Latest Past Events

2015 Chefs Hall of Fame Event

Crystal Gardens in Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Chicago

Six culinary innovators will be formally inducted into the Chefs Hall of Fame at an event on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at the Crystal Gardens in Navy Pier where the Honorary Event Chair will be Phil Stefani. Previous inductees into the Chefs Hall of Fame include the late Chef Charlie Trotter in 2006, Chef Jimmy…

Culinary Care’s Inaugural Corporate Cook-Off

Kendall College 900 N North Branch St, Chicago

This Saturday, Kari is supporting an amazing local non-profit, Culinary Care. They deliver complimentary meals to in-need cancer patients and their families. Since founding in 2013, they've delivered nearly 4,000 meals, serving 250 patients and their families. While proud of this accomplishment, there are still at least 200,000 more that need our support. With that said, I…

$145

Chicago Black Restaurant Week

Chicago Black Restaurant Week was designed to create a platform for African American Owned Eateries (in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs) to be recognized and patronized. There are quite a few hidden gems owned by African Americans, and we would love for you to get to know just who they are! View participating restaurants…