General
the taste
What does the taste mean?
The Taste of Chicago, the city's large outdoor food festival held in Grant Park in summer.
"We ate our way through the Taste all afternoon."
Origin
Short for the Taste of Chicago event.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Taste in Chicago?
It is shorthand for the Taste of Chicago, the city's large outdoor food festival held in Grant Park in summer.
When does the Taste happen?
It is a summer event, drawing crowds to sample food from many local vendors in Grant Park.
Why is it just called the Taste?
Chicagoans clip the full name Taste of Chicago down to 'the Taste' in everyday talk.
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