"The hip-hop festival Summer Smash, held this year in Bridgeview, assembled a tightly curated food lineup that leveraged professional relationships—David Choi of Seoul Taco helped put together vendors that included Chicago favorites like Harold’s Chicken and the Tamale Guy alongside Michelin-starred restaurants such as Kasama and Esmé—demonstrating how a music festival can successfully integrate standout food offerings." - Ashok Selvam