Corks & Crayons is Purple Asparagus‘ (www.purpleasparagus.com) signature, annual, fun-for-all-ages event. Taking place in the gorgeous Greenhouse Loft and hosted by Momma Cuisine (Johanna Cook), this year’s event will feature tastings from some of Chicago’s top chefs and restaurants including Trenchermen, Big Jones, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Farmhouse, Browntrout, de Quay, Bar Pastoral, Uncommon Ground, Marion Street Market, White Oak Gourmet, Hewn, Floriole, and Katherine Anne Confections! They’ll also be featuring brews from Ale Syndicate, cocktails from Templeton Rye, wine from Candid Wines, and delicious non-alcoholic beverages for the kids.
During the event there will be multiple activities to keep the entire family entertained including singing and dancing with Miss Jamie’s Farm, balloon twisting with Miss Jamie’s Farmhand Scott, a mini farmer’s market, tours of the LEED Certified Green Exchange, photo booth, silent auction, raffle prize drawings, art projects for the kids, and more.
Can’t make it to the event but still want to support us? Check out the event silent auction which will be live until midnight on Friday, August 21st. www.purpleasparagus.com/silent-auction.
Purple Asparagus, winner of the 2012 International Association of Culinary Professionals Culinary Youth Advocate award, helps thousands of school children throughout Chicagoland learn better eating habits through their flagship program, Delicious Nutritious Adventures. Proceeds from the Corks & Crayons event directly support Purple Asparagus’ educational programs.
For more information, please visit corksandcrayons.com
