This year’s event promises an exciting lineup, featuring conversations with Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper, television personality and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen, and artist, actor, author, and activist Common. Over 20 restaurants will participate, offering a unique culinary experience that blends the spirit of a music festival with the delights of gastronomy. EEEEEATSCON is curated by The Infatuation, a platform renowned for its expert restaurant recommendations.

Attendees will enjoy exclusive menu items from a special collaboration between Shake Shack and Ann Arbor’s legendary delicatessen, Zingerman’s. The event will showcase some of The Infatuation’s top picks from Chicago and beyond, including PopUp Bagels (New York City), Professor Pizza, Soul & Smoke, Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food, The Momo World, Jibaritos Y Más, 312 Fish Market, Jennivee’s Bakery, 3 Little Pigs CHI, Diego, Helmand, Charly’s Burgers, Lilac Tiger, and more.

“After the success of last year’s debut, we absolutely had to return to Chicago,” said Arden Shore, Editor-in-Chief of The Infatuation. “EEEEEATSCON embodies what The Infatuation is all about—a celebration of local food and an opportunity to discover new favorites. Having spent my college days in Ann Arbor exploring Zingerman’s menu, we’re thrilled to bring a taste of this iconic institution to Chicago.”

EEEEEATSCON CHICAGO

Dates: Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14

Location: The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave., Chicago, IL

Presale Tickets for Chase Sapphire Reserve & Preferred Cardmembers: Entry: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT

General Admission Entry: Noon - 6 p.m. CT

Tickets: Available at eeeeeatscon.com/chicago

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