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Ramenfest 2018

Ramenfest is back for its 4th year! A far cry from what was once known as a cheap, college student pantry staple, ramen has taken the states by storm with new, authentic shops popping up all around the country. On Sunday, February 18th, Chef Bill Kim of urbanbelly and bellyQ will be inviting chefs from around the city to prepare their culinary interpretations of this classic dish. Over twenty chefs will try their hand at ramen and you'll have the chance to taste them all and vote for your favorite! Join us for a day filled with: ramen, booze, arts & more!

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Trotter Project, a non-profit organization that seeks to unite budding talent interested in the culinary arts, along with the hospitality and service industries, through a variety of mentorship programs designed to educate and inspire. Partnerships include: Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), Kendall College, Washburne Culinary Institute, plus many more.

*Huge thank you to our sponsors: Caviar, Essentia Water, Myojo, Suntory Whisky, Blick Paint, Korin Knives, Tanduay Rum, Shochu, and Woodstone Ovens!*

Judges:
JD Giannis | Ramen Fanatic
Steve Dolinsky | The Hungry Hound
Chef Craig Couper | Past Winner and Exec Chef of Michael Jordan's Steak House
Takashi Yagihashi |Owner of Slurping Turtles
Elyse Inamine | Food & Wine Associate Restaurant Editor

1) VIP tickets include... **SOLD OUT** Early access into the festival at 11AM, unlimited ramen tastings, open bar, custom ceramic ramen bowls created by Ashley Lin & Won Kim of Kimski, 4x4 Canvas Designs of "The Smallest Large Series" by Zach Blatt, Signed Ramenfest Poster, and more.

2) General Admission tickets include... Unlimited Ramen Tastings beginning at 12PM, 2 Drink Tickets, Ramenfest Poster

Restaurant Lineup:

Barry Sorkin | Smoque BBQ
Giuseppe Tentori | GT Prime
AJ Walker | Publican Anker
Stephanie Izard | Little Goat
Julie Warpinski | Big Star
Dan Snowden | Bad Hunter
Christine Cikowski & Joshua Kulp | Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Pat Sheerin | City Mouse
Nick Lacasse | Half Acre
John Manion | El Che Bar
Jimmy Bannos | Heaven on Seven
Dan Salls | Quiote
Eric Michael | Regards to Edith
Jimmy Papadopoulos | Bellemore
Mark Steur | Funkenhausen
Mike Brockman | Woodstone Ovens
Brenton Balika | Margeaux Brasserie
Jason Hammel | Lula Cafe
Toni Robertson | The Peninsula
Trevin Van Dyke | Steingold's of Chicago
Rick Ortiz & Diego Cruz | Antique Taco