the james beard foundation's taste america

	FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2007 Chicago Celebrates James Beard Foundation's 20th Anniversary With A Benefit Dinner
	Location	The Signature Room at the 95th The Hancock Center 875 North Michigan Avenue
	Price	$120 pp
	Time	6:00 pm

	Featured Chefs
		Patrick Sheerin The Signature Room at the 95th, Chicago
		Alexander Cheswick May Street Market, Chicago
		Bill Kim Le Lan, Chicago
		Mike Sheerin Blackbird, Chicago
		Bruce Sherman North Pond, Chicago

	Local Sponsors

	Tickets and Information To make reservations or for further information, contact: Robin at the Signature Room at the 95th Phone: 312-280-0472
	American Express^®is the Official Card of the James Beard Foundation. Please remember to use your Card for your ticket purchase. The James Beard Foundation will donate a portion of the proceeds from the benefit dinner to Common Threads.

	SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2007 FREE Festival Day at
	Location	142 Oak Brook Center Oakbrook, IL
	Time	10:00 am - 4:00 pm

	A free day of culinary events featuring cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings by award-winning chefs, children's educational activities, and tastings of artisanal products.

	Featured Guests
		Alexander Cheswick, May Street Market Alexander will be in-store for a cooking demonstration.
		JBF Award Winner Charlie Trotter Charlie will be in-store to personalize your copy of Spa Cuisine. (Proof of Williams-Sonoma^® purchase is required)

	Children's Activity
		Where do fruits and vegetables come from? How do they grow? Bring your children (ages 6 thru 10) to our festival to learn about the foods they eat at an interactive educational activity. Sponsored by Canon.

	Local Flavors - American Tastes
		Sample regional products from... Green City Market Farmers: Genesis Growers, Green Acres Farm, Iron Creek Farm Enjoy just-picket produce from local growers paired with Williams-Sonoma dipping oils, balsamic vinegars, and salsas

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