Baconfest is back, Chicago! The nationally renowned, locally beloved festival dedicated to America’s favorite cured meat - bacon - returns to UIC Forum for two amazing days of fabulous feasting.
At Baconfest, Chicago’s best chefs concoct and serve brilliant bacon dishes to thousands of passionate bacon lovers. Liquor sponsors provide cocktails, beer and wine designed to complement a bacon meal. Bacontrepreneurs and bacon-friendly brands exhibit their wares and connect with our bacon community, and a panel of judges bestows the Golden Rasher awards on chefs and guests for achievement in the bacon arts.
It is a raucous, rockin’ good time for everybody involved.
Here's the line-up for this year's "pig-out":
April 17Friday Dinner
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cooking Channel VIP Hour
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM General Admission
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cooking Channel VIP Hour
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM General Admission
April 18Saturday Lunch
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cooking Channel VIP Hour
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM General Admission
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cooking Channel VIP Hour
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM General Admission
Saturday Dinner
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cooking Channel VIP Hour
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM General Admission
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cooking Channel VIP Hour
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM General Admission
As usual, the list of participating restaurants and chefs are top-notch:
FRIDAY DINNER 4/17
Acre – Mike Lathrop
Chicken Liver & Bacon Paté – paté of chicken liver and bacon on bread with bacon sprinkles
Chicken Liver & Bacon Paté – paté of chicken liver and bacon on bread with bacon sprinkles
Ara-on Restaurant – Trevor Hoyte
Shrimp Ravioli – pork consommé, morel mushroom, smoked bacon
Shrimp Ravioli – pork consommé, morel mushroom, smoked bacon
Avli Restaurant – Louie Alexakis
Ravani with Cherry Sauce – traditional Greek semolina cake with walnuts with cherrywood smoked bacon and a Greek cherry preserve sauce
Ravani with Cherry Sauce – traditional Greek semolina cake with walnuts with cherrywood smoked bacon and a Greek cherry preserve sauce
Bacino’s Restaurant – Allison Doerr
Toasted Bacon Ravioli with Bacon Mustard Jam – applewood smoked bacon crusted ravioli, ricotta bacon basil filling, bacon mustard jam
Toasted Bacon Ravioli with Bacon Mustard Jam – applewood smoked bacon crusted ravioli, ricotta bacon basil filling, bacon mustard jam
Big Jones – Paul Fehribach
Bacon Praline Bread Pudding – bacon and rum bread pudding with goat milk cajeta, bacon, benne, bacon fat whipped cream
Bacon Praline Bread Pudding – bacon and rum bread pudding with goat milk cajeta, bacon, benne, bacon fat whipped cream
Bistro Dre – Andre Christopher
Smoked Bacon Grit Cake - with sauteed ramps, smoked bacon and black truffle pesto
Smoked Bacon Grit Cake - with sauteed ramps, smoked bacon and black truffle pesto
Black Dog Gelato – Jessica Oloroso
Chilled Affogato Float – Turkish coffee poured over our vanilla gelato, with bacon whipped cream and candied bacon bits
Chilled Affogato Float – Turkish coffee poured over our vanilla gelato, with bacon whipped cream and candied bacon bits
Bottlefork & The Duck Inn – Kevin Hickey
Wood Grilled Ground Bacon Burger - Vermillion blue, shoestrings, special sauce
The FrankenDuckie – duck fat dog wrapped in bacon with cheese sauce, pickled jalapeño and Calabrian chili relish
Wood Grilled Ground Bacon Burger - Vermillion blue, shoestrings, special sauce
The FrankenDuckie – duck fat dog wrapped in bacon with cheese sauce, pickled jalapeño and Calabrian chili relish
Carnivale – Rodolfo Cuadros
Bacon Almond Joy – applewood smoked pepper coated bacon, Ecuadorian dark chocolate, toasted coconut marshmallow, Marcona almonds
Bacon Almond Joy – applewood smoked pepper coated bacon, Ecuadorian dark chocolate, toasted coconut marshmallow, Marcona almonds
Ceres’ Table – Giuseppe Scurato
Meatloaf, Italian-Style – mashed potatoes, crispy bacon
Meatloaf, Italian-Style – mashed potatoes, crispy bacon
Chicago 365 Hospitality – Erin Wishon
Sweet: Red Velvet Bacon Spoon with mango cotton candy
Savory: BLT Skewer – bacon cheddar monkey bread, smashed avocado, bacon lardon, tomato mousse, pepper relish, kale flakes
Sweet: Red Velvet Bacon Spoon with mango cotton candy
Savory: BLT Skewer – bacon cheddar monkey bread, smashed avocado, bacon lardon, tomato mousse, pepper relish, kale flakes
Courageous Bakery home of Cupcakes for Courage – Laura Pekarik
Maple Bacon Cupcake – maple cake dunked in maple glaze topped with maple roasted bacon
Maple Bacon Cupcake – maple cake dunked in maple glaze topped with maple roasted bacon
Edzo’s Burger Shop – Eddie Lakin
Maple-Bacon-Peanut-Butter Milkshake
Maple-Bacon-Peanut-Butter Milkshake
EPIC Restaurant – Daniel Marquis
Bacon & Fudge Ice Cream – applewood smoked bacon and fudge ice-cream, waffle cone, spiced chocolate sauce
Bacon & Fudge Ice Cream – applewood smoked bacon and fudge ice-cream, waffle cone, spiced chocolate sauce
Fork – Tim Cottini
The Bacon Bomb – a medjool date stuffed with bacon sausage and wrapped in bacon, with a caramelized apple & bacon puree!
The Bacon Bomb – a medjool date stuffed with bacon sausage and wrapped in bacon, with a caramelized apple & bacon puree!
Fresco 21 – Brian Wolters
Pork Soda – bacon infused soda, bacon-wrapped pork belly “ice cube”
Pork Soda – bacon infused soda, bacon-wrapped pork belly “ice cube”
Inspiration Kitchens Uptown – Noel Schroeder
Bacon and Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese - topped with bacon and herb breadcrumbs, crumbled applewood smoked pepper bacon
Bacon and Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese - topped with bacon and herb breadcrumbs, crumbled applewood smoked pepper bacon
Italian Village Restaurants - Jim Day
Tortine Di Funghi Misti e Bacon – garlic and bacon infused wild mushroom “souffle” with bacon onion-thyme cream sauce
Tortine Di Funghi Misti e Bacon – garlic and bacon infused wild mushroom “souffle” with bacon onion-thyme cream sauce
Jordan’s Food of Distinction – Jordan Spritz
Tropical Pork Belly Satay – pineapple grilled pork belly satay with purple basil and yellow organic kiwi-Chartreuse reduction
Tropical Pork Belly Satay – pineapple grilled pork belly satay with purple basil and yellow organic kiwi-Chartreuse reduction
Kanela Breakfast Club – Don Penza
Bacon Infused Loukoumades – Greek doughnuts infused with applewood smoked bacon, coated in a bourbon maple glaze, finished with bacon powder
Bacon Infused Loukoumades – Greek doughnuts infused with applewood smoked bacon, coated in a bourbon maple glaze, finished with bacon powder
Labriola Cafe and Ristorante – John Caputo
Ravioli Carbonara – with oven-dried tomatoes and baby arugula
Ravioli Carbonara – with oven-dried tomatoes and baby arugula
Lockwood Restaurant and Bar – Mathew Wiltzius
Bertha’s Bacon Brownie Bar – chocolate brownie, crispy bacon, walnut, Palmer House Private Label Woodford Reserve Bourbon-infused rooftop honey
Bertha’s Bacon Brownie Bar – chocolate brownie, crispy bacon, walnut, Palmer House Private Label Woodford Reserve Bourbon-infused rooftop honey
Maddy’s Dumpling House – Chrissy Camba
The Hot Mess – Louisiana-style BBQ shrimp, bacon, and pork smothered in cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon
The Hot Mess – Louisiana-style BBQ shrimp, bacon, and pork smothered in cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon
Michael Jordan’s Steak House – Craig Couper
Crispy Bacon Gordita with chile braised bacon
Crispy Bacon Gordita with chile braised bacon
Mity Nice Bar & Grill – John Chiakulas
Red Devils on Piggyback – bacon-wrapped sweet cherry pepper with bacon pimento cheese
Red Devils on Piggyback – bacon-wrapped sweet cherry pepper with bacon pimento cheese
Nonna Santi’s Biscotti – Jo-Marie Frigo
Bacon Old Fashioned Biscotti – What’s not to love….bacon, bourbon, orange rind, bitters all in a delicous biscotti!
Bacon Old Fashioned Biscotti – What’s not to love….bacon, bourbon, orange rind, bitters all in a delicous biscotti!
Old Town Pour House – Paul Katz
Ebel’s Weiss Braised Pork Belly – onion marmalade, red pepper coulis, sweet serrano chili pepper
Ebel’s Weiss Braised Pork Belly – onion marmalade, red pepper coulis, sweet serrano chili pepper
Osteria Via Stato – David DiGregorio
Hand-Rolled Cavatelli – bacon broth, spring garlic, local spinach, crispy bacon
Hand-Rolled Cavatelli – bacon broth, spring garlic, local spinach, crispy bacon
Perennial Virant – Edward Sura & Paul Virant
Milk Braised Bacon – honey mashed carrot, oat crumble, watercress, ramp mostardo
Milk Braised Bacon – honey mashed carrot, oat crumble, watercress, ramp mostardo
Primebar – David Reyes
Applewood Bacon & Bluecheese Meatloaf – with tomato jam and baby cilantro
Applewood Bacon & Bluecheese Meatloaf – with tomato jam and baby cilantro
Pure Kitchen Catering – Sean Spradlin
Bacon Bulgogi – soy-ginger bacon glaze and bacon-candied pecans
Bacon Bulgogi – soy-ginger bacon glaze and bacon-candied pecans
Q-BBQ – Michael Lapidus
Bacon Dusted Potato Chip with BBQ Bacon Vinegar Pulled Pork – A hand-cut potato chip tossed with BBQ rub and dusted with bacon powder, topped with pulled pork and bacon-infused North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce
Bacon Dusted Potato Chip with BBQ Bacon Vinegar Pulled Pork – A hand-cut potato chip tossed with BBQ rub and dusted with bacon powder, topped with pulled pork and bacon-infused North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce
Red Door – Troy Graves
Bacon and Wild Boar Arepa
Bacon and Wild Boar Arepa
Rub’s Backcountry Smokehouse & The Budlong – Jared Leonard
Nashville Hot Chicken Club – Nashville hot chicken paired with Nueske’s smoked bacon, house-made rouille and a fresh-pack pickle, served on white bread.
Nashville Hot Chicken Club – Nashville hot chicken paired with Nueske’s smoked bacon, house-made rouille and a fresh-pack pickle, served on white bread.
Seedling – Peter Klein
Bacon Smoothies – Combine a Classic Seedling Fruit Smoothie and the Glory of Bacon….
Bacon Smoothies – Combine a Classic Seedling Fruit Smoothie and the Glory of Bacon….
Sheekar Delights – Diane Khouri Joseph
Maple Bacon & Bourbon Gourmet Baklava – Paper-thin phyllo sheets hand buttered and rolled with freshly chopped walnuts and bacon, drizzled with a mixture of homemade syrup, locally made maple syrup, and bourbon
Maple Bacon & Bourbon Gourmet Baklava – Paper-thin phyllo sheets hand buttered and rolled with freshly chopped walnuts and bacon, drizzled with a mixture of homemade syrup, locally made maple syrup, and bourbon
Stan’s Donuts – Rich Labriola
Maple Caramel Bacon Bar
Maple Caramel Bacon Bar
State and Lake Chicago Tavern – Kevin Atkinson
Peanut Battered Bacon Wit-Nuggets – smoked banana BBQ, sweet and sour sauce
Peanut Battered Bacon Wit-Nuggets – smoked banana BBQ, sweet and sour sauce
Sunda New Asian – Jess DeGuzman
Applewood Smoked Bacon & Wagyu Beef Loco Moco – with bacon gravy, quail egg, Jasmine rice and spicy banana ketchup
Applewood Smoked Bacon & Wagyu Beef Loco Moco – with bacon gravy, quail egg, Jasmine rice and spicy banana ketchup
Taco Joint – Edgar Torres
Lincoln Pork Taco – Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, bacon jam, chile-balsamic
Lincoln Pork Taco – Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, bacon jam, chile-balsamic
Tanta – Jesus Delgado
Chicharron Glazed Bocado
Chicharron Glazed Bocado
Tavern On Rush – John Gatsos
Bacon Wrapped & Queso Fresco Stuffed Jalapenos – avocado and pico de gallo
Bacon Wrapped & Queso Fresco Stuffed Jalapenos – avocado and pico de gallo
TÊTE Charcuterie – Thomas Rice & Kurt Guzowski
Bacon Jagdwurst – bacon/mustard aioli on bacon-cheddar gougéres
Bacon Jagdwurst – bacon/mustard aioli on bacon-cheddar gougéres
The Bad Apple – Craig Fass
Gulliver’s Travels – porchetta stuffed with jagdwurst (bacon sausage) in a blanket of bacon, apple and jicama Slaw, on a bacon crustini
Gulliver’s Travels – porchetta stuffed with jagdwurst (bacon sausage) in a blanket of bacon, apple and jicama Slaw, on a bacon crustini
The Cheesie’s Truck
The Popper - cream cheese, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, fresh-cut jalapenos, pepper bacon on sourdough
The LaFreniere - Brie cheese, white cheddar, caramelized strawberries, applewood smoked bacon on sourdough
The Popper - cream cheese, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, fresh-cut jalapenos, pepper bacon on sourdough
The LaFreniere - Brie cheese, white cheddar, caramelized strawberries, applewood smoked bacon on sourdough
The Southern – Eric Michael
Bacon Fat Biscuit with Aerated Fried Chicken and Maple Bacon Jam – Each bite consists of a bacon fat buttermilk biscuit with a foam made from fried chicken thigh and a maple bacon jam
Bacon Fat Biscuit with Aerated Fried Chicken and Maple Bacon Jam – Each bite consists of a bacon fat buttermilk biscuit with a foam made from fried chicken thigh and a maple bacon jam
The Winchester – Greg Bastien
Fat Elvis Waffle Sandwich – liege waffle, candied apple wood smoked bacon, banana, peanut
Fat Elvis Waffle Sandwich – liege waffle, candied apple wood smoked bacon, banana, peanut
Trenchermen – Patrick Sheerin
Bacon “Fried Rice”, Bacon Fat Hoisin, Bacon XO & Peanuts – cherrywood bacon, forbidden black rice, berkshire bacon, house made bacon fat hoisin sauce, bacon XO, toasted peanuts, charred scallions, lime, ginger, garlic, chiles, LOVE, LOTS OF LOVE, cilantro, egg
Bacon “Fried Rice”, Bacon Fat Hoisin, Bacon XO & Peanuts – cherrywood bacon, forbidden black rice, berkshire bacon, house made bacon fat hoisin sauce, bacon XO, toasted peanuts, charred scallions, lime, ginger, garlic, chiles, LOVE, LOTS OF LOVE, cilantro, egg
Ugly Mug Cafe – Mik Wright
I Hope I Don’t Fall In Love With You – coffee and bacon-laced chocolate cake, maple, jalapeño-bacon buttercream topped with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of, wait for it, more bacon
I Hope I Don’t Fall In Love With You – coffee and bacon-laced chocolate cake, maple, jalapeño-bacon buttercream topped with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of, wait for it, more bacon
Uncle Bub’s BBQ – Jimmy Harvatt
Candied Bacon – Smoked bacon caramelized with caramel drizzle
Candied Bacon – Smoked bacon caramelized with caramel drizzle
Velvet Taco – John Franke
#7 Taco – The Cuban Pig – crisp flour tortilla, grain mustard, slow roasted chili rubbed pork butt, cured ham, applewood smoked peppered bacon, gruyere cheese, house brined pickles
#7 Taco – The Cuban Pig – crisp flour tortilla, grain mustard, slow roasted chili rubbed pork butt, cured ham, applewood smoked peppered bacon, gruyere cheese, house brined pickles
Viand Bar & Kitchen – Tyler Nelson
Sweet Whiskey Bacon & Grits – smoky honey grits, whiskey cured pork belly, candied bacon, peppadews, cippolini, dates
Sweet Whiskey Bacon & Grits – smoky honey grits, whiskey cured pork belly, candied bacon, peppadews, cippolini, dates
West Loop Salumi – Gregory Laketek
Applewood and Cherrywood Bacon Salami – two different salami comprised of ground applewood bacon and cherrywood bacon
Applewood and Cherrywood Bacon Salami – two different salami comprised of ground applewood bacon and cherrywood bacon
Wollensky’s Grill – Matt King
Cup O’ Beef Bacon – crispy house smoked beef bacon with bleu cheese dip
Cup O’ Beef Bacon – crispy house smoked beef bacon with bleu cheese dip
Woodhaven Bar and Kitchen – Zach Prince
The Ultimate Bacon Bison Bite – cherrywood bacon and goat cheese infused bison with pepperoni aioli and jalapeño, wrapped in smoked bacon and drizzled with a blueberry buffalo bacon dipping sauce
The Ultimate Bacon Bison Bite – cherrywood bacon and goat cheese infused bison with pepperoni aioli and jalapeño, wrapped in smoked bacon and drizzled with a blueberry buffalo bacon dipping sauce
SATURDAY LUNCH 4/17
Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits – Andrew Kerns
Fried Bacon Bologna Sliders – fried bacon bologna, dijonnaise, bread and butter pickles, brioche slider buns
Fried Bacon Bologna Sliders – fried bacon bologna, dijonnaise, bread and butter pickles, brioche slider buns
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Bacon Guacamole – our classic guacamole with onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime and bacon sprinkled in for extra deliciousness
Bacon Guacamole – our classic guacamole with onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime and bacon sprinkled in for extra deliciousness
Bacaro – Thad Morrow
Bacon Parfait – chocolate bacon bits, white chocolate bacon mousse, raspberry bacon crumble, and
salted pistachios
Bacon Parfait – chocolate bacon bits, white chocolate bacon mousse, raspberry bacon crumble, and
salted pistachios
Barbakoa – Dudley Nieto
Bacon Al Pastor Taco – roasted pork shoulder and cherrywood bacon with morita salsa, chopped onions and cilantro
Bacon Al Pastor Taco – roasted pork shoulder and cherrywood bacon with morita salsa, chopped onions and cilantro
Beaver’s Coffee & Donuts
Bacon Donut Truffles – mini buttermilk bacon infused cake donuts covered in butterscotch chocolate bacon icing
Bacon Donut Truffles – mini buttermilk bacon infused cake donuts covered in butterscotch chocolate bacon icing
Benny’s Chop House – Aaron Lindgren
Benny’s Croque Monsieur with Bacon - with McClure’s pickles, Tulip Tree Trillium cheese, Dijon aioli & Z Baking petit pain
Maple Crème Brulee with Bacon-Walnut Crisp (PIC)
Hawaiian Bacon-Pineapple Cocktail (PIC)
Benny’s Croque Monsieur with Bacon - with McClure’s pickles, Tulip Tree Trillium cheese, Dijon aioli & Z Baking petit pain
Maple Crème Brulee with Bacon-Walnut Crisp (PIC)
Hawaiian Bacon-Pineapple Cocktail (PIC)
Blue Door Farm Stand – Justin Ferguson
Bacon Grilled Cheese
Bacon Grilled Cheese
Browntrout – Sean Sanders
The Wedge – baby lettuce, grilled ramp ranch, house-made bacon lardon, shaved watermelon radish, Hook’s blue paradise
The Wedge – baby lettuce, grilled ramp ranch, house-made bacon lardon, shaved watermelon radish, Hook’s blue paradise
Burger Bar Chicago – John McLean
The Most Amazing, Delicious, Tasty Bacon Fried Pickles EVER! – Burger Bar Chicago’s famous fried pickles infused with applewood smoked bacon
The Most Amazing, Delicious, Tasty Bacon Fried Pickles EVER! – Burger Bar Chicago’s famous fried pickles infused with applewood smoked bacon
Carnitas Uruapan – Marcos Carbajal
Carnitas – Carnitas are a braised pork dish from Central Mexico. Crispy and golden on the outside, moist and tender on the inside
Carnitas – Carnitas are a braised pork dish from Central Mexico. Crispy and golden on the outside, moist and tender on the inside
Celeste – Nick Lacasse
Grilled Pork Belly – honey poached cranberries, roasted carrots, Anson Mills grits
Grilled Pork Belly – honey poached cranberries, roasted carrots, Anson Mills grits
Chicago q – Lee Ann Whippen
Apple Smoked Candied Bacon with Pig Powder Rub
Apple Smoked Candied Bacon with Pig Powder Rub
David Burke’s Primehouse – Jove Hubbard
Bacon Tarte Flambe – Vidalia-braised applewood bacon, ramp soubise, black pepper hollandaise, crispy leeks, puff pastry
Bacon Tarte Flambe – Vidalia-braised applewood bacon, ramp soubise, black pepper hollandaise, crispy leeks, puff pastry
Dönermen – Shawn Podgurski
Bacon Currywurst: house made bacon sausage with bacon curry sauce and goats milk tzatziki
Bacon Currywurst: house made bacon sausage with bacon curry sauce and goats milk tzatziki
Firecakes – Jonathan Fox
Maple Glazed Pineapple and Bacon Donut
Maple Glazed Pineapple and Bacon Donut
Firefly Grill – Niall D. Campbell II
Cauliflower Bacon Panna Cotta – with crispy bacon fat sage
Cauliflower Bacon Panna Cotta – with crispy bacon fat sage
Flo & Santos – Mark Rimkus
Bacon Whiskey River Lasagna – bacon barrel-aged whiskey served with a bacon five-way lasagna (bacon pasta, bacon ricotta, bacon bits, bacon sauce and bacon)
Bacon Whiskey River Lasagna – bacon barrel-aged whiskey served with a bacon five-way lasagna (bacon pasta, bacon ricotta, bacon bits, bacon sauce and bacon)
Flo Cafe & Bar – Leonard Sanchez
Hatch Green Chile Bacon Quiche - Hatch green chile, scrambled eggs, aged sharp cheddar in a bacon bowl
Bacon Infused Bourbon Bloody Mary Shooter – shooter of housemade bacon-infused bourbon with our New Mexico red chile Bloody Mary mix
Hatch Green Chile Bacon Quiche - Hatch green chile, scrambled eggs, aged sharp cheddar in a bacon bowl
Bacon Infused Bourbon Bloody Mary Shooter – shooter of housemade bacon-infused bourbon with our New Mexico red chile Bloody Mary mix
Glazed and Infused – Chris White
Maple Bacon Long John – yeast-raised long john with a maple glaze and a full strip of peppered bacon on top
Maple Bacon Long John – yeast-raised long john with a maple glaze and a full strip of peppered bacon on top
Honey Butter Fried Chicken – Christine Cikowski & Josh Kulp
Fried Chicken French Toast – with bacon honey butter and maple bourbon syrup
Fried Chicken French Toast – with bacon honey butter and maple bourbon syrup
Howells & Hood – Brett Neubauer
Chicago Style Bacon Dog
Chicago Style Bacon Dog
HUB 51 – Mike Bellovich
Braised Applewood Bacon Tacos – with jalapeno slaw, oaxaca cheese, and cilantro
Braised Applewood Bacon Tacos – with jalapeno slaw, oaxaca cheese, and cilantro
Husky Hog BBQ – Joseph Woodel
Smoked Bacon Garlic Soup & Bacon Hushpuppy – a duo of bacon-y goodness: hickory smoked bacon-garlic soup accompanied by a cherrywood smoked bacon hush puppy atop a dollop of smoked garlic mashed potatoes, drizzled with smoked bacon aioli
Smoked Bacon Garlic Soup & Bacon Hushpuppy – a duo of bacon-y goodness: hickory smoked bacon-garlic soup accompanied by a cherrywood smoked bacon hush puppy atop a dollop of smoked garlic mashed potatoes, drizzled with smoked bacon aioli
Hutch – Marc Wuenschel
Meatballs + Pork Belly – carbonara style, grilled bread
Meatballs + Pork Belly – carbonara style, grilled bread
Kaiser Tiger – Roberto Jacabo
Bacon S’mores – roasted bacon marshmallows with chocolate bacon bark melted between graham crackers
Bacon S’mores – roasted bacon marshmallows with chocolate bacon bark melted between graham crackers
Kama Bistro – Vikram Singh
Tandoori Pork Belly Namaste – braised pork belly: tamarind, jaggery, pickled spice BBQ glaze, charcoal tandoor smoked with bacon and rose jam
Tandoori Pork Belly Namaste – braised pork belly: tamarind, jaggery, pickled spice BBQ glaze, charcoal tandoor smoked with bacon and rose jam
Le Bouchon – Oliver Poilevey & Scott Jambrosek
Bacon & Maple Macaron
Bacon & Maple Macaron
Lobby Lounge
Bacon Popcorn – movie theatre popcorn with bacon seasoning and chunks of bacon goodness on top.
Bacon Popcorn – movie theatre popcorn with bacon seasoning and chunks of bacon goodness on top.
LOKaL – Artur Wnorowki
Bacon Lard Spread, Maple Crostini
Bacon Lard Spread, Maple Crostini
Mercadito Counter – Aldo Ayala
Carnitas Style Bacon Taco – carnitas style bacon, cured onions and cilantro, spring greens slaw, bacon vinaigrette, crispy bacon, chicharron
Carnitas Style Bacon Taco – carnitas style bacon, cured onions and cilantro, spring greens slaw, bacon vinaigrette, crispy bacon, chicharron
Mindy’s Hot Chocolate – Amanda Barnes
Pig Liver & Bacon Mousse – aerated pig liver and bacon with crostini
Pig Liver & Bacon Mousse – aerated pig liver and bacon with crostini
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro – Jeanne Carlson
Irish Bacon Butty – Irish style back bacon on traditional Blaa style roll with homemade “HP Sauce”
Irish Bacon Butty – Irish style back bacon on traditional Blaa style roll with homemade “HP Sauce”
Old Town Social – Steven Paul
Maple & Bacon Ricotta Gougere – paté choux with Gruyere cheese, baby bacon lardons, maple-whipped ricotta, crushed pistachio, bacon-fat powdered sugar
Maple & Bacon Ricotta Gougere – paté choux with Gruyere cheese, baby bacon lardons, maple-whipped ricotta, crushed pistachio, bacon-fat powdered sugar
Osteria La Madia – Jonathan Fox
Bacon Ravioli
Bacon Ravioli
Paddy Long’s – Pat Berger
Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings – Alpha King beer-battered bacon-wrapped onion rings with house-made curry ketchup
Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings – Alpha King beer-battered bacon-wrapped onion rings with house-made curry ketchup
Piece Restaurant – Bill Jacobs & Jonathan Cutler
Bacon Pizza & Roland Oatmeal Stout – New Haven style pizza with applewood smoked bacon
Bacon Pizza & Roland Oatmeal Stout – New Haven style pizza with applewood smoked bacon
Pleasant House Bakery – Art & Chelsea Jackson
Royal Bacon and Apple Galettes – rustic open faced tarts
Royal Bacon and Apple Galettes – rustic open faced tarts
Public House – Alex Munoz
Pork Belly Carnitas
Pork Belly Carnitas
Quince Restaurant – Kristine Antonian
When Pigs Fly – chocolate bacon oreo, bacon pop rocks
When Pigs Fly – chocolate bacon oreo, bacon pop rocks
Randolph Tavern – Wilbert Pagulayan
Pork Belly Kare Kare – peanut braised pork belly, green beans, bok choy
Pork Belly Kare Kare – peanut braised pork belly, green beans, bok choy
Red Butter – Monica Sehgal Sharma
Ancho-Chile Candied Bacon Bhel Puri – Indian street food at it’s BEST! Puffed rice salad with ancho chile candied bacon, potatoes, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, mint chutney, tamarind chutney, lime and Indian spices
Ancho-Chile Candied Bacon Bhel Puri – Indian street food at it’s BEST! Puffed rice salad with ancho chile candied bacon, potatoes, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, mint chutney, tamarind chutney, lime and Indian spices
Signature Room at the 95th – Cardel Reid
Pastrami Pork Belly – scotch bonnet slaw, scorched fruit, bacon focaccia roll
Pastrami Pork Belly – scotch bonnet slaw, scorched fruit, bacon focaccia roll
Slurping Turtle – Takashi Yagihashi
Bacon Chiyawanmushi – shiitake mushrooms, gingko nuts, bacon-dashi glaze and wasabi
Bacon Chiyawanmushi – shiitake mushrooms, gingko nuts, bacon-dashi glaze and wasabi
Spacca Napoli – Jonathan Goldsmith
Involtini di Melanzane – eggplant in a roll with smoked pancetta, fior di latte mozzarella, sage; oven roasted
Involtini di Melanzane – eggplant in a roll with smoked pancetta, fior di latte mozzarella, sage; oven roasted
Sparrow Coffee Roastery – Chris Chacko
TBA
TBA
Stout Barrel House & Galley - Michael Matthews
Bourbon Braised Bacon Biscuit Slider – Buttermilk bacon cheddar jalapeño biscuit with bourbon braised bacon, pickled onion & zucchini, with a country style bacon gravy, topped with candied bacon & cayenne pepper
Bourbon Braised Bacon Biscuit Slider – Buttermilk bacon cheddar jalapeño biscuit with bourbon braised bacon, pickled onion & zucchini, with a country style bacon gravy, topped with candied bacon & cayenne pepper
Table, Donkey and Stick – Scott Manley
Bacon Custard Pie
Bacon Custard Pie
The Chop Shop – John Formica
Bacon Meringue Bites – bacon meringue disks, smoked applewood bacon mousse, bourbon maple bacon lardon, pickled red onion, micro chive
Bacon Meringue Bites – bacon meringue disks, smoked applewood bacon mousse, bourbon maple bacon lardon, pickled red onion, micro chive
The Radler – Nathan Sears
PB&J – bacon peanut butter, bacon grape jam, bacon bread and bacon milk shot
PB&J – bacon peanut butter, bacon grape jam, bacon bread and bacon milk shot
The Salsa Truck – Dan Salls
Tamal de Tocino – bacon tamale with chipotle bacon crema
Tamal de Tocino – bacon tamale with chipotle bacon crema
Troquet River North – Tim Davidson
Bacon Fromage Grillé (Bacon Grilled Cheese) – confit of bacon, truffled brioche, camembert, mornay sauce, shallot jam, mustard caviar
Bacon Fromage Grillé (Bacon Grilled Cheese) – confit of bacon, truffled brioche, camembert, mornay sauce, shallot jam, mustard caviar
Unite Urban Grill – Trevin VanDyke
Grilled Hanger Steak Wrapped in Bacon – Painted Hills hanger steak, grilled and basted with house baste
Bacon Cocktail- mezcal, lemon, amaro, ginger, falernum
Grilled Hanger Steak Wrapped in Bacon – Painted Hills hanger steak, grilled and basted with house baste
Bacon Cocktail- mezcal, lemon, amaro, ginger, falernum
Untitled Supper Club – Ryan Kikkert
Bacon “Snickers” Bar – applewood smoked bacon, bacon fat caramel, bourbon nougat, peanuts, milk chocolate, sea salt
Bacon “Snickers” Bar – applewood smoked bacon, bacon fat caramel, bourbon nougat, peanuts, milk chocolate, sea salt
WHISK – Ricardo Rodriguez
Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites – homemade mac and cheese rolled into a ball, breaded with bacon, and deep-fried
Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites – homemade mac and cheese rolled into a ball, breaded with bacon, and deep-fried
WOW BAO
Bao – Steamed Asian Buns
BBQ Pork Bao
Egg, Bacon and Cheddar Bao
Bao – Steamed Asian Buns
BBQ Pork Bao
Egg, Bacon and Cheddar Bao
Xoco Wicker Park – Rick Bayless
Albondigas Torta – Gunthorp Farms pork meatballs, black bean spread, chipotle spread, chipotle sauce, anejo cheese, cilantro
Albondigas Torta – Gunthorp Farms pork meatballs, black bean spread, chipotle spread, chipotle sauce, anejo cheese, cilantro
ZED451 – Michael McDonald
ZED451 Bacon Wrapped Bacon Dog – crispy maple cajun bacon-wrapped bacon hot dog, served Chicago Style
ZED451 Bacon Wrapped Bacon Dog – crispy maple cajun bacon-wrapped bacon hot dog, served Chicago Style
SATURDAY DINNER – 4/18
312 Chicago – Luca Corazzina
Bombolini con Pancetta – fried savory doughnuts stuffed with bacon, caramelized onion, served with Taleggio cheese fondue and Barolo Chinato chili reduction
Bombolini con Pancetta – fried savory doughnuts stuffed with bacon, caramelized onion, served with Taleggio cheese fondue and Barolo Chinato chili reduction
676 Restaurant and Bar – Anthony Herve
Chef Duo – foie gras and lamb bacon crème brulee and a nueske bacon jam and scallops tartine
Chef Duo – foie gras and lamb bacon crème brulee and a nueske bacon jam and scallops tartine
694 Wine & Spirits – Chris Dunstatter
The Baconater – The only way for the future of humanity to continue on is through this prized pork program. Stay tuned
The Baconater – The only way for the future of humanity to continue on is through this prized pork program. Stay tuned
Atwood – Brian Millman
Braised Pork Belly BLT – spicy tomato jam, pickled slaw, brioche
Braised Pork Belly BLT – spicy tomato jam, pickled slaw, brioche
Bakin’ & Eggs – Bob and Gina Hartwig
Bacon Tomato Bisque Mini Cheddar Feuillette – applewood smoked pepper coated bacon tomato bisque
mini cheddar brioche feuillette
Bacon Tomato Bisque Mini Cheddar Feuillette – applewood smoked pepper coated bacon tomato bisque
mini cheddar brioche feuillette
Bang Bang Pie Shop – Patrick Cloud
Bacon Studded BLT Biscuit – bacon potato chip and red ham gravy
Bacon Studded BLT Biscuit – bacon potato chip and red ham gravy
Barn & Company – Gary Wiviott
Smoked Jalapeno Bacon Cracker Jack
Smoked Jalapeno Bacon Cracker Jack
Birchwood Kitchen – Jesse Williams
The Most Baconiest Salad Ever (It’s Healthy, Right?) – frisee and kale with bacon-braised onions, cheddar bacon frico, spicy maple bacon lardons, bacon fat cauliflower, and a mustard bacon vinaigrette
The Most Baconiest Salad Ever (It’s Healthy, Right?) – frisee and kale with bacon-braised onions, cheddar bacon frico, spicy maple bacon lardons, bacon fat cauliflower, and a mustard bacon vinaigrette
Bite Cafe – Dave Cooper
Chocolate and Bacon Creme Sandwich Cookie – you know, like an oreo
Chocolate and Bacon Creme Sandwich Cookie – you know, like an oreo
Bridge House Tavern – Mark Hemmer
Nueske’s Bacon Headcheese – bacon headcheese served with smoked strawberry rhubarb & camomile gelee, micro arugula and green apple
Nueske’s Bacon Headcheese – bacon headcheese served with smoked strawberry rhubarb & camomile gelee, micro arugula and green apple
Charlatan – Matt Troost & Christophe Mayhew
Bacon Stroganoff – bacon pasta, paprika pork belly, bacon fried mushrooms
Bacon Stroganoff – bacon pasta, paprika pork belly, bacon fried mushrooms
Davanti Enoteca – Katie Ziemann-Diersen
Chocolate Bacon Candy Bar – with bourbon toffee sauce and pretzel bacon crumble
Chocolate Bacon Candy Bar – with bourbon toffee sauce and pretzel bacon crumble
e+o Food and Drink – Rodelio Aglibot
Bacon and Albacore Poke – Hawaiian style bacon and albacore poke laced with inamona, avocado, ginger, chili water, sesame and shoyu
Bacon and Albacore Poke – Hawaiian style bacon and albacore poke laced with inamona, avocado, ginger, chili water, sesame and shoyu
Farmhouse Chicago – Trevor Fleming & Emily Kraszyk
Letherbee Flying Pigs – cotton candy, white chocolate, Letherbee Besk, bacon hand pie
Letherbee Flying Pigs – cotton candy, white chocolate, Letherbee Besk, bacon hand pie
Francesca’s Restaurants – Massimo Salatino
Budino al Caramello – caramel budino, applewood caramel sauce, salty chocolate bacon-covered pretzel
Budino al Caramello – caramel budino, applewood caramel sauce, salty chocolate bacon-covered pretzel
freestyle food + drink – Ariel Bagadiong
Pepper and Applewood Smoked Bacon Waffles – with Sriracha butter, chicken-fried bacon, bacon bourbon gravy, sour cream, and green onion
Pepper and Applewood Smoked Bacon Waffles – with Sriracha butter, chicken-fried bacon, bacon bourbon gravy, sour cream, and green onion
Frontier Chicago – Brian Jupiter
Bacon-Wrapped Fried Oysters – cornmeal crusted bacon wrapped fried oysters with shrimp and bacon aioli
Bacon-Wrapped Fried Oysters – cornmeal crusted bacon wrapped fried oysters with shrimp and bacon aioli
Fulton Market Kitchen – Kyle Petersen
Seared Bacon – pickled tomatoes, spinach cream, garlic aioli, croutons
Seared Bacon – pickled tomatoes, spinach cream, garlic aioli, croutons
Gayle’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese – Gayle Voss
The Abreo – your choice of Prairie Pure Butterkase cheese with bacon onion jam or Prairie Pure White Cheddar cheese with honey crisp apple and bacon onion jam
The Abreo – your choice of Prairie Pure Butterkase cheese with bacon onion jam or Prairie Pure White Cheddar cheese with honey crisp apple and bacon onion jam
GingerSnap Sweets & Such – Jen Templeton
Bacon Sugar Pie – Canadian sugar pie with cherrywood bacon brisee and bacon pecan nougatine
Bacon Sugar Pie – Canadian sugar pie with cherrywood bacon brisee and bacon pecan nougatine
Hash House A Go Go – Brad Gold
Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly Hash – braised slab bacon cubed with house-made soy BBQ sauce, tossed with potatoes, jalapenos and pineapple
Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly Hash – braised slab bacon cubed with house-made soy BBQ sauce, tossed with potatoes, jalapenos and pineapple
Homestead On The Roof – Chris “Chip” Davies
Bacon Falafel – green chickpea bacon falafel, spiced crème fraiche, meyer lemon/bacon jam
Bacon Falafel – green chickpea bacon falafel, spiced crème fraiche, meyer lemon/bacon jam
Hubbard Inn – Bob Zrenner
Oyster Rockefeller Sausage – blue pointe oysters, spinach, garlic, cherry smoked bacon, parmesan
Oyster Rockefeller Sausage – blue pointe oysters, spinach, garlic, cherry smoked bacon, parmesan
III Forks Prime Steakhouse – Billy Caruso
Belly and Grits – crispy citrus cured pork belly on white cheddar and bacon stone ground grits with red eye jus
Belly and Grits – crispy citrus cured pork belly on white cheddar and bacon stone ground grits with red eye jus
Knife & Tine – Richard Ginn
BBQ Pork Belly – cornmeal dumplings, collard kraut, crispy hominy
BBQ Pork Belly – cornmeal dumplings, collard kraut, crispy hominy
Libertad – Armando Gonzalez
Tamales de Tocino – tamales with cherrywood smoked bacon, guajillo pepper, hoja santa, and salsa de aguacate
Tamales de Tocino – tamales with cherrywood smoked bacon, guajillo pepper, hoja santa, and salsa de aguacate
Links Taproom – Grover Betts
Bacon-Apple Chicken Sausage – topped with apple-bacon slaw and cider jalapeno mustard
Bacon-Apple Chicken Sausage – topped with apple-bacon slaw and cider jalapeno mustard
Marion Street Market – Bret Bohning
Pork Belly & Lobster Polenta with Smoked Short Rib
Pork Belly & Lobster Polenta with Smoked Short Rib
MAX’s Wine Dive – Jessica Brumleve
Pig in a Pig Blanket
Pig in a Pig Blanket
Mercat a la Planxa – Evan Behmer
Pork and Manchego Croquettes – with bacon-ramp romesco
Pork and Manchego Croquettes – with bacon-ramp romesco
More – Patty Rothman
Bacon Maple Moresel Cupcake – bacon maple cake with a brown sugar maple buttercream garnished with house made bacon brittle – YUM!!
Bacon Maple Moresel Cupcake – bacon maple cake with a brown sugar maple buttercream garnished with house made bacon brittle – YUM!!
Moxee – Rob Stromm
Moxee Maque Choux- spicy corn chowder with bacon, smoked chicken, gulf shrimp, toasted corn, cream, sweet & hot peppers; served with bacon cornbread
Paired Moxee Beer
Moxee Maque Choux- spicy corn chowder with bacon, smoked chicken, gulf shrimp, toasted corn, cream, sweet & hot peppers; served with bacon cornbread
Paired Moxee Beer
Naansense – Sahil Singh & Hiran N. Patel
Bacon Biryani – flavored/scented with saffron, green cardamom, star anise, bacon, topped with bacon onion marmalade
Self-Serve Chutney Station: garlic/mint yogurt, green chili chutney, apple tamarind, curry mayo, & red fire chili
Bacon Biryani – flavored/scented with saffron, green cardamom, star anise, bacon, topped with bacon onion marmalade
Self-Serve Chutney Station: garlic/mint yogurt, green chili chutney, apple tamarind, curry mayo, & red fire chili
nana – Jeremy Kiens
Bacon Durrito – bacon fat fried durrito with bacon salad
Bacon Durrito – bacon fat fried durrito with bacon salad
Osteria Langhe – Cameron Grant
Bacon Cigar
Bacon Cigar
Paramount Room – Stephen Dunne
Bacon Chocolate Peanut Gougeres – a savory pastry filled with peanut butter & topped with warm chocolate and bacon
Bacon Chocolate Peanut Gougeres – a savory pastry filled with peanut butter & topped with warm chocolate and bacon
Pi Gallery Bar – Nick Martaus
The Bourbon Babe – “That’ll do, pig.” – cocoa nib-infused bourbon, maple black pepper simple syrup, plum bitters, and candied, applewood smoked bacon
The Bourbon Babe – “That’ll do, pig.” – cocoa nib-infused bourbon, maple black pepper simple syrup, plum bitters, and candied, applewood smoked bacon
Pinstripes – Cesar Gutierrez
Pork Belly Risotto - braised pork belly served over bacon infused parmesan risotto
Salted Caramel Bacon Gelato – salted caramel bacon gelato garnished with a dark chocolate bacon cookie
Pork Belly Risotto - braised pork belly served over bacon infused parmesan risotto
Salted Caramel Bacon Gelato – salted caramel bacon gelato garnished with a dark chocolate bacon cookie
Porkchop – Kenneth Robinson
Bacon Wrapped Rib Tips – slow smoked rib tips wrapped in bacon drizzled in bbq sauce
Bacon Wrapped Rib Tips – slow smoked rib tips wrapped in bacon drizzled in bbq sauce
Revolution Brewing – Charlie Eure
Hopped Up House Cured Bacon – Spring Pea, Barrel Aged Hot Sauce
Hopped Up House Cured Bacon – Spring Pea, Barrel Aged Hot Sauce
Rockit Bar and Grill/ Rockit Burger Bar – Amanda Downing
Bacon Chili – applewood smoked bacon, black beans, corn tortilla strips, sour cream, chives
Bacon Chili – applewood smoked bacon, black beans, corn tortilla strips, sour cream, chives
Saigon Sisters – Matt Riordan
Thit Kho Ruoc Sa – bacon braised in lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste. With seasonal pickles
Thit Kho Ruoc Sa – bacon braised in lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste. With seasonal pickles
Son Of A Butcher Tavern – Frank Valdez
Pickled Bacon Chowder – smoked oyster relish, toasted fennel cracker
Pickled Bacon Chowder – smoked oyster relish, toasted fennel cracker
South Water Kitchen – Roger Waysok
BLT Skewers – thick cut bacon, lettuce, cherry tomato, toasted brioche, maple bacon aioli, on a skewer
BLT Skewers – thick cut bacon, lettuce, cherry tomato, toasted brioche, maple bacon aioli, on a skewer
Spencer’s Jolly Posh Foods – Nick Spencer
Earl Grey Bacon Jam Macaroons
Earl Grey Bacon Jam Macaroons
Terzo Piano – Megan Neubeck
Banana-Bacon Whoopie Pie – marshmallow fluff, butterscotch
Banana-Bacon Whoopie Pie – marshmallow fluff, butterscotch
The Bedford & Carriage House – Mike Galen
Holy Molé Lil’ Bacon Smokies – bacon lil’ smokies, bacon molé sauce, bacon salt cured egg yolk
Holy Molé Lil’ Bacon Smokies – bacon lil’ smokies, bacon molé sauce, bacon salt cured egg yolk
The Brixton – Kevin McMullen
Bacon Rangoon – housemade bacon sambal, scallions, bacon powder
Bacon Rangoon – housemade bacon sambal, scallions, bacon powder
The Dawson – Shaun King
Bacon Apple Aebleskiver – with maple creme fraiche
Bacon Apple Aebleskiver – with maple creme fraiche
Three Aces – Matt Troost
Falafel Italiano – bacon and canellinni bean falafel with whipped bacon fat hummus, bacon sambal, and porchetta spiced tzatziki
Falafel Italiano – bacon and canellinni bean falafel with whipped bacon fat hummus, bacon sambal, and porchetta spiced tzatziki
Three Floyds Brewpub – Pat Niebling
Bacon and ‘Nduja Hot Link – with bacon jam, pickled fennel and Dark Lord hot sauce
Bacon and ‘Nduja Hot Link – with bacon jam, pickled fennel and Dark Lord hot sauce
Travelle – Tim Graham
Sweet Onion and Bacon Candle – a sweet onion and bacon marmalade topped with a bacon candle
Sweet Onion and Bacon Candle – a sweet onion and bacon marmalade topped with a bacon candle
TWO Restaurant and Bar – Kevin Cuddihee
Green Garlic and Bacon Sausage – applewood smoked bacon, berkshire pork, green garlic, herb and apple salad
Green Garlic and Bacon Sausage – applewood smoked bacon, berkshire pork, green garlic, herb and apple salad
Vanille Patisserie – Stacy Waldrop
Candied Bacon Caramel Tart – bacon fat bourbon caramel, candied bacon pieces, and maple mousse dome
Candied Bacon Caramel Tart – bacon fat bourbon caramel, candied bacon pieces, and maple mousse dome
Vie – Dan Compton
Bacon Slim Jim
Potato Bacon Soup
Bacon Slim Jim
Potato Bacon Soup
West Town Bakery & Diner – Chris Teixeira
Pork Fat Beignets – bacon marmalade, lemon jam
Pork Fat Beignets – bacon marmalade, lemon jam
Zapatista – Alberto Mendez
Paella Fest – aged basmati rice, saffron sofrito, bacon broth, Mexican chorizo, applewood smoked pepper bacon-slab, green scallions
Baconada (Michelada with Bacon) - hand-squeezed lime juice, bacon-infused tomato juice, victoria beer, bacon bitters, bacon dust-rimmed garnish with a bacon skewer of jicama, cucumber, smoked gouda, and fresh jalapeno chile.
Paella Fest – aged basmati rice, saffron sofrito, bacon broth, Mexican chorizo, applewood smoked pepper bacon-slab, green scallions
Baconada (Michelada with Bacon) - hand-squeezed lime juice, bacon-infused tomato juice, victoria beer, bacon bitters, bacon dust-rimmed garnish with a bacon skewer of jicama, cucumber, smoked gouda, and fresh jalapeno chile.
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Photo credits: All photos courtesy of Baconfest Chicago
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