James Beard Foundation's Taste America® Preview: Chicago

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® national epicurean tour continues this weekend with two days of star-studded events in Chicago, featuring Taste America All-Star and JBF Award winner Mark Ladner and Local Stars Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim. Friday night kicks off with a tasting reception from some of Chicago's finest, followed by an exclusive four-course dinner prepared by Ladner, Clark, and Kim. On Saturday the action moves to Sur La Table for cooking demos and book signings from Ladner and lauded chef Tanya Baker.

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