The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago is the Premier Destination for Foodservice Innovation & Inspiration.
Thousands of foodservice professionals gather for 3 days to discover AI, robotics, plant-based trends, sustainable packaging and more.
Join us at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from May 16 to 19 and experience Europe's finest olive oils!
Visit our booth at the Discovery Theatre Booth #11329 for a curated tasting of 10 exceptional European olive oils, guided by olive oil sommelier, educator and author Emily Lycopolus. Discover regional expressions from Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Italy, Spain, France, and Cyprus, along with complementary condiments such as sea salts, pumpkin seed oil, and vinegars.
Each day between 9:30AM and 5:00PM (until 3:00 PM on Tuesday), join us for short educational sessions and guided tastings.
Specialty Sampling Sessions
Each day at the booth, we will host a dedicated one-hour Specialty Sampling Session, spotlighting a premium European meat or dairy selected to complement the featured European olive oils.
May 16:
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Taste Pecorino Crotonese PDO (Italy), paired to highlight olive oil profiles
May 17:
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – Discover Jamon Serrano (Spain) through a guided tasting experience
May 18:
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Discover Jambon de Bayonne PGI from France and its pairing potential
May 19:
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Taste aged pasteurized cow cheese from Belgium in a curated pairing session
Mini Masterclasses
Along with the daily Specialty Sampling Sessions, there will be daily mini-masterclass focusing on a singular theme:
May 16:
11:30 AM to 11:40 AM – Explore monovarietal extra virgin olive oils and what makes each one unique
May 17:
11:30 AM to 11:40 AM - Learn how certification and labeling shape quality and transparency
May 18:
11:30 AM to 11:40 AM - See how olive oil can transform dishes as a powerful pairing tool
May 19:
11:30 AM to 11:40 AM - Understand how harvest timing influences flavor and texture
Cooking Demo at The Culinary Experience Stage
May 18:
3:00 PM to 4:15 PM - Experience a live cooking demonstration with James Beard Award winning chef Sarah Grueneberg
Looking for more information? Follow the link: National Restaurant Association Show - Website
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