Best Bites for Bounce 2023 is just a day away!
It's so close, we can almost taste it!
We only have 40 tickets left, so if you plan on joining us in-person on Feb 3rd for delicious bites, cocktails, live music, Auction Prizes, Raffles, and Mystery Gift Bags...
Friday, February 3, 2023
from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Regionally & Nationally renowned chefs face off as they present their favorite bites. Sample all and cast your vote!
While dining and taking in the beautiful views of Chicago's world-famous skyline, enjoy Signature Cocktails, Mystery Gift Bags, amazing Raffle Prizes, outstanding Silent Auction items, and a chance to meet parents of Bounce children!
It's Fun!
It's Delicious!
You Will Transform a Child's Life!
Hosted at the critically acclaimed
McDonald's Global HQ
9th Floor Café & Terrace
featuring picturesque views of the iconic Chicago Skyline
Can't make it on Feb 3rd? You can still participate in our Silent Auction!
Best Show in Town
Bid on tickets to one of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's three SOLD OUT performances at the Salt Shed!
Fire Frenzy
Bid on tickets to a Chicago Fire game and the opportunity to watch the team warm up from ON THE FIELD!
Picnic Party
Bid on tickets to see the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra at Ravinia while enjoying a delicious picnic!
These are just 3 of our 18 Amazing Auction Packages that you can bid on.
Bounce is glad to have Chicago's very own 'Food Guy', Steve Dolinsky as the EMCEE for Best Bites 2023.
- 13 James Beard Awards for TV, radio & podcast work
- Food Guy for NBC5, Thursdays at 10:00 pm
- 17 years as Hungry Hound on ABC7
- Co-Creator/Co-Host The Feed with Chef Rick Bayless
- 1 of 26 Academy Chairs for World’s 50 Best Restaurants
- Advisor to food focused real estate developers
- Featured Expert: Chicago Tribune; NPR's The World; Food & Wine Magazine; Classic in Aspen; NYC Wine & Food Fest
- Volunteer for Share Our Strength & Meals on Wheels
Featuring Delicious Bites of Chefs
Halee Raff
– Owner & Executive Chef of Hardbitten
– Chicago Reader "Best Up & Coming Chef" 2021
Brad Alexander
– Executive Chef and Partner of Electric Greens
– 20+ years of Culinary Experience
Zachary Kerekes
– Research Chef at Baldwin Richardson Foods
– Utilizing a BBA in Culinary Arts Management from The Culinary Institute of America to enhance and drive innovation in the commercialized food market.
Brad Alexander
– Director of Culinary Operations, Catering & Events Director of Culinary Operations, Catering & Events at 16 On Center
Michael Wallach
– Executive Chef of Millennium Hall
– 20+ years of culinary experience
Sahil Sethi
– Executive Chef of Bar Goa & ROOH Chicago
– Chicago Eater finalist for Eater Awards Restaurant of the Year
Henry Sudira
– Sr. Corporate Chef at Baldwin Richardson Foods
Manish Malick
– Bar Goah/ROOH Chicago
Signature Cocktails & Delicious Bites from Renowned Chefs...
Sample them all & cast your vote!
Also featuring Mystery Gift Bags, amazing Raffle Prizes & Silent Auction items, and a chance to meet parents of Bounce children.
Tickets just $125
A huge thank you to our amazing event sponsor!
PROPRIETOR
EXECUTIVE CHEF
HEAD CHEF
SOUS CHEF
CULINARY ARTIST
