Foodie Tours

Rick Bayless’ Garden Tour

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Last Wednesday, I hosted a networking event with Alex Hamel for dietitians, chefs, bloggers, foodies, etc. We had the privilege of getting a private tour of Rick Bayless’ garden.  Our tour was led by Bill Shores, owner of Shores Garden Consulting.  Bill Shores has been managing Rick Bayless’ gardens for eight years and has specialized in creating and […]

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Olive Oil, Spices, and Wine…Oh My!

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Last Wednesday, I co-hosted a foodie networking tour with Anne Milling.  The tour was held in Old Town, which is one of Chicago’s cutest neighborhoods.  It was called, “Olive Oil, Spices, and Wine…Oh My!”  The foodie tour started off at Old Town Oil, where we had an amazing food demonstration by Chef Ranelle Kirchner with tasting.  Guests […]

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One SWEET Foodie Tour

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If you love chocolate…this foodie tour is for you!  Melissa Dobbins and I hosted a Hot Chocolate Networking Tour in Chicago. Foodies, dietitians, bloggers, etc. joined in on the fun and tasted some of Chicago’s BEST hot chocolate. Our First Stop:  XOCO It is Rick and Deann Bayless’s restaurant offering contemporary Mexican cuisine.   Shaw Lash, the executive chef at XOCO, gave […]

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