First Look for Charity - Food & Beverage Sponsors
Catered by Design www.cateredbydesign.com
Catered by Design brings your events to life with sumptuous food presented in spectacular fashion, by a creative & friendly team of professionals. For over 20 years, our events have sustained a loyal following of devoted and happy customers.
Catered by Design has menus from the traditional to the extraordinary. Our award winning chefs use only the freshest ingredients, and are in tune with the latest culinary & event trends. Our sales team will help you handcraft an innovative menu that suits your style and stays within your budget.
You can count on Catered by Design to handle all the details with style and finesse. Entertain with confidence, and the peace of mind that working with top notch professionals can bring.
Wildfire www.wildfirerestaurant.com
Wildfire transports you to the aura of a 1940's dinner club. From the décor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for an evening with friends or just the two of you. The vintage jazz music and photos of star entertainers complete the atmosphere at Wildfire.
Our signature dishes include Filet Medallion Trio, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad, Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Cedar Planked Salmon. In addition, we offer a variety of fresh salads and sandwiches. Jazz up your party at Wildfire! No matter the occasion, our private dining rooms are ideal for any group, large or small. Our Club Supper menu, served family style, is the perfect way to share your favorite Wildfire Signature dishes at your celebration.
PRIMEHOUSE www.davidburkesprimehouse.com
In his interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, esteemed chef and renowned innovator David Burke continues to redefine modern American cuisine and push the envelope of culinary creativity. David Burke's Primehouse features hand-selected meats that are dry-aged on the premises in a Himalayan salt-tiled aging room. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Rick Gresh, who has held positions at some of Chicago's highest profile restaurants, and whose cooking focuses on seasonal, organic ingredients, David Burke's Primehouse continues to build a strong reputation among Chicago foodies.
Texas de Brazil www.texasdebrazil.com
Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian-American steakhouse, featuring a 50-item salad area, continuous service of sizzling cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage served tableside by a troop of carvers with long sword-like skewers. The Brazilian serving style and rustic atmosphere of Texas de Brazil allows guests to enjoy an incredible dining experience, complete with excellent service and exquisite food. An unprecedented feature of the restaurant is the two story wine room complete with an aerial wine artist who performs acrobatic moves while gracefully retrieving bottles of wine as diners watch through glass walls.
Gordon Biersch Brewery www.gordonbiersch.com
Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery located in Bolingbrook, Ill. serves fresh, handcrafted premium beer and offers a made-from-scratch American menu with influences from across the globe.
From the moment guests are greeted at the front door, they are made to feel welcome and part of a unique experience. Be it a brewer giving a special tour, a host finding just the right seating for a party or a server making sure guests special requests are accommodated, the spirit of "Every Guest, Every Time" is seen in everything Gordon Biersch does. For more information visit their website at www.gordonbiersch.com.
Real Urban Barbeque www.realurbanbbq.com
Real Urban Barbecue in downtown Highland Park specializes in homemade BBQ sauce and slow-smoked fare like ribs, pulled pork, turkey, brisket and chicken slowly rotated on four Cookshack smokers capable of smoking 1600 lbs. of meat daily.
Recent accolades include being featured on Chicago Magazine's "Hot List" in January 2011, Chicago Tribune's "Essential Bites" in July 2011 and voted as the "North Shore's Best BBQ" in August 2011 by the readers of Make It Better Magazine in their annual "Best Of" issue. For more information visit www.RealUrbanBBQ.com or call 224.770.4BBQ (4227). Follow on Twitter at @RealUrbanBBQ. Located at 610 Central Avenue #177, in Port Clinton Square.
676 Restaurant & Bar www.676restaurant.com
676 Restaurant and Bar, in the OMNI Chicago Hotel and Executive Chef Daven Wardynski offer modern Midwest American cuisine highlighting the best in-class products of each season. 676 adds breath-taking views from four stories above in a casual atmosphere overlooking Michigan Avenue & the magnificent mile. Executive Chef Daven Wardynski has partnered with numerous local farms of the Midwest from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana to bring the guest the freshest and most flavorful creations possible. To name just a few, you can currently find menu items ranging from Seedling Farms Michigan Apple Fritters to La Quercia Green Label Iowa Prosciutto to Minnesota Wild Rice Soup with Ho-Ka Farm's Turkey.
676 Restaurant and Bar's menu changes seasonally and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Andy's Frozen Custard www.eatandys.com
Andy's Frozen Custard shop that offers something not easily found today; A made-from-scratch frozen treat that is made fresh every hour using many locally sourced ingredients and served at the exact right temperature - the fresh flavors are unparalleled! Andy's Frozen Custard began in Missouri in 1986 and now has 16 locations throughout the Midwest including Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Texas. Andy's has four Chicago land locations; Block 37 at State & Randolph in Chicago, Bolingbrook, Evanston & Oak Lawn, Ill. Two new Chicago land locations will open in 2012, one in Melrose Park and the other in Beverly, Ill. For more information visit www.eatandys.com.
Butter Bella Gourmet Cookies www.butterbella.com
Butter Bella is an all natural gourmet bakery located in Chicago, Illinois. Our cookies are handmade using only the freshest ingredients without preservatives or artificial flavors. Using cherished family recipes, our cookies never fail to bring back happy childhood memories. We bake in small batches for that "just-out-of-the-oven" goodness. Our goal is simple: Create baked goods made with natural ingredients, allowing true food flavors to shine through to the senses. Butter Bella promotes earth-friendly awareness and regularly donates time, talent and cookies to causes that are important to us all. We look forward to creating new recipes for everyone to enjoy. Assortment of Gourmet cookies, including: Best Butter, Butter Dip, Chocolate Chip, Lemon Lover's, Key Lime, Mocha Dip, Pecan Crescents, Pecan Shortbread, and Sprinkles
Devon Seafood www.Devonseafood.com
Upscale casual with imagination and style - just down the street. Located at the corner of Chicago and Wabash, Devon Seafood Grill offers premium aquatic fare, seamless service and an exhilarating atmosphere. Our indulgent cuisine emphasizes freshness, creativity and simplicity - themes mirrored in the architecture of our two bars and multiple dining areas.
Our display cellar showcases a selection of over 600 fine wines and champagnes. And for tastes that run towards the exotic, our Wine Spectators | Wine Enthusiast list features an impressive list of rare and coveted wines from the finest wine-producing regions in the world.
Fogo de Chao www.fogo.com
Located in River North, Fogo de Chao is Chicago's authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse. With their prix fixe menu and distinctive dining areas, it is the perfect place for group, business or leisure dining. The prix fixe menu features 15 cuts of fire-roasted beef, lamb, pork and chicken; a sumptuous selection of gourmet salads and fresh vegetables; and traditional hot sides. Skilled Gaucho chefs prepare and carve the various cuts tableside. A Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, full bar, and a variety of decadent desserts compliment your dining experience. Fogo has been recognized internationally for its high quality food and exceptional service. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at www.fogo.com.
Garrett Popcorn Shops www.garrettpopcorn.com
For more than 60 years, Garrett Popcorn Shops handcrafts every small batch of their gourmet popcorn daily. They use only the highest-quality ingredients including their signature blend of locally grown kernels. Their secret family recipe, passed down three generations, is handmade in old-fashioned copper kettles.
When local fans asked for a mixture of sweet and salty, they created The Chicago Mix: a blend of their famous CaramelCrisp(r) and CheeseCorn(tm) recipes. It remains their most popular flavor and a consistent favorite throughout our entire fan base.
On Occasion Catering www.onoccasioncatering.com
Your unique catering needs are the focus for On Occasion Catering & Events. Catering special events calls for attentive service, a gourmet's touch, and food made from scratch using the finest ingredients available.
On Occasion Catering & Events is delighted to announce the launch of our new Dessert and Pastry line..."Fat Bottomed Girls"! Our cheeky offerings include the Scandalous Chocolate Torte with Caramel and Sea Salt, the Lavish Fig & Mascarpone Torte, our Extravagant Pecan Bars laced with Jamaican Rum, and many others; all made to order, with the best of ingredients. Please contact us for a full list and pricing at (847)963-6700 or at www.onoccasioncatering.com.
Park Avenue Wine Bar www.parkavenuewinebar.com
Park Avenue Wine Bar is a distinctive destination for wine enthusiasts in Barrington and the Chicagoland area. Park Avenue features wines and other libations in a chic, comfortable bar setting. We feature 25 wines by the glass, and of course peruse our list of over 70 wines by the bottle. A wide array of beer, cocktails and after dinner drinks is also available. A full food menu for lunch and dinner features small plates, dinner entrees, salads, sandwiches and dessert. Executive Chef Ted Stay's menu emphasizes fresh local and sustainable ingredients. The food is at once classic and cutting edge. All of Park Avenue's wines as well as liquor are available for retail purchase.
Roy's Restaurant www.roysrestaurant.com
In Hawaii there are two things of equal importance-food and the "aloha" spirit. The blending of these two dynamic principles is how Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine was born. In 1988, James Beard Award winner Roy Yamaguchi opened the first Roy's in Honolulu, Hawaii. Today there are over 37 locations around the world. Roy's uses European techniques and Asian cuisine mixed with Hawaiian hospitality to create a fine dining experience unlike any other. Where the "aloha" style of service comes straight from the heart, and where any occasion becomes an unforgettable evening.
Shen Yun Show Chicago www.shenyun2012.com
Shen Yun Show Chicago is local non-profit organization that introduces Chinese culture and presents Shen Yun performing arts to Chicagoans every year. Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company whose mission is to revive China's divinely-inspired culture that spans 5,000 years of history. A Shen Yun performance features the world's finest classical Chinese dancers, choreographers and musicians. Every year Shen Yun provides people around the world with a cross-cultural experience that inspires and educates in powerful, lasting ways. Shen Yun will perform at Civic Opera House this April 19- 22. For more information visit www.ShenYun2012.com or call 800-515-3468
Shen Yun will be serving an assortment of Chinese teas, fresh fruits, and traditional Chinese desserts.
Savor Chicago www.savorchicagomcpl.com/
Welcome to SAVOR... the name may be new to McCormick Place but it’s a name you can trust for exceptional service. If you’ve experienced the premier catering at the Moscone Center or one of SAVOR’s 30 additional convention centers, or world-class dining at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, you have enjoyed SAVOR. For over 30 years, we have built our reputation on providing show organizers and exhibit managers great experiences and world-class food. As you make your plans to visit McCormick Place, think of SAVOR... and this website, as your resource to help you create a truly successful event experience.