Two weekends ago I went to the Food Network in Concert
Festival at Ravinia. My parents bought
the tickets last May at a charity event, and I had been looking forward to it
for months. During the day there were 50+
chefs and wineries serving, and at night Phillip Phillips and John Mayer played
a concert. Win win.
I’ve been to other food festivals, so I had a pretty good
idea what to expect. This event was by
far the best one I’ve ever attended.
Ravinia was an ideal venue because you never felt cramped (except for
the 15 minutes of rain when everyone crowded under the tent) and you were
always wondering what was around the next corner, like an Airstream speakeasy serving Don Julio Lavendar Palomas and Spicy Margaritas!
There were a few celebrity sightings including Fabio Viviani
and a handful of Food Network celebrities.
Ina Garten was not there, unfortunately.
That would have been a highlight!
The food was incredible.
I think my favorite bite was a corn and coconut chilled chowder from Graham
Elliot and a seared scallop from…. well I can’t remember where that was
from. It was amazing. The vendors did not skimp on portion sizes or
quality ingredients. Another favorite
was a healthy slice of foie gras with candied bacon and hazelnuts. Ridiculous.
We lucked out with the weather. It was warm, but they predicted a 60-80% chance of showers. We came prepared with a tarp.
I am loving Fall in the Midwest this year. We have had some beautiful summer-like days. Over the weekend I visited my parents at the lake
and enjoyed 80+ degree days. On a whim I
decided to make a fall-ish cocktail, even though it was not quite nippy
outside. This Apple Cider Sangria is a
WINNER.
I threw in some frozen cranberries. Not only do they act as little ice cubes,
they also add great color. I actually
like chomping down on the cranberries, but that might not be for everyone. You can also squeeze a few into your glass.
Apple Cider Sangria is going to be a new fall staple!
Apple Cider Sangria
Lindsay at Perfecting the Pairing
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine (I used pinot grigio)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 orange
- 1 apple, roughly chopped
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
In a large pitcher combine the wine, cider, and brandy. Juice the orange and add the juice to the pitcher. Slice the rest of the orange into wedges and add
along with the apple, cranberries and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine. Chill
for at least one hour. Serve
over ice.
Great place, wonderful food with modern ambiance and comfortable seating with plenty of room. It is now probably one of the best places for NY events in my list. Perfect food, great decor and vibrant atmosphere.
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