Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – 2017 Chicago Gourmet Auction
Auction Ends: Sep 26, 2017 12:00 PM CDT

Electronics

Take your Espresso with Yoko

Item Number
325
Estimated Value
326 USD
Leading Bid
226 USD
Number of Bids
7  -  Bid History

Item Description

Enjoy your very own illy Francis Francis x 7.1 Black Espresso Machine along with beautifully crafted espresso cups. Details of the machine are below: 

  • One-touch brewing cycle
  • Pannarello steam wand for easy frothing of milk
  • Auto-stop feature for programmable volume
  • Power save mode
  • Steel thermoblock with 15 bar pump
  • Unlike conventional one-stage systems, the iperEspresso capsule system uses an innovative, patented two-stage process to create intensely aromatic
  • Auto-stop feature assures perfect volume in the cup, while professional steam wand froths milk for thick and delicious cappuccino and latte
  • Designed by renowned Italian architect Luca Trazzi, this striking machine adds a strong visual statement to any kitchen.

The newest illy Art Collection, MENDED CUPS by Yoko Ono, consists of six cups that bear gold, shattered and mended crack lines. These are accompanied by six individual saucers with Yoko Ono’s handwriting, naming six catastrophic events that have directly affected her life,  and others only indirectly; but have brought death to millions of people. Each saucer states the date and location of the event and concludes with the words … mended in 2015. 
The seventh cup in the collection, the UNBROKEN CUP, is untouched with no cracked or mended lines, reflecting peace and hope with Ono’s handwritten words on the saucer, "This cup will never be broken as it will be under your protection.”

Item Special Note

This package may be picked up at the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Pick up dates are Monday through Friday: October 2nd (10/02/2017) through October 27th (10/27/2017) between 9:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. The recipient will receive detailed information required for pick-up.

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