Martin Sorge's Great Bakes Launch Party at The Western

Martin Sorge's Great Bakes Launch Party at The Western Tuesday Aug 4th, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Offsite Event The Western, 4301 N Western Ave Join Martin Sorge, Chicago-based baker, food-writer, and winner of The American Baking Show, to celebrate the release of his first cookbook, Great Bakes! Meet Martin and sample treats from the book while enjoying the company of fellow bakers and cookbook lovers! This 21+ only event is hosted at The Western Bar and Kitchen and will include a cash bar. Ticket Options: $5: Admission only $40: One copy of Great Bakes ($38 value) + Admission (discounted!) Martin Sorge, winner of the Great American Baking Show guides readers through more than 100 recipes with a go-to guide for cakes, cookies, crumbles, and other sweet and savory treats. When Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith crowned Martin Sorge the winner of the Great American Baking Show in 2023, few would have guessed that his baking journey began with setting the microwave on fire as a child. Now, after years spent honing his craft in the kitchen, Sorge has collected his favorite recipes featuring local ingredients and Midwest flavors for home bakers everywhere, paired alongside tips and tricks to take bakes to the next level. Organized into chapters for pan recipes, cookies, pastries, breads, cakes, and more, Great Bakes offers more than 100 recipes for any mood, event, or season. Whether it’s classics like Apple Crisp and Peach Cobbler, inventive new recipes such as Chicago Dog Focaccia and Fresh Berry Tart with No - Bake Lemon Verbena Cheesecake filling, or traditional German bakes like Christmas Stollen, these delicious, helpful recipes with a homey Midwest feel are sure to delight both bakers and tasters alike. Named one of "The Best New Cookbooks of Summer 2026" by Bon Appétit! Martin Sorge is the winner of the Great American Baking Show and a home baker, cook, writer, and recipe developer. His work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Food & Wine, and WBEZ Chicago . He lives in Chicago and Michigan's pinky finger with his husband and two cats.