{"id":406857,"date":"2022-02-21T11:27:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T17:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=406857"},"modified":"2022-02-21T11:28:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T17:28:20","slug":"taste-america-chicago-destination-sets-at-river-roast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/taste-america-chicago-destination-sets-at-river-roast\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste America Chicago Destination Sets at River Roast"},"content":{"rendered":"

For long-time Chicagoans, you know Chicago is always at the forefront of culinary culture, innovating taste and experience for all foodies ready to enjoy life. If you’ve been pampering yourself with exclusive dining experiences in Chicago<\/a>, then, let us add another exciting happening to your plate. On March 15th, the James Beard Foundation Taste America event is coming to Chicago, featuring our very own Chef Cedric Harden of River Roast<\/a>, in collaboration with featured guest Chef Darnell Reed of Luella\u2019s Southern Kitchen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guests will enjoy\u00a0<\/span>a multi-course meal\u00a0with beverage pairings, created just for this special night through a unique chef collaboration curated by the Foundation.\u00a0A reception prior will feature signature welcome beverages by national sponsors Rabbit Hole Distillery and White Claw<\/span>\u00ae<\/span> Hard Seltzer. Tickets are now available on the official website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chef Harden \u2014 Flavor of the Midwest<\/h2>\n

Growing up with the natural inclination and desire to cook for his family, Chef Harden’s passion for food started at a very early age. Nowadays, Chef Cedric Harden is the leading force behind the culinary program at River Roast in Chicago, bringing people together through food.<\/p>\n

The real Chicago foodies wouldn’t be unfamiliar with Chef Harden’s record. As sous chef at Urban Belly, BellyShack, and Belly Q, Chef Harden is the magician behind the scene, bringing unforgettable dining experiences to Chicagoland. With a strong focus on Midwestern comfort food, Chef Harden thoughtfully creates shareable dishes that are meant to bring joy and capture the love and warmth midwestern cuisine is known for, as people gather to connect over a meal.<\/p>\n

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Chef Reed \u2014 Unforgettable Southern Fare<\/h2>\n

A lifetime Chicagoan, Chef Darnell Reed studied culinary arts at Washburne Trade School. From being a prep cook at Hilton Hotels to the proud owner of Chicagoan’s beloved Luella’s Southern Kitchen, Chef Reed specializes in southern cuisine and will always turn a rough day good with his delicious, heart-warming dishes.<\/p>\n

Offering everything from Shrimp and Grits to Mississippi Hot Tamales, to Beignets and of course, fried chicken, Luella’s Southern Kitchen is named best new Southern Restaurant by Chicago Tribune, and best Soul Food Restaurant by Chicago Reader. When asked his goals, Chef Reed stated that his goal is for the city to remember Luella’s as the place with some of the best Southern cuisines Chicago has ever had.<\/p>\n

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