Executive Pastry Chef Felicia Mayden has tapped some of the city’s top pastry talent for a bit of healthy competition in Flour & Flower, a botanical bake-off event at Ace Hotel Chicago. In partnership with Asrai Garden, local florist Elizabeth Cronin has assigned each participating chef an individual flower species to serve as inspiration for their tasty treat. On Sunday, August 22nd, participating chefs will present bite-sized portions of their floral-inspired creation, and after sampling each, attendees will vote for the chef they believe should take the cake. All ticket proceeds will be split between two organizations: one chosen by Cronin, and one chosen by the winning chef.
THE LINEUP + FLORALS:
Faith Taheny, Sugargoat – Rose
Mai Giffard, Bang Bang Pie – Iris
Val Taylor, Loba – Chamomile
Ashley Johnson, Petal and Moon Pastry – Pansy
Kelly Dull, Kasama – Bird of Paradise
Danielle Marelli, Coda di Volpi, Sophia Steak – Hellebore
Ashley Robinson, Dusek's – Anthurium
Nicole Guini, Adalina – Queen Anne's Lace
Danielle Snow, Prequel Cafe – Poppy
Felicia Mayden, Ace Hotel Chicago – Carnation