The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Make No Little Cakes

Make No Little Cakes

Eli's Cheesecake, Chicago's favorite dessert, is proud to partner with the Burnham Plan Centennial by creating a giant cheesecake commemorating the 100th anniversary of the presentation of the Plan of Chicago along with the 29th birthdays of Eli's Cheesecake and the Taste of Chicago.

With the majestic setting of Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park and the energy of Taste of Chicago, Chicago continues the Burnham tradition to dream big and plan boldly on a grand scale. Please join us on June 27th at 1 p.m. for the grand cake cutting ceremony of a 2,000-pound birthday cheesecake that will be served free to the public, with plenty of pomp and circumstance.

Program Partner

Eli's Cheesecake

Originally created by restaurateur Eli Schulman, Eli's Cheesecake has been turning out rich, creamy "Chicago Style" cheesecake since the first Taste of Chicago in 1980. Eli's has been a delicious part of many Chicago celebrations, including Chicago's 150th birthday, the ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:00pm

Eli's Cheesecake

Cost: FREE and open to the public

Website: http://www.elicheesecake.com

Location:
Taste of Chicago, in front of Buckingham Fountain

Chicago, IL 60604
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