September 16, 2012

Cheers to Another Year of Successful Cultivation!

The second annual Chicago Chipotle Cultivate Festival was yet another successful meeting of artisans, chefs, farmers, musicians and sustainability & food integrity enthusiasts.  This year's turnout was larger and more enthusiastic than last year, hopefully an indication of the continued growth & success the festival will see in coming years.

Walking into Lincoln Park you could immediately feel the buzz of sharing ideas, discovery & happiness.  The sun was shining and the air was warm, filled with intoxicating smells of fresh popped popcorn, fresh brewed coffee, portabella mushroom & garlic soup, chocolate truffles, simmering pulled pork & cornbread, meatballs, fresh guacamole and other goodness.  The craft beer tent was hopping (pun quite possibly intended) and the musicians were jamming.  There were young adults, more seasoned folk, families, dogs & endless opportunities to mingle & enjoy some of the best things in life.

A special shout out goes out to the crew of Tiny But Mighty Popcorn and everyone who came by to see us.  We had a very successful day and so enjoyed meeting all the many new people - sharing stories, insight & good food - we loved seeing all the familiar faces too!

If you missed this year's Fest then check out some photos I took & posted below - and don't forget to keep an eye out for news regarding the third annual Cultivate Festival - date TBD!

Have a great week all!

Getting set-up in the Artisans' Tent



Lynn & Gene Mealhow of Tiny But Mighty (yay aunt & uncle!)


River Valley set-up next to us



River Valley Kitchen's amazing mushroom & garlic soup


Nessalla Kombucha - so good & good for you!


One of two Chef's Tents where cooking demos took place


Family


Brewers' Hall - officially obsessed with those high-top tables!


Fest-goers in Lincoln Park


J Roddy Walston & The Business


Yummy Jasmine rice bowl with pork & chicken meatballs, green beans & curry -
from Chipotle's new restaurant in D.C. called Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen


G. Love rocked it to close the evening!




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