Taste of Chicago 2019 — What’s being served?

Heading to Taste of Chicago this year? The lakefront food and music fest runs July 10-14 in Grant Park.

When it comes to the food, you’ll have 82 eateries from which to choose, and that can be a a daunting task. You probably have your annual favorites, but this year’s festival boasts 37 newcomers among the full-run vendors, pop-ups and food trucks.

Here’s a look at what’s being served this year, so you can plan your feasting ahead of time. Remember, you need to purchase strips of tickets ahead of time or onsite. Admission to Taste is free, but food/beverage tickets will cost $10 per strip of 14 tickets. In addition to regular menu item selections, Taste fans will once again be able to partake in “Taste of” portions, priced at $3 or less.

For more information on Taste of Chicago, visit tasteofchicago.us.

In alphabetical order here are the 2019 Taste of Chicago menu items (GF= gluten-free items available; V= vegetarian; “taste of” = smaller Taste portion available for purchase). The numbers represent the booth number/location for the purveyor (see map below to locate them). Keep in mind, menus are subject to change without notice.

10 - Arun’s Thai Restaurant (GF)

• Thai Crab Fried Rice; Mango Beef Salad; Phad Thai with Big Prawns
• Taste of: Phad Thai; Mango Beef Salad; Fried Wontons

42 - Aunty Joy’s Jamaican Kitchen (V)(GF)

• Jerk Chicken with Festival
• Taste of: Jerk Chicken; Festival

21 - Beat Kitchen (V)(GF)

• Empanadas (2); Vegan Sandwich; Mac n Cheese and Bacon
• Taste of: Jerk Pork Taco; Empanada (1); Tater Tots

7- Billy Goat Tavern

• Single Cheeseburger; Double Cheeseburger; Rib Eye Steak Sandwich
• Taste of: Cheeseburger (1/2); Potato Chips

22- BJ’s Market & Bakery (V)(GF)

• Mustard Fried Catfish; Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich; House-Made Potato Chips
• Taste of: Mustard Fried Catfish; Peach Cobbler

Courtesy DCASE

17 - Brazilian Bowl Inc. – NEW (GF)

• Beef Brazilian Bowl; Chicken Brazilian Bowl; Feijoada (National Dish of Brazil)
• Taste of: Cheese Empanada; Beef Empanada; Coxinha (Croquette with Chicken)

39 - BUONA Beef

• Buona’s Italian Beef; Buona’s Italian Sausage; Chicken Tenders with Fries
• Taste of: Buona’s Italian Beef; Buona’s Fries

41 - Buscia’s Bacon Buns – NEW

• Cheddar Bacon Bun
• Taste of: Cheddar Bacon Bun

32 - Caffe Gelato Soiree (V)(GF)

• Two Scoop Cup; Two Scoop Cone
• Taste of: One Scoop Gelato (Chocolate or Stracciatella); One Scoop Sorbet (Acai, Lemon or Strawberry)

12 - Chicago’s Dog House

• Alligator Sausage; Rattlesnake Rabbit Sausage
• Taste of: Mini Chicago Style Hot Dog; Gator Bites; Snake Bites

Megan Nagorzanski/Sun-Times

44 - Churro Factory-Xurro

• Funnel Cake; Churro Sundae
• Taste of: Churro; Churritos; Ice Cream (Strawberry, Vanilla or Chocolate

35 - Connie’s Pizza (V)

• Giant Slice of Sausage Pizza; Giant Slice of Cheese Pizza; Pizzundae
• Taste of: Watermelon Ice; Lemon Ice

33 - Doom Street Eats (GF)

• Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese; Maple Bacon Donut Grilled Cheese; BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado
• Taste of: Spicy Pickle Fries; Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese; Italian Beef & Giardiniera Grilled Cheese

34 - Esperanza (V)(GF)

• Elote in a Cup; Mangonada; Nachos
• Taste of: Elote in a Cup; Nachos

23 - Franco’s Ristorante (V)(GF)

• Italian Ice (Lemon or Watermelon); Sea Salt and Caramel Gelato; Nutella® & Brioche Gelato Sandwich
• Taste of: Lemon Italian Ice; Watermelon Italian Ice

9 - Frannie’s Café Inc (V)

• Italian Beef Sandwich; Italian Sausage Sandwich
• Taste of: Italian Ice (Lemonade or Mango); Beef and Sausage Combo Sandwich (1/2); Italian Beef Sandwich (1/2); Fresh Cut French Fries

13 - Frönen – (V)(GF)

• Sweet Strawberry Nice Cream; Madagascar Vanilla Nice Cream; Dark Chocolate Nice Cream
• Taste of: Chocolate Covered Sweet Strawberry Nice Cream Bar; Chocolate Covered Banana Coconut Nice Cream Bar; Chocolate Covered Chocolate Nice Cream Bar

3 - Garifuna Flava: A Taste of Belize (V)(GF)

• Jerk Chicken with Rice & Beans & Ripe Plantain; Panades; Jerk Chicken Tacos
• Taste of: Jerk Chicken; Fried Ripe Plantain

8 - Hakka Bakka Indian Kati Rolls – NOW 5 DAYS (GF)

• Chicken Tikka Kati Rolls
• Taste of: Samosa; Chicken Tikka Drumsticks; Vada Pav; Chicken Tikka Kati Roll

36 - Iyanze (V)(GF)

• Jerk Chicken with Red Rice & Beans & Plantains; Jollof Rice with Oxtails; Coconut Rice with Goat Meat
• Taste of: Jerk Chicken; Nigerian Donut (Puff Puff); Greens & Plantains

26 - Josephine’s Cooking

• World Tour Corn; Mexican Corn; Jerk Corn
• Taste of: Italian Corn; USA Honey BBQ Corn; Jerk Corn

Megan Nagorzanski/Sun-Times

16 - Kasia’s Deli (GF)

• Pierogi with Sour Cream (Potato & Cheese, Potato Cheddar & Jalapeno, Buffalo Chicken, Sauerkraut or Beef); Polish Sausage Sandwich with Sautéed Onion, Pickle, Tomato, Sauerkraut & Giardiniera; Combo Plate (2 Pierogi, Potato Pancake, Sausage & Sauerkraut)
• Taste of: Potato Pancakes (Latkes) with Sour Cream or Apple Sauce; Potato & Cheese Pierogi; Blueberry Blintz with Chocolate Sauce & Whipped Cream

6 - La Mexicana (V)(GF)

• Taste of: Watermelon Pop; Strawberry Pop; Mango Pop; Lemon-Lime Pop

40 - Lao Sze Chuan – NEW (V)

• Five Spice Szechuan Style Chicken
• Taste of: Szechuan Cold Noodle Salad

Courtesy DCASE

25 - Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

• Cheese Pizza; Cheese & Sausage Pizza; Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
• Taste of: Malnati Salad; Bruschetta

37 - Premier Rollin BBQ

• Roasted Turkey Leg with BBQ Sauce; BBQ Pulled Turkey Sliders with Slaw; Corn on the Cob (Elote)
• Taste of: BBQ Pulled Turkey Slider; Cilantro Lime Slaw; Whole Dill Pickle

Courtesy DCASE

38 - The Original Rainbow Cone LLC

• Original Rainbow Cone; Cookies & Cream
• Taste of: Dream Cup; Rainbow Taster Cup

5 - Ricobene’s

• Italian Breaded Steak Sandwich; Combo Beef and Sausage Sandwich; Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings
• Taste of: Italian Breaded Steak Sandwich; Fresh Cut Fries with Cheese

19 - Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs

• BBQ Rib Tips; BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork; Cajun Fries
• Taste of: Mini Boneless Rib Sandwich; Pulled Pork Slider; Hot Links

45 - Seoul Taco – NOW 5 DAYS

• Korean BBQ Bulgogi Tacos; Korean BBQ Spicy Pork Taco
• Taste of: Korean BBQ Bulgogi Tacos; Korean BBQ Spicy Pork Taco

24 - Star of Siam (GF)

• Pot Stickers; Grilled Chicken Satay; Pad Thai Noodles
• Taste of: Pad Thai Noodles; Pot Stickers; Ice Cream (Coconut, Mango or Green Tea)

11 - Texas de Brazil (GF)

• Combo Platter–Sausage (1), Chicken (1) and Garlic Steak (1) with Bun
• Taste of: Garlic Steak; Brazilian Sausage; Chicken Wrapped in Bacon; Bun

46 - The Cookie Crate – NEW

• Summertime Pail; Large Bag; Regular Bag
• Taste of: Taste Bag; Sample Bag

Sun-Times File Photo

20 - The Eli’s Cheesecake Company (V)

• Original Plain Cheesecake with Strawberries; Cookie Cheesecake Smoosh Made with Oreo® Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce; Chocolate Chip Crunch Dipper (Frozen Chocolate Chip Cheesecake on a Stick, Dipped in Crunchy Dark Chocolate)
• Taste of: Turtle Cheesecake; Lemon Mixed Berry Cheesecake; Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake

43 - The Slab Bar-B-Que – NEW

• Rib Tips; Turkey Legs
• Taste of: Hand Cut Fries; Pork Hot Links

4 - Ukai Japanese Restaurant

• Chicken Gyoza; Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura; Chicken Yakisoba Noodles
• Taste of: Chicken Gyoza; Chicken Yakisoba Noodles

18 - Vee Vee’s African Restaurant

• Jerk Chicken with Red Beans & Rice; Fried Plantain with Sautéed Goat; Jollof Rice with Sautéed Goat
• Taste of: Jerk Chicken with Red Beans & Rice; Fried Plantain & Jollof Rice

1 - Vienna Beef

• Chicago Style Hot Dog or Plain; Chicago Style Jumbo Dog or Plain; Fries
• Taste of: Chicago Style Hot Dog or Plain (1/2); Pickle on a Stick

15 - Yum Dum

• Pork Belly Steamed Buns (2); Kimchi Cheese Fries
• Taste of: Mini Pork Belly Steamed Bun; Kimchi Cheese Fries Taste Portion

14 - Yvolina’s Tamales – NEW (V)(GF)

• Taste of: Vegan Tamale (Kale with Multicolor Peppers in Mole or Quinoa with Lentils); Vegetarian Tamale (Poblano Pepper with Cheese or Spinach with Cheese); Chicken Tamale (Red Mole or Green Mole); Rice & Mole; Cauliflower Vegan Ceviche

POP-UPS

WEDNESDAY

27 - A Place by Damao – NEW (V)(GF)

• Handmade Sweet & Spicy Noodle; Crispy Fried Pork
• Taste of: Handmade Bell Dumpling; Spicy Potato Strips; Sweet Tofu Pudding

29 - Jeannie’s Flan Inc. – NEW (V)

• Taste of: Coconut Flan; Guava Flan; Bread Pudding; Nutella Flan; Vanilla Flan

31 - Jus Sandwiches – NEW (V)(GF)

• Johnny B’s Ribeye with Traditional Macaroni Salad
• Taste of: Turkey Turkky Turkay with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Grilled Rib Tip Sandwich with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Deep Fried Rib Tip Sandwich with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Garbaaage Sliders with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Johnny B’s Pulled Pork Sandwich with Traditional Macaroni Salad

28 - Nourish Catering – NEW (V)(GF)

• Brazilian Beef Skewers; Brazilian Ice Cream (Acai Sorbet), Fresh Fruit, Granola
• Taste of: Cheese Puffs; Brazilian Fries

30 - Seafood City Supermarket (Grill City)

WED|THURS

• Pork BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Chicken BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)
• Taste of: Pork BBQ on a Stick; Chicken BBQ on a Stick

THURSDAY

29 - BettyBot Shop (V)(GF)

• Cashew Almond Cheese and Cracker Plate with Local Micro Greens; Cookie Plate
• Taste of: Brownie; Chicago Blues Velvet Cupcake; Farinata with Herb Seed Paté & Pickled Turnip

27 - Egg Rolls Etc. – NEW (V)

• Mild Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll with Ranch; Kingston’s Mac & Cheese Egg Roll with Marinara; Taco Ole with Ground Turkey Egg Roll with Ole Sauce
• Taste of: Gert’s Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Egg Roll with Sweet & Sour Sauce; The “SVP” Vegan Spicy Jerk Cabbage Egg Roll with Pineapple Salsa; Korean Beef Egg Roll with Asian Mayo

31 - Jason’s Deli – NEW (GF)

• Taste of: Nutty Mixed up Salad (Organic Field Greens, Grapes, Feta, Nuts, Dried Cranberries, Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds & Organic Apples); Ham and Hard Salami Muffaletta; Turkey Muffaletta; Corned Beef on Rye with Swiss; American Potato Salad

30 - Seafood City Supermarket (Grill City)

WED|THURS

• Pork BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Chicken BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)
• Taste of: Pork BBQ on a Stick; Chicken BBQ on a Stick

28 - These Wingz? (V)

• Wingz (4) and Fries; Ribz (4) and Fries; Wingz Bowl (Mac and Cheese)
• Taste of: Ribz (2); Mac and Cheese; Wingz (2)

FRIDAY

27 - Bar Takito – NEW (GF)

• Taste of: Ropa Vieja Taco; Chicken Al Pastor Taco; Esquites; Veggie Taco; Frozen Coconut Custard

31 - Barangaroos Aussie Pies – NEW

• Classic Mince Pie; Steak & Potato Pie; Chicken Tikka Masala Pie
• Taste of: Classic Mince Pie; Steak & Potato Pie; Chicken Tikka Masala Pie

30 - Dmen Tap – NEW (V)(GF)

• Giant Pretzel and Mustard; Curly Curry Fries; CurryWurst on a Stick
• Taste of: CurryWurst; Pretzel; Curly Curry Fries

29 - Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – NEW (V)(GF)

• Taste of: Street Treat – Salty Caramel; Street Treat – Honey Vanilla Bean; Street Treat – Lemon Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt; Street Treat – Frosé Sorbet; Street Treat – Darkest Chocolate Truffle

28 - Luella’s Gospel Bird – NEW (GF)

• Georgia Style Shrimp & Grits
• Taste of: Chicken & Waffles; Gospel Chicken Wings

Courtesy DCASE

SATURDAY

31 - Classic Cobbler

• Peach Cobbler; Bread Pudding
• Taste of: Peach Cobbler; Blueberry Cobbler; Bread Pudding; Vanilla Ice Cream

30 - Dog Haus – NEW

• Old Town (Beef Hot Dog with Smoked Bacon Wrapped Dog, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli, Pickled Jalapeños, Cotija Cheese) ; Huli Huli (Chicken & Pork Sausage, Bouillonnaise, Sweet Ginger Glaze, Pineapple, Scallions, Pickled Jalapeños, Crispy Onions)
• Taste of: Holy Aioli (Burger with White American Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli); Soo Cali (Beef Hot Dog with Wild Arugula, Avocado, Tomato, Crispy Fried Onions, Spicy Basil Aioli); Old Town; Huli Huli

28 - Madame VanderKloot’s Weiner Emporium – NEW

• BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese Dog; Butter Lamb Curry Dog; Chicken and Waffle Dog
• Taste of: Butter Chicken Curry Dog; Poutine Dog; Mozzarella Stick Pizza Dog

29 - Warm Belly Bakery

• Ube Cookie; Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie
• Taste of: Rocky Road Cookie; Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookie; Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie; Salted Butterscotch & Toffee Cookie

27 - Wood Fire Counter

• Brisket Sandwich; Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Taste of: Brisket Sandwich; Pulled Pork Sandwich

SUNDAY

27 - 90 Miles Cuban Café – NEW (GF)

• Chicken Ropa Vieja with Black Beans & White Rice; Lechon (Pork) with Black Beans & White Rice
• Taste of: Beef Empanada; Chicken Empanada; Cheese Empanada

28 - BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar

• General Tso Popcorn Chicken; Tempura Corn Dog
• Taste of: Japanese Elote; Coconut Ice Cream Sundae

29 - Black Dog Gelato – NEW

• Double Scoop Gelato Cone; Gelato Donut Sandwich on a Stick (3 Donuts)
• Taste of: Mini Gelato Cone; Single Donut Gelato Sandwich

31 - Gordo’s Homemade Ice Cream Bars – NEW (V)

• Taste of: Cinnamon Horchata Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Fresa Forever (Strawberry) Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Oreo® Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip

30 - Kitchen 17 – NEW (V)(GF)

• Deep Dish Sausage + Pepperoni Pizza; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich; Oreo® Cake
• Taste of: Cauliflower Wings; Mac & Cheese; Nachos

FOOD TRUCKS

American Glory

WED|SAT|SUN

• Fully Loaded Pulled Pork Mac’n Cheese; Chicago Stockyards BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Taste of: Fully Loaded Pulled Pork Mac’n Cheese; Chicago Stockyards BBQ Pulled Pork Slider; Mama’s Homemade Bread Pudding

Aztec Dave’s Food Truck (GF)

FRI|SAT|SUN

• Steak Taco; Corn in a Cup
• Taste of: Al Pastor Taco; Chicken Taco

Megan Nagorzanski/Sun-Times

Beavers Coffee + Donuts

WED|THURS|SAT|SUN

• Large – Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar or Chocolate Powder Donuts; Medium – S’mores, Turtle, Strawberry Bella or Nutella® Dream Donuts; Medium – Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar or Chocolate Powder Donuts
• Taste of: Mini – Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar or Chocolate Powder Donuts; Mini – S’mores, Turtle, Strawberry Bella or Nutella Dream Donuts

Big Wang’s Chinese Street Food – NEW (GF)

• THURS|FRI|SUN
• Chicken Fried Rice; Crab Rangoons (3); Vegetarian Fried Rice
• Taste of: Pork & Shrimp Eggroll; Chicken Fried Rice

Coastline Catering – NEW (GF)

WED|THURS|SAT

• Lobster BLT with Cape Cod Chips; Crab Sliders (2) with Cape Cod Chips; Lobster Roll with Kettle Chips
• Taste of: Shrimp Tacos; Lobster Nachos

Da Pizza Dude – NEW

SAT|SUN

• Margarita Pizza; Pepperoni Pizza
• Taste of: Margarita Pizza; Pepperoni Pizza

Giordano’s

WED|FRI|SAT|SUN

• 6” Stuffed Cheese Pizza; 6” Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza; 6” Stuffed Sausage Pizza
• Taste of: Stuffed Cheese Pizza; Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza; Stuffed Sausage Pizza

Harold’s Chicken

WED|THURS|SAT|SUN

• Wings (3); Chicken Tenders (3); French Fries
• Taste of: Nuggets (2); Wing Drummets (2); Okra

La Cocinita (GF)

WED|THURS|FRI|SUN

• The Pork Patacon: Crispy Plantain “Sandwich” with Pulled Pork, Queso Fresco & Spicy Guava Sauce; Chicken Tacos with Cheese and Chipotle Crema; Black Bean & Cheese Arepa
• Taste of: Pork Pataconcito (Mini, Open-faced); Chicken Street Taco

Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp

THURS|FRI|SAT|SUN

• Lightly Breaded Shrimp
• Taste of: Lightly Breaded Shrimp; Corn Fritter

Mr. Quiles Mexican Food – NEW

WED|THURS|FRI

• Steak Torta with Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese & Sour Cream; Steak Burrito with Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, cheese & Sour Cream
• Taste of: Steak Taco with Onion & Cilantro; Steak Tostada with Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese & Sour Cream

Ms. Tittle’s Cupcakes – NEW

WED|THURS|FRI

• Taste of: Red Velvet Cupcake; Turtle Love Cupcake; Salted Caramel Cupcake; Lemon Cupcake; Sprinkles Cupcake; Butter Cookies (2)

Pink Flamingo Food Truck – NEW

WED|THURS

• Slice “Queen” Pizza (Roman Style Pizza with Tomato, Cheese & Basil); Slice “Pepperoni” Pizza; Meatball Sub
• Taste of: Slice “Queen” Pizza; Meatball Sub

FRI|SAT|SUN (GF)

• Twin Taco Tinga de Pollo; Empanada de Elote; Guacamole, Chips & Salsa
• Taste of: Twin Taco Tinga de Pollo; Empanada de Elote

Pink Taco – NEW (GF)

WED|THURS|FRI

• Barbacoa Taco; Shrimp Taco; Carnitas Taco
• Taste of: Guacamole & Chips; Pink Taco; Street Corn

The Lifeway Kefir Shop  (GF)

WED|THURS|FRI|SAT

• Original Frozen Kefir with Two Toppings; Black Raspberry Frozen Kefir with Two Toppings
• Taste of: Original Frozen Kefir; Black Raspberry Frozen Kefir

Three Legged Tacos – NEW (V)(GF)

THURS|FRI|SUN

• Esquites Side
• Taste of: Achiote Tofu Taco; Fried Chicken Taco; Pibil Pork Taco; Corned Brisket Taco

Whadda Jerk – NEW (GF)

FRI|SAT|SUN

• Jerk Fried Burritos; Jerk in a Jar; Jerk Nachos
• Taste of: Fries; Jerk Taco; Jerk Roll

Courtesy DCASE