Common Threads' First-Ever Cook-Off

When Common Threads throws a cookout, you know it's going to be anything but ordinary.

Co-founded by Table Fifty-Two's Art Smith, the kiddie culinary-oriented nonprofit has gathered some of the city's best chefs and mixologists for this first-ever event.

The benefit happens 6:30-9:30pm Sept. 15 at Fulton's on the River, with participating chefs creating and serving their favorite cookout-themed dishes in one of four categories: in a glass, on a bun, in a shell or on a stick. Guests are encouraged to sample each dish and vote on their favorite in each category for the chefs to win prizes.

Here's who will be on deck:

Chris Cavarra—Sable Kitchen & Bar
Paul Chartrand—Jack Binion's Steak House at Horseshoe Casino
Stephen Cole—The Barrelhouse Flat
Greg Elliott—Lockwood
Scott Gerken—Four Seasons
Sarah Grueneberg—Spiaggia
Scott Halverson—prasino
Stephanie Izard—Girl & the Goat
Sarah Levy—Sarah's Pastries & Candies
Sarah Kosikowski—Sixteen
Kyle McHugh—Lady Gregory's
John McLean-Burger Bar
Nicole Pederson—C-House
Evan Percoco—Cibo Matto
Toni Roberts—Cibo Matto
Kevin Schulz—Fulton's on the River
Todd Stein—Florentine
Giuseppe Tentori—GT Fish & Oyster
Chao Thapthimkuna-Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar
Dan Tucker—Sushi Samba rio
Thomas Winklebeck—Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

Tickets are $75 for general admission; $150 for VIP, which gives you entrance to a special cocktail party at 5:30pm. Get the tickets here.