Fine Food & Drink

FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY SERVES AS THE EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF THE NATION'S LARGEST AUTO SHOW FEATURING HUNDREDS OF NEW VEHICLES, SOME ON DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME ANYWHERE. GUESTS WILL BE TRANSPORTED THROUGH AN EVENING OF OPULENCE AS THEY PERUSE THE SHOW FLOOR AND ARE PRESENTED WITH TASTINGS OF POPULAR MENU ITEMS FROM CHICAGO'S TOP RESTAURANTS AND CATERING COMPANIES. VARIOUS BEVERAGE BRANDS WILL OFFER SIGNATURE COCKTAILS, CRAFT BEERS, AND A SELECTION OF WINES. BROWSE OUR CURRENT LIST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSORS BELOW. STAY IN TOUCH TO LEARN ABOUT NEW SPONSORS AND WHAT EACH WILL BE SERVING THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT.

WELCOME TO FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY

Food & Beverage Locations

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Food

Andy’s Frozen Custard
Build your own Sundaes!

Biteable Baked Goods
Bourbon Pecan Brownies, Blueberry Crumble Bar, Ultimate Chocolate Mousse

Bitoy’s Sweet Treats
Gourmet Popcorn & Confections

Carnivale
Raspberry Cheesecake tarts, Pistachio Cheesecake tarts
Passion fruit tarts, Chocolate Dulce de Leche bites

Catered by Design – Savory
Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin V, GF
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese Pops V
Vegan “Sausage” Roll V, GF, VGN

Catered by Design – Sweet
Chocolate Rice Pudding V, GF
Passionfruit Curd Tartlet V

Connie’s Pizza
Authentic Sicilian Pizza
Sausage, Cheese, Veggie

Eris Cider House & Brewery
Shrimp Paella GF

Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats
BBL (Blueberry Basil Lime) Vegan Ice Cream   VGN
Cookie Monster Dairy Ice Cream
Key Lime Vibe Vegan Ice Cream  VGN

Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
Mini Chicago-style Hot Dogs

Norman’s Bistro
Bread Pudding

OVG Italian
COLD - Slow roasted Cherry Tomato Panzanella, Burrata, Ciabatta, Basil, Garlic, Sherry Veg
Brussels Sprouts, Lemon Ricotta, Local Honey, Balsamic Veg, GF
Ricotta Gnocchi, Butternut squash, Truffle, Parmesan, Sage Veg

OVG Modern Japanese Steak House
COLD - Ginger-Sesame Marinated Watermelon, Scallions, Tamari-Ponzu, Sesame VG, GF, DF, Contains Sesame
Charred NY Strip Steak, Wafu Dressing, Pickled Shallot, Chile Crunch GF, DF, Contains Sesame
Kimchi and Pork Belly Dumplings, Soy Dressing DF, Contains Sesame

OVG Smokehouse
COLD - Artichoke, Broad Bean and Asparagus Salad, Goat Cheese, Toasted Cornbread Veg
Smoked Turkey “Burnt Ends”
Bread and Butter Pickled Jalapeno’s, Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce, Cheesy Grits GF
Pimento Mac and Cheese Cups, Smoked Breadcrumbs Veg

OVG Mediterranean
COLD - Vegetarian Hummus Bowls VG, GF, DF Contains Sesame
Turkish Meatballs, Harissa Sauce, Yogurt Sauce
Yogurt and Lemon Marinated Chicken Skewers, Tahini GF, Contains Sesame

OVG Latin America
COLD - Hearts of Palm Ceviche VG, GF, DF
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Brochette, Aji Amarillo Aioli, Fried Casava GF, DF
Ropa Viejo Jack Fruit Empanada VG, DF

Smoke Daddy
Pork Belly Bites
Deviled Eggs
Mac & Cheese Bites

Tuco & Blondie
Mini Chicken Tinga Tacos
Mini Tuna Tacos

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Beverages

Goose Island Beer Company
312 Urban Wheat
Goose Island Full Pocket Pils
Sophie Belgian Style Ale
Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug

Trinchero Family Estates
Avissi Prosecco
Seaglass Chardonnay
Regaleali Rose
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon

Bailey’s Chocolate & Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie

Bumbu Rum
Bumbu Original Old Fashioned
Bumbu OG & XO Mai Tai
Bumbu Dark & Stormy

Tres Agaves Tequila
Organic Margarita
Organic Paloma

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