First Bites Bash is the official kick-off event for the 10th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, produced by Choose Chicago. Join us inside the magnificent Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier for savory and sweet food tastings from over 60 of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants. Toast to the city’s culinary scene with beer, wine and spirits.

Chef/Partner Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio will host this year’s event, from which a portion of the proceeds will benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository*.

Browse the list of restaurants below to see who will be at First Bites Bash 2017 and view photos from the 2016 event for a taste of what’s to come.

View the First Bites Bash 2017 Menu

*No portion of the ticket will be deductible for charitable income tax purposes.