Event

RAMENFEST CHICAGO

A far cry from what was once known as a cheap, college student pantry staple, ramen is currently taking the states by storm with new authentic shops popping up around the country. This fall, Chicago will celebrate the beloved noodle dish with the city's inaugural Ramenfest at urbanbelly on Saturday, November 8 from 12pm-3pm benefitting Common Threads.

Owner and Executive Chef Bill Kim is gathering chefs from around the city both ramen experts and novices to prepare their culinary interpretations of the classic dish. Twenty chefs will try their hand at ramen for the event.

A portion of all proceeds from the event and silent auction will benefit Common Threads, a non-profit charity founded by Chicago Chef Art Smith that focuses on educating children about different cultures through food and art.

Tickets for Ramenfest include a sampling of ramen from each chef and one drink ticket. There will be a cash bar.

Kevin Hickey - The Duck Inn
Thai Dang - Embeya
Lee Wolen - Boka
Heather Terhune - Sable Kitchen & Bar
James O' Donnell - Michael Jordan's Steak House
Tony Priolo - Piccolo Sogno
John Vermiglio - A10
Patrick Sheerin - Trenchermen
Chris Pandel - The Bristol
Brian Huston - Boltwood
Shae Daher - Nightwood
Ryan McCaskey - Acadia
Erling Wu-Bower - Nico Osteria
Cosmo Goss - The Publican
Giuseppe Tentori - GT Fish & Oyster
Shin Matsuda - Ani
Frederick Despres - Arami
Casey Carpenter - MK
Matthias Merges - Yusho
Christine Cikowski, Josh Culp & Cam Waron - Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Barry Sorkin - Smoque BBQ
Sarah Grueneberg - Upcoming Project
Gene Kato - Sumi Robata Bar
Thomas Rice & Kurt Guzowski - Tete Charcuterie
Nir Margalith - Puzzle Israel
Doug Psaltis - Ramen-san
Rey Villalobos - Table Fifty-Two