{"id":29934,"date":"2019-05-22T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=29934"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:09:32","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:09:32","slug":"2019-taste-of-chicago-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/2019-taste-of-chicago-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Taste of Chicago 2019 Lineup is Here"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world’s largest food festival, Taste of Chicago, is back again for summer 2019.<\/h3>\n

And the Taste of Chicago 2019 lineup is AWESOME.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Taste of Chicago Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When is the taste of Chicago happening this year? It will be taking place July 10th-14th<\/strong> in Grant Park<\/strong>, the 39th Annual Taste of Chicago 2019 will feature 82\u00a0restaurants and food trucks<\/strong> spread out over all five days of feasting fun. With 41 permanent vendors, 24 specialty pop-up restaurants, 17 different food trucks, and 32 brand-spankin’ new participants, this year’s Taste of Chicago event will boast over 300 different menu items.<\/p>\n

Now that’s<\/em> a food fest.<\/p>\n

But that’s not all. Taste of Chicago 2019 also has a variety of beverage tents to hold the adults over during your visit.<\/p>\n

CH Vodka Cocktail Lounge<\/strong>, the city\u2019s largest pop-up bar.
\nGoose Island Backyard Brewery<\/strong>
\nStella Rosa Wine Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entertainment comes in a wide variety, too. Between the free concerts at the Petrillo Music Shell and the star-studded lineup at the Goose Island Stage, there will never be a dull moment at Taste of Chicago.<\/p>\n

Taste of Chicago Entertainment<\/h2>\n

Goose Island Stage<\/strong> – where all the headliners will be.
\nPetrillo Music Shell<\/strong> – showcasing some of the best local, up-coming artists.
\nThe Theatre Garden<\/strong> – performances by Second City, Porchlight Musical Theatre, and other sketch and improv groups.
\nThe Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club<\/strong> – performing The Mermaid Diva Show near Buckingham Fountain every day at 3 p.m.
\nChicago SummerDance<\/strong> – offering free dance lessons at the Taste of Chicago 2019 festival in all kinds of styles at Buckingham Fountain Plaza each day from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
\nSilent Disco<\/strong> – daily at the fountain from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
\nTaste of Chicago Playground<\/strong> – a family-friendly hangout for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Goose Island Stage Taste of Chicago Music Lineup<\/h2>\n

Wednesday, July 10<\/strong>: Sunflower Bean, Courtney Barnett
\nThursday, July 11<\/strong>: Cultura Prof\u00e9tica, Bomba Est\u00e9reo
\nFriday, July 12<\/strong>: Taylor Bennett, De La Soul
\nSaturday, July 13<\/strong>: Joywave, lovelytheband, The Strumbellas
\nSunday, July 14<\/strong>: Bilal, Meshell Ndegeocello, India.Arie<\/p>\n

Taste of Chicago 2019 Cooking Demonstrations<\/h2>\n

There will also be plenty of mouthwatering cooking demonstrations by renowned Chicago and nationally acclaimed chefs at the Taste of Chicago 2019 festival at\u00a0The Lifeway Foods Taste Kitchen at Buckingham Fountain Plaza: Chef Mary Nguyen of Saigon Sisters, Chef Martial Noguier of Bistronomic, Chef Michael Sheerin of Taureaux Tavern, and Chef Giancarlo Valera of Tanta Chicago.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 10: Best Lists<\/strong>
\nThursday, July 11: City Streets<\/strong>
\nFriday, July 12: Healthy Eating<\/strong>
\nSaturday, July 13: Spicy Hot<\/strong>
\nSunday, July 14: Mac N Cheese Smackdown<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Some of UrbanMatter’s favorite food highlights include at the Taste of Chicago 2019 are Ben’s Bar-Be-Cue<\/strong>, Black Dog Gelato<\/strong>, and a Pink Taco<\/strong> food truck. We’re also extra excited for the Taste of Chicago music experiences at the\u00a0Taste Oasis<\/strong>, a premier concert viewing experience for the Petrillo Music Shell in a private lounge that includes a cash bar, complimentary bottled water, small bites, and more! Limited tickets<\/a> are available for $50.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Taste of Chicago Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Five-Day Restaurants at the Taste of Chicago<\/h2>\n
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Arun’s Thai Restaurant
\n4156 N. Kedzie Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Aunty Joy’s Jamaican Kitchen
\n1217 W. Devon Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Beat Kitchen
\n2100 W. Belmont Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ben’s Bar-Be-Cue – New<\/strong>
\n5931 W. North Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Billy Goat Tavern
\n1535 W. Madison St.<\/em><\/p>\n

BJ’s Market & Bakery
\n8734 S. Stony Island Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Brazilian Bowl Inc. – New<\/strong>
\n3204 N. Broadway St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Buona Beef
\n613 N. McClurg Ct.<\/em><\/p>\n

Buscia’s Bacon Buns – New<\/strong>
\nAvailable at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

Caffe Gelato Soiree
\n2034 W. Division St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chicago’s Dog House
\n816 W. Fullerton Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Churro Factory – Xurro
\n2214 S. Wolcott Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Connie’s Pizza
\n2373 S. Archer Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Doom Street Eats
\nAvailable at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

Esperanza
\n2301 S. Lakeshore Dr.<\/em><\/p>\n

Franco’s Ristorante
\n300 W. 31st St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Frannie’s Caf\u00e9 Inc
\n623 S. Wabash Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fr\u00f6nen
\nAvailable at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

Garifuna Flava: A Taste of Belize
\n2518 W. 63rd St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gold Coast Dogs
\n225 S. Canal St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hakka Bakka Indian Kati Rolls
\n1251 W. Fullerton Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Iyanze
\n4623 N. Broadway St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Josephine’s Cooking
\n436 E. 79th St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Kasia’s Deli
\n2101 W. Chicago Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

La Mexicana
\n4171 S. Archer Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lao Sze Chuan – New<\/strong>
\n520 N. Michigan Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
\n805 S. State St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Premier Rollin BBQ
\nAvailable for Catering<\/em><\/p>\n

Rainbow Cone LLC
\n9233 S. Western Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ricobene’s
\n252 W. 26th St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs
\n225 S. Canal St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Seoul Taco
\n738 N. Clark St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Texas de Brazil
\n210 E. Illinois St.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Cookie Crate – New<\/strong>
\nAvailable at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

The Eli’s Cheesecake Company
\n6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Slab Bar-B-Que – New<\/strong>
\n1918 E. 71st St.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Star of Siam
\n11 E. Illinois St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ukai Japanese Restaurant
\n1059 W. Belmont Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Vee-Vee’s African Restaurant
\n6232 N. Broadway<\/em><\/p>\n

Yum Dum
\nAvailable at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

Yvolina’s Tamales – New<\/strong>
\n814 W. 18th St.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pop-Up Restaurants at the Taste of Chicago<\/h2>\n

90 Miles Cuban Caf\u00e9 – New<\/strong>
\n2540 W. Armitage Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Place by Damao – New<\/strong>
\n2621 S. Halsted St. Ste. 1<\/em><\/p>\n

Bar Takito – New<\/strong>
\n210 N. Morgan St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Barangaroos Aussie Pies – New<\/strong>
\n3208 N. Sheffield Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Betty BOT shop
\n7100 S. South Shore Dr.<\/em><\/p>\n

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar
\n3313 N. Clark St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Black Dog Gelato – New<\/strong>
\n859 N. Damen Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Classic Cobbler
\nAvailable for Catering<\/em><\/p>\n

Dmen Tap – New
\n<\/strong>2849 W. Belmont Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dog Haus – New<\/strong>
\n2464 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Egg Rolls Etc. – New<\/strong>
\nAvailable for Catering<\/em><\/p>\n

Gordo’s Homemade Ice Cream Bars – New<\/strong>
\n729 S. Dearborn St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jason’s Deli – New
\n<\/strong>1258 S. Canal St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jeannie’s Flan Inc. – New
\n<\/strong>Available for Catering<\/em><\/p>\n

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – New<\/strong>
\n1505 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jus Sandwiches – New<\/strong>
\nAvailable for Catering<\/em><\/p>\n

Kitchen 17 – New<\/strong>
\n3132 N. Broadway<\/em><\/p>\n

Luella’s Gospel Bird – New<\/strong>
\n2009 N. Damen Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

Madame VanderKloot’s Weiner Emporium – New
\n<\/strong>Available at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

Nourish Catering – New<\/strong>
\nAvailable for Catering<\/em><\/p>\n

Seafood City Supermarket (Grill City)
\n5033 N. Elston Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n

These Wingz?
\nAvailable at Markets & Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

Warm Belly Bakery, LLC
\n1148 W. Monroe St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wood Fire Counter
\n131 N. Clinton St.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Taste of Chicago Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taste of Chicago Food Trucks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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