Good friends and great adventures go together like bacon and eggs. Inspired by the journeys we share with friends, all-star chef friends Art Smith (Art Smith’s Reunion) and Lorena Garcia (Chica) will reunite for a special addition to the 2023 Chicago Gourmet lineup titled, “Rise & Shine Gourmet.” 

From September 21-24, 2023, Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals, will set its sights on adventure. Founding sponsor Illinois Restaurant Association, together with presenting sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, will celebrate all things food + travel this year dubbing the theme for the 2023 weekend culinary festival to be “All Roads Lead to Gourmet.”

A new Sunday morning stop on the Chicago Gourmet itinerary, Rise & Shine Gourmet will feature a multi-course family-style brunch featuring Southern classics with Latin flair along with sensational cocktails, chill music, and fun chef interactions in a beautiful setting at Chef Art Smith's Reunion.

Ticket sales and 2023’s full event lineup, including talent announcements, will go live in just a few short weeks on July 26, 2023, at chicagogourmet.org.