Taste of Chicago
add photosOne of Chicago's largest and highly popular annual events is the 'Taste of Chicago'. Plan on attending each year from the end of June to Independence day and set your tastebuds on some excellent foods in a very wide variety of flavors!
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"changes in 2011 but still great"
this event was free to get in and then tickets were needed to be bought to get food, but the city said they loose money on this event every year and they want to start charging just to get in.....besides that bad news the taste of Chicago is great especially for visitors is like a jam packed Chicago experience...there are certain days where there are activities just for the kids including face painting and a free kids themed concert...great to go to
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"Good to do once"
We used to go to the Taste every summer when I was a child. It seems it has gotten much busier, and much more expensive since then. We rarely go now, especially now that we have kids. It gets very crowded and my husband worries about their safety in such a large crowd. (We have 4 kids years old and younger, so it's hard to keep them all in line!) It's definitely fun to experience it once, but not necessary to go every year.
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"over rated."
There is absolutely no reason for you to visit the Taste. Unfortunately it has become a mob scene with over priced food and drinks. The crowd control is under staffed and it can be scary at times. There is no way I would take a child here. It's also usually super hot and uncomfortable with so many people there.
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"Hot, crowded, expensive, food's not that great. "
Lots of food to eat but not much else to do. It is very expensive and the food isn't that great. The heat is excruciating, for that reason, I don't recommed taking children. If you're going to spend the money there are plenty of other things to do like the museums, cubs game, or shopping on Michigan Ave.
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"Food Food and More Food"
What more could you want... food for as far as the eye can see. For a few weeks right before the 4th of July every year, Grant Park comes alive with some treats from some of the best restaurants in the city. Great food in smaller portions, so you can try a lot. The down side is it often comes with big crowds and can be expensive.
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"Very good experience"
Last summer was the first time my family and i went to taste of chicago. we were amazed by how big the crowd was. We enjoyed it a lot means a lot. We can't wait to go there again this year. We loved all the freebies/games/raffles we played there. We had taken free pictures too. We loved tons of t-shirts/pens/tooth-paste/tote bags we got for free. We bought tons of food and tried it, we loved it. We tried our country food too and it was very delicious. We took public transportation and wasn't bad at all. We just can't wait to go again this year.
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"A little overwhelming"
The Taste is a must for Chicagians and vistors at least once. However, it is always hot and crowded. The food though is the best around with so many options to choose from and every ethnic type of food. Allows you to try new food too like alligator. Kids love the games, shows and desserts.
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"food fest"
If you live in the Chicago area, this is a must, This food festival is so much bigger than the little suburban ones. I like that they sell more taste samples now at each vendor. We could never finish the larger portions before and would be full after one food item. It does get very crowded, though, so keep an eye on the little ones.
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"Great outing for the family"
Although it can get a little crowded, this is a great outing for families! We got great food and enjoyed hanging around Buckingham Fountain and seeing the great views of the lake and the city. We went at lunchtime, which is supposedly when the crowds are lowest. We did not hear any music, but I understand there are great bands that play later in the afternoon and in the evenings.
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"The best I've seen"
I have been to many different Tastes (Chicago and elsewhere), and I have found that Chicago puts on one of the BEST Tastes around. There are a lot of different foods to try, so even the most picky eaters can find something to eat. There is a lot of entertainment on every single day of the Taste, and a wide enough variety to make just about everyone happy. There are rides, contests, and other attractions/booths to draw interest. It has gotten so large that the last time we went, we went on two days so we could take it all in. Other towns may copy, but this is THE taste to see and experience!
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"Bring a hungry appetite!"
You can find safe bets like pizza and corn on the cob, but this food fair also gives you a wonderful opportunity to sample ethnic cuisine you might not be willing to gamble on at a regular restaurant, such as Ethiopian beef, Thai chicken satay, Polish potato pierogies, or Jamaican jerk chicken. Save room for dessert—for example, Italian ice, fried dough, chocolate-dipped strawberries, or Eli’s famous Chicago cheesecake. There are all sorts of music and dance performances to entertain you while you eat.
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