14 Mar 2008 Dozens of celebrity chefs at Common Thread's Third Annual World Festival on Monday, March 17 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. The annual event takes place the Monday of the Housewares Show, in order to bring national celebrities who serve on the Chef Advisory Board to the festival. This year Padma Lakshmi of Bravo's acclaimed Top Chef will serve as the honorary chair and mistress of ceremonies. From ABC 7 Chicago: Festival guests will be treated to global delicacies by renowned chefs including founder Art Smith, TABLE fifty-two; David Burke, David Burke's Primehouse; Tom Colicchio, Craft; Gale Gand, Tru; Ken Oringer, ... {More...}