Michael Reever, Claire Eagan, Jacob Johnson and Tiffany Newbern-Johnson.
Michael Reever, Claire Eagan, Jacob Johnson and Tiffany Newbern-Johnson.
Food tastings were prepared and served by 60 of Chicago's most celebrated chefs and restaurants.
Food tastings were prepared and served by 60 of Chicago's most celebrated chefs and restaurants.
Bob and Veronica Loquercio
Bob and Veronica Loquercio
Tiffany Voltz and Angela Kesting
Tiffany Voltz and Angela Kesting
Lindsey Kamberos and Nichole Villerot
Lindsey Kamberos and Nichole Villerot
Pressed by KIND
Pressed by KIND
The crowd in the Aon Grand Ballroom
The crowd in the Aon Grand Ballroom
Vadouvan Legume Soup from Eden
Vadouvan Legume Soup from Eden
During the event $10,400 was donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
During the event $10,400 was donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Forest Mushroom Tacos from Barrio.
Forest Mushroom Tacos from Barrio.
Guests sampling the new pressed by KIND bars.
Guests sampling the new pressed by KIND bars.
Marissa Van Garderen and Taylor Sabres
Marissa Van Garderen and Taylor Sabres
Nina Mariano and Tony Piccolo
Nina Mariano and Tony Piccolo
Mario Garcia and Jen Ponstein
Mario Garcia and Jen Ponstein
Michigan Avenue / KIND Snacks Alexa selfie booth
Michigan Avenue / KIND Snacks Alexa selfie booth
Each pressed by KIND bar is made with real fruit plus ingredients like veggies, chia or chocolate.
Each pressed by KIND bar is made with real fruit plus ingredients like veggies, chia or chocolate.
Guests enjoyed the Michigan Avenue / KIND Snacks Alexa selfie booth.
Guests enjoyed the Michigan Avenue / KIND Snacks Alexa selfie booth.
Pressed by KIND bars
Pressed by KIND bars
Guests sampling the new pressed by KIND bars.
Guests sampling the new pressed by KIND bars.
Mini Lobster Rolls from The Hampton Social
Mini Lobster Rolls from The Hampton Social
On January 25, 2018, Chicago foodies gathered at Navy Pier for gourmet bites at Choose Chicago's First Bites Bash. The food affair was the official kick-off event for the 11th annual Chicago Restaurant Week and featured tastings from 60 Chicago Restaurant Week participants. Guests strolled from booth to booth while enjoying sweet and savory samples and took selfies in the Michigan Avenue / KIND Snacks selfie booth.
Photography by: Photos by Francis Son
