Buick LaCrosse the Official Vehicle of Chicago Gourmet

CHICAGO, Sept. 22 -- The Illinois Restaurant Association announced today the 2010 Buick LaCrosse Luxury Sedan is the official vehicle of Chicago Gourmet, a food and wine festival to be held in Millennium Park September 26-27, 2009. The Buick renaissance continues with the 2010 LaCrosse Luxury Sedan and attendees of Chicago Gourmet will have the opportunity to preview the new LaCrosse on the Great Lawn of Millennium Park. Guests can meet with a Buick representative and explore the luxury features of the vehicle.

"We are thrilled to partner with GM in the launch of the new LaCrosse," said Sheila O'Grady, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association. "The LaCrosse's style and sophistication is a perfect match for the distinguished tastes of Chicago Gourmet attendees."

"The new LaCrosse was created with great attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology," said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. "It builds on the success of Enclave as the next step in Buick's renaissance. And, as with Enclave, our goal is to attract a whole new buyer to our dealerships for LaCrosse."

Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan offers all wheel drive, a suite of advanced personal technologies and safety features, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is now available in dealerships nationwide.

Chicago Gourmet

Chicago Gourmet is a premier culinary experience aimed to promote Chicago's impressive food and wine community. It was created by the Illinois Restaurant Association to celebrate and honor both Chicago's culinary achievements and the creative vision of the chefs, master sommeliers and wine makers who are participating. It also aims to highlight the city as an international culinary destination via its unparalleled epicurean talent.

Illinois Restaurant Association

Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois.