Join us at Goblin Market, in the center of Lincoln Ave. Brunch Fest, to meet authors Sarah Becan, Josh Noel, and Jessica Mlinaric. 

Returning for its third year, Brunch Fest takes over Lincoln Avenue from Diversey to Wellington for a delicious day of food, entertainment and family fun. From 10 am-2pm., local restaurants will serve up signature brunch bites and creative new favorites, while live entertainment and kid-friendly activities transform the street into a brunch lover’s paradise. 

Sarah Becan

Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer based in Chicago. She created I Think You're Sauceome, a food-centric autobiographical webcomic, and has illustrated for The Adventures of Fat Rice cookbook. She co-authored and illustrated the Let's Make... series, including Let's Make Ramen!, Let's Make Dumplings!, Let's Make Bread!, and Let's Make Cocktails! Her work has appeared in Saveur, Eater, Organic Life, StarChefs, and Tasting Table.

Let's Make Cocktails! A Comic Book Cocktail Book

Let's Make Bread! A Comic Book Cookbook

Let's Make Ramen! A Comic Book Cookbook

Let's Make Dumplings! A Comic Book Cookbook

Josh Noel

Josh Noel is an author and journalist covering food and beverage for the Chicago Tribune. He is the author of Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out: Goose Island, Anheuser-Busch and How Craft Beer Became Big Business and Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit.

Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit

Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out

Jessica Mlinaric

Jessica Mlinaric is a freelance writer and photographer based in Chicago's Wicker Park, covering travel, food, history, arts, and music for outlets including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Chicago magazine, Midwest Living, Thrillist, and Time Out. She founded urbnexplorer.com, and she is the author of Secret Chicago, Chicago Scavenger, and Secret Illinois.

Secret Illinois: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

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