You don't have to leave the state to get a taste of some of the best fare in Chicago.
On Saturday, May 3, The American Club in Kohler will celebrate some of the best up and coming chefs in Chicago's culinary scene through the newest rendition of their Feast of Talent series.
Featured chefs include Ryan McCaskey of Acadia, Erik Freeberg ofBar Toma, Kevin Hickey of Bottlefork, Chris Pandel of The Bristol, andTom Van Lente of TWO.
The multi-course dinner will be a collaboration of expertly designed dishes presented by each of the five participating chefs created to reflect their restaurant establishment accompanied by an expertly paired beverage selection for an unparalleled dining experience.
The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $199 per person. For more information and reservations, please call (855) 444-2838.
Hotel accommodations required at the American Club or Inn on Woodlake; both hotels will feature special rates for attendees.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
