Special Olympics Fundraiser: 'Chefs on the Grill'

June 17, 2012 -- On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the Fifth Annual "Chefs on the Grill" chef competition takes place on the plaza at Park Grill in Millennium Park, just beneath the bean.

The event benefits the Special Olympics Chicago. ABC7's Hungry Hound Steve Dolinsky is the celebrity emcee.

To get in the mood, we had Michael Wallach, Executive Chef from Park Grill restaurant, and Jen Kramer, president of Special Olympics Chicago, came into our ABC7 studio kitchen. Chef Michael showed us how to make "Surf, Turf & Grind Kabobs."

Guests 21+ may attend. They can call 312-521-7275 or visit Park GrillChicago.com for tickets.

- "How much is it?" $75 or $90 at the door

- "What does that include?" Unlimited samplings from 13 restaurants and specialty cocktails from 5:30-9:00pm, live band, silent auction and raffle.

Fifth Annual "Chefs on the Grill" Event To Benefit Special Olympics Chicago
Wednesday, June 20
5:30 - 9 p.m.

The Plaza at Park Grill
11 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago

Tickets: (link: www.parkgrillchicago.com/events)
$75 in advance; $90 at the door (includes unlimited food and cocktail sampling)
Cash bar
(312) 521-7275

Emcee: ABC 7's "Hungry Hound" Steve Dolinsky

Participating restaurants include:
Park Grill - Chef Michael Wallach
The Gage/Henri - Chef Dirk Flanigan
III Forks (last year's winner) - Chef Clark Grant
IPO - Chef Trevor Hoyte
Rhapsody - Chef Dean Zanella
Atwood Cafe - Chef Derek Simcik
Cantina Laredo - Chef Angel Blasco
EPIC - Chef Mark Pollard
City Tavern - Chef Kendal Duque
Rosebud Prime - Chef Nahuel Rodriguez
Rosebud Steakhouse - Chef Ben Walanka
Markethouse - Chef Scott Walton
ZED451 - Chef Patrick Justice

Click here for Chef Michael's recipes for Surf, Turf & Grind Kabobs.

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