Amazing! A beautiful dress created with licorice, caramelized popcorn, and marshmallow discs. Designed by Amanda Abbott.
L to R: Obi Nwazota, owner of Orange Skin and Ieva Kasemira, creative project manager.
The city is super excited for the James Beard Awards, returning to Chicago for the second year in a row Monday, May 2, 2016. In anticipation of the official gala, Modern Luxury spearheaded a foodie fest last week that included some of Chicago’s top chefs and influencers. Hosted at Venue One in the West Loop, rows of inspired dish after dish, cocktails, music, and live art installments set an impressive scene.
This event was open to the public, but tickets sold like hot cakes. If you weren’t there, here’s what you missed from the James Beard Eats Week Sneak Peek Soiree — in almost 30 photos.
All photos taken by Kari Herrera of Chicagoings.com.
A hat created with gumpaste flowers, candied lemon, kumquat, eggplant, finger chilli, candied orange, bubble sugar, chives, and flower wire. Designed by Washburne Culinary Institute.
L to R: Alex Singer, -, Dan Matarelli, Kelsey Zimmerman
L to R: Tahiti Spears- Fitzpatrick, Dee Choudhary, Jordan A. Porter-Woodruff
Food blogger Mina Im of ChicagoFoodGirl.com (R) and friend
Kristine Steiner, the creator of amazingly fashionable food illustrations.
Scarf created using macaroons and baked merengue. Designed by Washburne Culinary Institute.
Wine stain piece painted during the party by Ali Cantarella using Beringer Wines.
L to R: Mike Paradiso and Olivia Matongo
L to R: Sarah Fishman, stylist and Dr. Joanna Slusky
Drinks crafted using CH liquors.
Donuts by Firecakes.
L to R: Natalie Berberet and Kathryn Berberet
