FIRST BITES BASH

Hundreds of foodies joined chef Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde to kick off Chicago Restaurant Week in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. During the evening, guests sampled light bites from more than 60 top toques and enjoyed remarks from Choose Chicago CEO David Whitaker.

David Whitaker Alex Lopez, Matt Ayala, and Ryan Piotrowski Desirée Rogers

Top toques plated bites for guests.

Andrea Williams and Erma Cuenca-price

Sarah Grueneberg