Taste of River North 2010 I Trendy Magazine Chicago

Community Unites with Guinness World Records™
Attempt for Most High Fives

The River North scene took center stage
again at the Taste of River North, Saturday, July 17th and Sunday,
July 18th. Located in and around magnificent Erie Park, this fest
gives food lovers and weary art shoppers a taste of the best of
everything the trendy River North neighborhood has to offer along
a picturesque green riverfront setting.

There was something for everyone at TORN, the fest that
reflects the celebrated offerings of its surroundings: spectacular
cuisine and world-renowned art and design. Revelersenjoyed
two full days of great River North food, galleries, local merchants,
live cutting-edge music; a kid’s and pet fun area – along with some
of Chicago’s most impressive river and architectural views. Plus,
this year TORN gave Chicago a shot at making history, when it
attempts to break the Guinness World Records™ for most HIGH
FIVES in an hour

The Restaurants

Hosted by the River North Residents Association, the fest’s main
emphasis is on local cuisine. Everything featured at TORN is
selected based on its popularity in the ‘hood. The area’s top
restaurants will be dishing out fabulous creations above and
beyond standard fest fare. Participating restaurants include:
Flemings, Sullivans, Ai Sushi, Green Door Tavern, English,
Kinzie Chophouse, La Madia, @ Spot Café, Erie Café, Theory,
Zocalo, Steve's Deli, Mercadito, Italiasia, The Redhead Piano Bar
and Citizen Bar.

The Music

In addition to the food and fun, another big difference between
TORN and other cookie-cutter Chicago street festivals is high
quality live music. Headlining Saturday night is Sixteen Candles
and capping things off on Sunday is Mike & Joe. The full lineup
was Saturday 7/17 Sixteen Candles - Jeffrey David Goldford I
Markit 8 - Pipe Dream. Sunday 7/18: Mike & Joe I Mathien - This
Must Be The Band I Becky Likes Tigers - Little Miss Ann