Taste of Asia - Chicago
Taste of Asia - Chicago
Get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure right here in Chicago! Join us at Bridge 410 on August 18th for a day filled with vibrant flavors, cultural experiences, and delicious dishes from across Asia.
📅 Date: August 18, 2024
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Bridge 410 (410 North Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60622)
Attendees will be treated to a wide array of food vendors offering delectable cuisines from across Asia, cultural performances that highlight both traditional and contemporary artistry, and ample networking opportunities to strengthen the sense of community within the AAPI population in Greater Chicago.
Confirmed Vendors and Their Products:
Food Services:
Anna Wu – A Sweets Girl LLC: Cupcakes (Red Velvet, S'mores, Matcha Tea), Ube Coconut Macaroons, Matcha Ruby Chip Cookies, Coffee, Matcha Tea, Lemonades
Kayla Simon – Amber Agave: Various Boba drinks, Cookies, Blondies, Donuts
Megan Nakano – Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois: Sugar Bliss prepackaged cookies
Jen Chan – Banato: Vegan Banana sorbet bars (no dairy, no added sugars)
Sylvia Jimenez – Bat 17: Asian Fusion, Alcoholic beverages
Hamza Ahmed – bobawala: South Asian-inspired bubble tea beverages
Charles Wu – Chi'tiva: Slushies, Desserts, Pre-rolls, Edibles
Lisa Luangsomkham – G.G. Sweets Illinois: Mango sticky rice, Mini pancakes, Waffle hotdogs, Halo-halo, Korean iced coffee
Melvin Reyes – Mano Modern Café: Filipino - Calamansi Iced Tea, Ube Oat Chai, Ube/Pandan Twinkies, Turon Banana Bread, Purple Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Fepi Paramarti – Padi House and Grill: Indonesian Cuisine
Jenny Yang – Phoenix Bean LLC: Tofu Salads
Chris Yamat – Pinoy Grill: Filipino Street Foods - Pork/Chicken BBQ, Pancit (noodles), Lumpia (eggrolls), Pork Adobo, Grilled Pork Belly
Victor Low – Serai: Malaysian Cuisine
Ron Eric Edrosa – Veloria Coffee: Filipino-owned coffee roaster, Freshly roasted coffee, Espresso, and cold brew bar
Aebbey Ramos – Chicago Test Kitchen: Special creations from the Chicago Test Kitchen
Geri Hernandes – Savory Curst: Unique savory treats
Javon Nicholas – Egg Rolls: Delicious egg rolls
Jeff Wang – Yum Dum: Chinese/Taiwanese/Korean Street Food - Baos, Dumplings, Noodles
General Merchandise and Others:
Ilah Martil – IM Home Candles: Handmade room diffusers, Room sprays, Candles
Hassan Haimed – BackRooms Shop: Merchandise, T-shirts, Albums, Keychains, Goodie bags, Water, Portable chargers, Perfumes, Beauty Supplies
Lisa Wong – Association of Chinese American Scientists and Engineers: Various items
Kimico Mehta – Chicago Board of Election Commissioners: Voter Registration, Vote by Mail information, Recruitment as Poll workers for Presidential Elections, 2024
Andrew Hong – We Each Belong: Clothing (Brand), Streetwear + Healing Circles for Deeper Connection between Asians and other folks of color
Admission: The event is free to attend. Vendors will operate their own Point of Sale systems for purchases.
Get Involved:
Register as a Participant – Secure your spot to experience this unique celebration.
Volunteer Registration - Lend a hand and help make this event a success.
Venue Information: For more details about the venue, please visit Bridge 410. While parking is reserved for vendors and event planners, free parking is available on surrounding streets.
This event represents a significant opportunity to highlight the diverse culinary and cultural contributions of the AAPI community. We are enthusiastic about the impact this event will have and look forward to welcoming the DNC delegates and guests.
We look forward to your participation in this landmark event.
For more information, please visit the event page on our website here.