashion Week. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable Italian cuisine and culture celebration!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bff79d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7bff79d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bbcd1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bbcd1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Chicago Gourmet Night Two<\/h4>\n<h3>Tacos &amp; Tequila<\/h3>\n<h4>Venue: Harris Theater Rooftop, Millennium Park<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066bb51 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"066bb51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b4f7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13b4f7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d36af5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3d36af5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAbfdL4SoVc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAbfdL4SoVc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Paramount Events (@paramountevents)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee5232 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ee5232\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-035d174 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"035d174\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Chicago Gourmet Tacos &amp; Tequila was spectacular! Presented by US Foods and the Tourism Board of Guadalajara, Mexico, the iconic Harris Rooftop was transformed into a vibrant fiesta hosted by culinary legends Rick Bayless and Marcos Carbajal!<\/p><p>Our Paramount Events team was proud to support an outstanding lineup of local chefs who served authentic Mexican flavors that delighted our guests. The culinary talent included: Marcos Ascencio (Marisco San Pedro), Aldo Ayala (Costera Cocina Tulum), Diana D\u00e1vila (Mi Tocoya Antojer\u00eda), Fabian Delgado (palReal), Danny Espinoza (Santa Masa Tamaler\u00eda), Jhoana Espinoza (Santa Masa Tamaler\u00eda), Carlos Gayt\u00e1n (Tzuco), Angel Guijosa (Taqueria Ching\u00f3n), Jessica Perjes (Tacotlan), Oliver Poilevey (Taqueria Ching\u00f3n), Dan Vargo (Fine Coastal Cuisine), and David Wang (Tab\u00fa\/Recess).<\/p><p>Guests savored premium tequilas, mezcals, and agave spirits while enjoying traditional music by Ballet Folklorico de Chicago and Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago\u2014all under the beautiful open sky.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b50abe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b50abe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bfc323 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bfc323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Chicago Gourmet Night Three<\/h4><h3>Hamburger Hop<\/h3><h4>Venue: Harris Theater Rooftop, Millennium Park<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96bcc71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"96bcc71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da56dc8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da56dc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91afac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"91afac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAd-_wmP8K0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: block; 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This year\u2019s event, hosted by Chefs Joe Flamm and Adrienne Cheatham, brought a fresh streetwear vibe to the stunning Harris Theater Rooftop, presented by Sysco, Blue Moon Light, and DoorDash. Our culinary team ensured a seamless experience as chefs from Cindy\u2019s, Soul Veg City, JT\u2019s Genuine Sandwich Shop, TriBecca\u2019s, Chef Art Smith\u2019s Reunion, FoxFire, Bar S\u00f3tano, The Board Room Libertyville, Gemini Lincoln Park, 14 Parish, eden, Demera, Beard &amp; Belly, and Fine Coastal Cuisine competed for the coveted Judges\u2019 Choice and People\u2019s Choice awards.<\/p><p>Guests indulged in crisp fries, refreshing brews, wine, spirits, and more, creating an unforgettable night filled with great food and lively festivities. A huge thanks to everyone who made this event possible! Congratulations to JT\u2019s Genuine Sandwich Shop for winning the People\u2019s Choice Trophy and eden for taking home the Judges\u2019 Choice Award!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7690996 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7690996\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce17f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ce17f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Chicago Gourmet Day Four<\/h4><h3>Grand Cru<\/h3><h4>Venue: Harris Theater Rooftop, Millennium Park<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7b74cb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7b74cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e4fa3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57e4fa3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe00b90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fe00b90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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Hosted by the incredible Paul Kahan, the event celebrated bold flavors and expertly crafted dishes. Held at the stunning Harris Theater Rooftop and presented by UnitedHealthcare and BMW USA, guests indulged in two sessions of world-class cuisine, perfectly paired with exceptional wines and spirits.<\/p><p>Huge shoutout to the amazing chefs and sommeliers who made the night special! \u00a0Session 1 featured talents like Serafin Alvarado, Suchanan Boonkanokwong, Walleska Cianfanelli, Fleetwood Covington, Thai Dang, Joe Flamm, Dominique Leach, and more. Session 2 shined just as bright, with stars like Masayori Adachi, Soo Ahn, Johnny Clark, Beverly Kim, John Manion, Jenner Tomaska, and many others serving unforgettable dishes.<\/p><p>Behind the scenes, the Paramount Events team made sure everything ran smoothly! From supplying stations to assisting chefs and exhibitors, we were there every step of the way\u2014helping create an event that truly shined. We\u2019re so proud to have supported such an incredible celebration of culinary excellence!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f59349 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f59349\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d90c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d90c68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Chicago Gourmet Day Five<\/h4>\n<h3>Rise &#038; Shine<\/h3>\n<h4>Venue: Harris Theater Rooftop, Millennium Park<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e7c21e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e7c21e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819e6c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"819e6c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450a7ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"450a7ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/paramounteventschicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_8339-675x900-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31743\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/paramounteventschicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_8339-675x900-1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/paramounteventschicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_8339-675x900-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046c108 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"046c108\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0361dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0361dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The grand finale was the Rise &amp; Shine Gourmet, presented by Performance Foodservice and Kerrygold, which invited guests to don their Sunday best for a newly reimagined brunch experience. Hosted by renowned chefs Art Smith, Lorena Garcia, and Jernard Wells, attendees arrived fashionably on time to enjoy a sunny afternoon filled with sweet and savory bites, delightful cocktails, and lively beats.<\/p><p>We managed chef load-ins and setup, letting the culinary stars shine while we stirred up the excitement behind the scenes. From shaking up delightful cocktails to supporting in the making of scrumptious bites, our hands-on approach ensured everything was served with a side of great service. We transformed the event into a brunch bonanza, creating a warm and welcoming vibe that had guests basking in the culinary magic all afternoon!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afaa5c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"afaa5c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ee95c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9ee95c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rise &amp; Shine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ccc1dc elementor-align-center cta-hover elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3ccc1dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/paramounteventschicago\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paramount Events was thrilled to be back, and we couldn\u2019t be prouder of our team for their energy, teamwork, and dedication in making every event flawless. 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