Chicago Gourmet's 'Dine Around' Program Returns With Opportunity To Earn Free Ticket To Event

Chow down on some of Tavernita's small-plate dishes during "Dine Around." (Photo: Tavernita)

Here's your chance to earn a free ticket to Bon Appétit's Chicago Gourmet, happening Sept. 29-30 in Millennium Park.

All you have to do to get one is chow down at some of the 70-plus participating Dine Around restaurants Sept. 1-30. They're encouraging diners to visit up to five spots, and spend a minimum of $35 at each. Keep those receipts (!!), and redeem them at Chicago Gourmet's registration table for a general admission ticket for one day.

The general admission ticket is valued at $159 (plus tax) and provides access to all cooking demos, tasting pavilions, seminars and book signings. What's super cool about Dine Around is that many of the participating restaurants have hooked up some special prix-fixe menus for the occasion. You can also do a la carte.

Also, if you want tickets to Hamburger Hop, you'd better hop on it because there are only about 50 left . . .

UPDATE: Hamburger Hop is SOLD OUT.