Take Chicago's best chefs, a world-class selection of wine, beer, and spirits, and put them in Millennium Park and you've got one amazing culinary event. Chicago Gourmet 2012 was an example of why Chicago is one of the best food cities in the world.
Chicago Gourmet kicked off with a Champagne toast press conference!
Waiting for the Chicago Gourmet press conference to begin.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed Chicago Gourmet and talked about Chicago's status as a world class culinary destination.
Fogo de Chao grilling up steaks and sausages
This is just one of many wineries that was offering samples at Chicago Gourmet.