Tickets for Taste of Chicago Chef Dinners Sold on Groupon

By Sarah Freeman

Graham Elliot, Tony Mantuano, Jimmy Bannos and Carlos Gaytan are among chefs serving three-course lunch and dinners at The Taste of Chicago.

Tickets went on sale Friday through Groupon and cost $40. These gourmet meals are an alternative to fried ravioli, mini-slices of pizza, chocolate covered bananas and other staples at The Taste.

Meals take place at July 12-15 at Buckingham Fountain. Buy them now - Stephanie Izard’s lunch already sold out.