Somm Slam: Chicago vs. New York
Wed, September 13, 2017
7:00 PM
The Beard House
Member Price: $160
Public Price: $210
Phone: 212.627.2308
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Beacon Tavern, Chicago
Gage Hospitality Group, Chicago
Wine lovers, get ready for an unparalleled tasting experience, as ten top sommeliers from the Big Apple and the Windy City decamp to the Beard House for the ultimate competition. Each course from Chi-town chef Bob Broskey will be expertly paired with two wines as the vino virtuosos go head-to-head.
Five of Chicago’s top sommeliers will journey to New York City for the competition including:
- Andrew Algren, Cherry Circle Room
- Rachel Driver Speckan, City Winery
- Arthur Hon, Sepia and Proxi
- Jon McDaniel, Beacon Tavern
- Aaron McManus, Oriole
Participating New York sommeliers include:
- Victoria James, Piora and Cote
- Alexander LaPratt, MS, Atrium DUMBO
- Jake Lewis, Momofuku
- Amy Racine, Dovetail
- Jason Wagner, Union Square Cafe
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Tickets to events held at the James Beard House cover the cost of food and a unique dining experience. Dinners are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. All alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.
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James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 and older.
