Shawn McClain’s Soup-Off

CUSTOM HOUSE TO HOST FIRST-EVER ‘SOUP OFF’ TO BENEFIT

THE GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

CHICAGO (February 20, 2009) – Spring Restaurant Group’s Executive Chef Shawn McClain is joining forces with Chicago’s top chefs for a Soup Off cook-off at Custom House (500 S. Dearborn St.). On Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 1 to 4 p.m. guests can taste sample-size bowls of any and all soups while enjoying discounted cocktail and wine specials. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $15 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Upon arrival, guests will be given a ribbon that they can place at their favorite chefs’ station (a la Top Chef Season 5; Episode Six), located along the restaurant’s periphery.Guest chefs will include Giuseppe Tentori of BOKA & Perennial; Bill Kim of Urban Belly; Carrie Nahabedian of Naha; Dean Zanella and several other local favorites.

A guest panel of Chicago journalists, including ABC 7’s lifestyle reporter and “Hungry Hound” Steve Dolinsky, will be on hand to select a “Critics’ Choice” winner. Tickets are required and will be available at the door.

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