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Events 2008

July

       Slow Food Event American Cheese Society 'Festival of Cheese"

 



The American Cheese Society will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary


in Chicago this month



Slow Food Chicago proudly supports the conference and its ACS members.



Festival of Cheese - Saturday, July 26: 5:30 to 9:00PM.   Taste over 1,100 North American artisanal and specialty cheeses, including winners of the ACS Competition. The Festival will also feature cheese-friendly products, wines and beers. It will be at the Hilton Chicago on South Michigan Avenue.

  Time: Saturday July 26, 5.30-9:00
  Place: Hilton Chicago on South Michigan Avenue.
  Cost:
  Contact: For tickets and membership information or to volunteer info, please visit www.cheesesociety.org; call (502) 583-3783; e-mail acs@hqtrs.com for additional information
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       Slow Food Event American Cheese Society 'Cheese Sale"

Cheese Sale – Sunday, July 27: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM .  Held at Kendall College, the Cheese Sale is a chance to buy fantastic cheeses at head-turning prices. Proceeds benefit the ACS Cheesemaker Scholarship Fund.  The Cheese Sale is free.  Kendall is located just north of W. Chicago Ave. and N. Halsted St.

  Time: Sunday July 27, 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
  Place: Kendall College
  Cost:
Free!
  Contact: To volunteer at the Cheese Sale contact: info@slowfoodchicago.org
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       Slow Food Event Slow Food Chicago Dinner at 'uncommon ground'

uncommon ground presents…..

A SLOW FOOD CHICAGO DINNER

featuring fresh fruit from

SEEDLING FARM

Monday July 28, 2008 6pm

uncommon ground on Devon

1401 West Devon Avenue Chicago

Reservations 773.465.9801

the menu

6pm cocktail reception

Chef Brian Millman’s selection of Seedling Farm’s passed Hors d’oeuvres

Seasonal Cocktails featuring natural fruit infusions

Organic Garden Roof-top Tour

Live Musical entertainment the Ted Sirota Trio

first course

Chilled Melon Soup

mint crème fraiche

Pairing: Seedling Melon infused North Shore Vodka shot

La Quercia Prosciutto powder rim

second course

Peach & Arugula Salad

crispy house cured pancetta, fresh mozzarella, basil vinaigrette

Pairing: Sokol Blosser evolution

entrée

Cherry Wood Planked Wild Alaskan Salmon

Pete’s tart cherry bbq sauce, seasonal slaw, jalapeno corn bread pudding, fried sage

Pairing: M Lawrence “sex” Brut Rose

dessert

Black Dog’s Red Raspberry, Black Raspberry & Honey-Vanilla Bean Gelato Terrine

Peach puree, spiced chocolate crisp

Pairing: House-Made Honey-peach cordial fizz



  Time: Monday July 28, 6 P.M. Cocktail Reception
  Place: UNCOMMON GROUND 1401 West Devon Avenue Chicago
  Cost:
$65 per person + tax & gratuity includes a donation to Slow Food Chicago .
  Contact: Limited Seating Available Reservations by phoning 773.465.9801
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  Local Artisan Cheese Dinner
Trattoria 225 is proud to present our first dinner featuring Wisconsin Artisan cheese paired with selected wines. As we taste each, information about the cheeses, cheese makers, and wines will be shared. This will be followed by a dinner of locally grown salad, wood-fired pizzas and delectable dessert with each course showcasing different local cheeses and paired with wine and beer.

  Time: Wednesday July 30, 7 p.m. on Wednesday
  Place: trattoria 225 225 harrison street oak park, il 60304
  Cost:
$45 per person including tax and gratuity
  Contact: Please call 708.358.8555 or email your information to events@trattoria225.com
  Add.'l Info: This event is reservation only and must be prepaid with a major credit card.
     

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