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Liz Biro: 22 of the best food items from Rev

Rev is THE food event to hit in May. Proceeds benefit Indiana University Health trauma programs, including care for IndyCar drivers at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The May 2 bash at IMS kicked off with a cooking demonstration May 1 at The Chef's Academy. Rev guest celebrity chef Malcolm Mitchell, a finalist on Season 8 of the Food Network show "Food Network Star," prepared this beet salad with frisée, goat cheese beignet, spiced pecan oil, grapefruit oil and fresh grapefruit.
Rev is THE food event to hit in May. Proceeds benefit Indiana University Health trauma programs, including care for IndyCar drivers at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The May 2 bash at IMS kicked off with a cooking demonstration May 1 at The Chef's Academy. Rev guest celebrity chef Malcolm Mitchell, a finalist on Season 8 of the Food Network show "Food Network Star," prepared this beet salad with frisée, goat cheese beignet, spiced pecan oil, grapefruit oil and fresh grapefruit.
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Butter, roux and capers. Rev guest celebrity chef Vic "Vegas" Moea, host of "Late Night Chef Fight" on A&E, tapped his Italian roots for a chicken francese/piccata hybrid at The Chef's Academy pre-Rev cooking demonstration.
Butter, roux and capers. Rev guest celebrity chef Vic "Vegas" Moea, host of "Late Night Chef Fight" on A&E, tapped his Italian roots for a chicken francese/piccata hybrid at The Chef's Academy pre-Rev cooking demonstration.
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Vic "Vegas" Moea's chicken francese/piccata hybrid featured francese-style batter-fried chicken in piccata-style caper sauce at pre-Rev cooking demonstration May 1 at The Chef's Academy.
Vic "Vegas" Moea's chicken francese/piccata hybrid featured francese-style batter-fried chicken in piccata-style caper sauce at pre-Rev cooking demonstration May 1 at The Chef's Academy.
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Plow & Anchor hosted a pre-Rev dinner party Friday night for Rev celebrity chefs. Pictured, left to right, are Plow & Anchor owner Craig Baker; Rev celebrity chef Malcolm MItchell of Washington, D.C.; Plow & Anchor chef Toby Moreno; Rev celebrity chef Vic "Vegas" Moea; and IndyCar driver and Rev honorary chairman Simon Pagenaud.
Plow & Anchor hosted a pre-Rev dinner party Friday night for Rev celebrity chefs. Pictured, left to right, are Plow & Anchor owner Craig Baker; Rev celebrity chef Malcolm MItchell of Washington, D.C.; Plow & Anchor chef Toby Moreno; Rev celebrity chef Vic "Vegas" Moea; and IndyCar driver and Rev honorary chairman Simon Pagenaud.
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Great Lakes walleye was a favorite during a pre-Rev dinner party May 1 at Plow & Anchor. The fish was served with sunchoke and fennel gratin, ramps, spinach and horseradish aioli.
Great Lakes walleye was a favorite during a pre-Rev dinner party May 1 at Plow & Anchor. The fish was served with sunchoke and fennel gratin, ramps, spinach and horseradish aioli.
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Sugar cream pie went posh at the May 1 pre-Rev dinner party at Plow & Anchor. Sorghum, balsamic, orange and pistachio garnished the 'sugar cream tart."
Sugar cream pie went posh at the May 1 pre-Rev dinner party at Plow & Anchor. Sorghum, balsamic, orange and pistachio garnished the 'sugar cream tart."
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IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud is a foodie, so he was all ears as Rev guest celebrity chefs Vic "Vegas" Moea and Malcolm MItchell explained the work of professional chefs. The trio chatted on the red carpet at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud is a foodie, so he was all ears as Rev guest celebrity chefs Vic "Vegas" Moea and Malcolm MItchell explained the work of professional chefs. The trio chatted on the red carpet at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Rev is all about IndyCar driver-inspired cuisine. Each chef is paired with a driver, and that driver influences what the chef serves. Thunderbird's Andrew Whitmoyer prepared porcini-crusted pork tenderloin. The accompanying chow chow and corn fritter were an ode to driver Sage Karam's Pennsylvania roots.
Rev is all about IndyCar driver-inspired cuisine. Each chef is paired with a driver, and that driver influences what the chef serves. Thunderbird's Andrew Whitmoyer prepared porcini-crusted pork tenderloin. The accompanying chow chow and corn fritter were an ode to driver Sage Karam's Pennsylvania roots.
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Gyro meatballs with tzatziki sauce and fried pita were served by Revery chefs Mark Henrichs and Danny Salgado. The restaurant is in Greenwood.
Gyro meatballs with tzatziki sauce and fried pita were served by Revery chefs Mark Henrichs and Danny Salgado. The restaurant is in Greenwood.
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Rook chef Carlos Salazar serve ramp vichyssoise garnished with corn and peekytoe crab at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rook chef Carlos Salazar serve ramp vichyssoise garnished with corn and peekytoe crab at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Rev guest celebrity chef Malcolm Mitchell of Washington, D.C., tends pork belly at Rev.
Rev guest celebrity chef Malcolm Mitchell of Washington, D.C., tends pork belly at Rev.
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Pork belly siders with daikon and raspberry Melba sauce by chef Malcolm Mitchell at Rev.
Pork belly siders with daikon and raspberry Melba sauce by chef Malcolm Mitchell at Rev.
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Rev tastings ranged from homey to fancy to a combination of the two. Circle City Soups chef Roger Hawkins dolled up King David beef dogs with ramp kraut, beer mustard and sunny-side-up quail eggs.
Rev tastings ranged from homey to fancy to a combination of the two. Circle City Soups chef Roger Hawkins dolled up King David beef dogs with ramp kraut, beer mustard and sunny-side-up quail eggs.
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More than 2,000 people attended Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tasting stations, three stages, IndyCars and a few DJs were spread out in various pavilions and inside the Pagoda, where this was the view.
More than 2,000 people attended Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tasting stations, three stages, IndyCars and a few DJs were spread out in various pavilions and inside the Pagoda, where this was the view.
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No introduction necessary. A sample of the famous St. Elmo Steak House shrimp cocktail at Rev.
No introduction necessary. A sample of the famous St. Elmo Steak House shrimp cocktail at Rev.
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Rev celebrity guest chef Vic "Vegas" Moea served tender country-style ribs with blue cheese slaw.
Rev celebrity guest chef Vic "Vegas" Moea served tender country-style ribs with blue cheese slaw.
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Touchdown! Rev was the place for people-watching, especially when Colts quarterback Andrew Luck landed on the red carpet to chat with IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud.
Touchdown! Rev was the place for people-watching, especially when Colts quarterback Andrew Luck landed on the red carpet to chat with IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud.
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Scarlet baby kale salad was another dish by Rev guest celebrity chef Vic "Vegas" Moea.
Scarlet baby kale salad was another dish by Rev guest celebrity chef Vic "Vegas" Moea.
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Citrus heirloom caprese salad at Rev featured tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, Meyer lemon juice, balsamic glaze and tiny fresh basil sprouts.
Citrus heirloom caprese salad at Rev featured tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, Meyer lemon juice, balsamic glaze and tiny fresh basil sprouts.
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Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss served vegetarian tartare featuring golden beets, cucumber, jalapeno, sugar snap peas and ginger vinaigrette on crispy wonton triangles at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss served vegetarian tartare featuring golden beets, cucumber, jalapeno, sugar snap peas and ginger vinaigrette on crispy wonton triangles at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Yes, Indy Star beverage reporter Amy Haneline and I sipped a little red wine -- just a little.
Yes, Indy Star beverage reporter Amy Haneline and I sipped a little red wine -- just a little.
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IndyCar drivers, Colts players and celebrity chefs inspired these two chefs to collect autographs right on their whites at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyCar drivers, Colts players and celebrity chefs inspired these two chefs to collect autographs right on their whites at Rev May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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