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

Passed Appetizers by OVG Hospitality
Ahi Tuna Tartare Tacos
Polenta Cakes with Whipped Goat Cheese, Tomato Jam, Basil
Spinach and Artichoke Cups
Served with Avissi Prosecco

Italian Station by OVG Hospitality
Petite Antipasto Cones - Caprese Skewers, Prosciutto wrapped Breadsticks, Fontina, Olives, Tortellini
"That's a Spicy Meatball" Hoagie with Homemade Giardiniera and Provolone
Fontina, Pea, and Sundried Tomato Arancini

Southern Bell by OVG Hospitality
Mini NOLA Crab Grilled Cheese on Sourdough
Shrimp and Grits
Bourbon-Maple and Peppercorn Pork Belly Skewers

Latin Station by OVG Hospitality
Shrimp Ceviche cups - roasted serrano, lime, tortilla chips
Barbacoa Beef Empanadas - fire roasted tomatillo salsa, queso fresco
Mexican style street corn

Mediterranean by OVG Hospitality
Classic Potato and Pea Samosa's - Cilantro and Tamarind Chutney
Greek Town Petite Roasted Mushroom Gyros - Tomato, Cucumber, Whipped Feta Coriander and Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewer, Spicy Harissa- Red Pepper Jam, Cool Cucumber Tzatziki

Gold Coast Lounge by OVG Hospitality 
Mini Lobster Rolls - 24 Karat Aioli
Millionaire Club Double Baked Potatoes - Truffle, Caviar Cream 
Petite Filet Mignon Sliders- Balsamic Onion and Bacon Jam, Baby Arugula, Horseradish, Brioche

Andy's Frozen Custard
Build your own Sundaes!

Beyond Catering
Buona Italian Beef bites
Grilled Tuna Wasabi crisp

Biteable Baked Goods
S'mores Bars
Mini cupcakes - Raspberry Champagne, Tiramisu, Double Chocolate, Red Velvet

Bitcoy's Sweet Treats
Menu TBA

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

Catered by Design - Savory
Peruvian Chicken Skewer  (GF)
Vegan Mushroom Meatball Bite (V,GF,DF,VG)

Catered by Design - Sweet
Pink Peppercorn Sugar Cookie Sandwich
Red current jam
Roasted Berry & Fudge Whoopie Pie
Dark Chocolate Mousse, blackberry crunch

Eris Cider House & Brewery
Bang Bang Brisket
Smoked Brisket, Sweet Chili aoli,
Mixed greens, pickled slaw, Cilantro crema

Norman's Bistro
Chicken Gumbo

Springview Sweets
Fudge Brownies, Vanilla bean Cupcakes, Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Tuco & Blondie
Elote Street Corn (V, GF)
Mayo, Chili powder, fresh lime juice, crumbled Cotija Cheese

Smoke Daddy
Build Your Own Mac & Cheese
Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Jalapenos, Green Onions

TAO
Menu TBA

Weber Grill
Menu TBA

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Beverages

Goose Island Beer Company
312 Urban Wheat
Goose Island Full Pocket Pils
Goose Island IPA
Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug

Trinchero Family Estates
Avissi Prosecco
Joel Gott Chardonnay
Bieler Rose
Charles & Charles Cabernet Sauvignon

Aviation Gin
Pizza Negroni
Aviation American Gin, Amaro, Sweet Vermouth

Bailey's Irish Cream

Don Julio Tequila

Seedlip Spirit Free

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