Taste of Latin America
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Friday to Sunday, August 24-26, 2012 |
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Friday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am to 9:00pm |
| Location: |
3600 to 3828 W Armitage, from Central Park Ave to Avers St., Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
Block Federation Club
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For foodies and non-foodies alike, Latin American cuisine can be
both exotic, yet sometimes hard to discover in a city like Chicago
which, unknown to many, is home to consulates from 17 Latin American
countries! That's about to change at the inaugural Taste of Latin
America food, wine and art festival supported by 26th Ward Alderman
Roberto Maldonado.
This new culinary happening will be held in the west Logan Square
neighborhood that's fast-becoming a buzzing urban hot spot. Visitors
will be treated to flavorful delights ranging from the islands of Cuba
and Puerto Rico to South America's Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela and,
of course, Mexico. In addition to food, wines and arts & crafts, the
fest will feature a "Taste of Latin America Culinary Stage presented by
Sysco Chicago" as well as an entertainment stage.
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The below vendors will be providing the sweet treats at this year's event!
- El Campeon
- Triangulo de Sol
- Churros Factory
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Taste of Latin America Culinary Stage
(presented by Sysco Chicago)
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Cooking Demonstrations
Chefs from these restaurants will share personal cooking tips and secrets as they prepare their favorite dishes.
Saturday
Noon - Carnivale (Brazilian)
1:00 p.m. - Aripos (Venezuelan)
2:00 p.m. - Garifuna Flava (Belize)
3:00 p.m. - El Veneno de Nayarit (Mexico)
4:00 p.m. - Sabor Latino (Puerto Rico)
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Chef Competitions
Chefs from these restaurants will create signature dishes. They will
then be judged by Taste of Latin America culinary panelists who will
crown one the tastiest of the "competition."
Sunday
Noon - 90 Miles Cuban Café (Cuban)
1:00 p.m. - Las Tablas Colombian Steakhouse/ Macondo (Colombian)
2:00 p.m. - Texas de Brazil (Brazilian)
3:00 p.m. - Zapatista Restaurant (Mexico)
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Main Stage Music Entertainment
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Friday
5:00pm - Orquesta La Unidad (salsa, Cuban)
7:00pm - Mannix Martinez Tribute to the Legends (salsa)
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Saturday
Noon - Yabba Griffith (reggae)
2:00pm - Samuel del Real Quartet (Latin jazz)
4:00pm - Chicago Samba & Dancers (Brazilian)
6:00pm - Mikey O Comedy Show
7:30pm - The Business (R&B/dance/salsa)
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Sunday
Noon - Bomba Con Buya (Bomba music, dancing, Puerto Rico)
1:30pm - Mariachi Tequila (Mariachi music, Mexico)
3:00pm - Carpacho y su Super Combo (salsa, Colombia)
5:00pm - Juvenato (Vallenato music, Colombia)
7:00pm - Elizardi Castro (comedian)
7:30pm - R Gang (R&B/dance)
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