Sun-Times Potpourri Section Mention

Sep 22, 2010

Fork, Cork & Style received yet another mention in the Chicago Sun-Times! Read the full article here or see below for details.

"Fork, Cork and Style Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Arlington Park Racecourse, Arlington Heights. The festival is a celebration of signature foods from across the country complemented by entertaining demonstrations from top national celebrity chefs in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Key elements include live bands, the option to taste some of the top wines from the best vintners from around the globe, and a stylish theme designed especially for the Chicago market. Cooking demonstrations by Emeril Lagasse, "Top Chef" finalists (Brian Malarkey, Eli Kirshtein, & Casey Thompson) and local Chicago chefs. Tickets are $25 through Sept. 25 and $35 from Sept. 26 through Oct. 2. Admission includes all music performances, cooking demos and first portion of food from one restaurant of your choice.

Grand Wine Tasting Tickets include admission to the festival including all music performances, cooking demos and first portion of food from one restaurant of your choice, plus access to the Grand Wine Tasting presented by Binny's Beverage Depo. Grand tasting hours are noon to 3 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m. Binny's Beverage Depot Customer Special is $50, promo code required; advance tickets are $60 through Sept. 25 and $70, Sept. 26 through Oct. 2. VIP Tickets include an exclusive meet and greet with celebrity chefs, reserved seating at the cooking demo stage, access to the wine tasting, VIP parking and festival admission, cost is $200. Arlington Park has undercover space in the event of inclement weather. Children 6 and under are free. Fork, Cork and Style food purveyors will be selling food in the festival area at very reasonable prices. If on the day of the event you want to upgrade from a Festival Ticket to a Festival/Grand Wine Tasting ticket, you will be referred to the onsite upgrade window at the Clubhouse Entrance (West) Box Office, Window 9, if tickets are still available. Must be 21 years of age to taste and/or buy wine. Visit www.binnys.com for more information."