1 Taste of Chicago (Grant Park) The average Joe’s fest that foodie hipsters love to hate… (July 5-9)
2 Roscoe Village Burger Fest (Roscoe Village) Hackney’s, Kuma’s Corner and other local bright lights of burgerdom serve up their signature chopped beef on bread. (July 8-9)
3 Windy City Smokeout (560 West Grand) One of the “Top seven festivals to visit in the world,” says The New York Times. Meat provided by top pit-masters nationwide; music by a bunch of country stars. ($40-$500) (July 14-16)
4 Chicago Craft Beer Festival (Lincoln Park) The name pretty much says it all. Buy tickets (15 for $35) and sample one-ounce pours of your small-label favorites and many lesser-known brews. (July 22-23)
5 Taste of Lincoln Avenue (Lincoln and Fullerton) More food, more booze, more music. Ready for summer to be over yet? (July 29-30)
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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