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…
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…
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…
"Each year around 25 local wing-slinging eateries enter WingFest. Participating establishments may enter their wings of choice in two of the following categories: Mild, Hot, BBQ, and Exotic. The following were proclaimed winners in 2015, in a double-blind judged competition: Best Mild Wing: Gators, Best Hot Wing: Output, Best BBQ Wing: Buffalo Wings & Rings,…
Hungry for a taste of Iceland, Chicago? Between Thursday, March 17 and Sunday, March 20, Chicagoans will have the opportunity to experience Iceland’s own cuisine and culture with Taste of Iceland in Chicago. Put on by Iceland Naturally immediately following the launch of Icelandair’s direct route to Chicago O’Hare International Airport on March 16. Taste…
Special prix fixe menus to showcase the culinary prowess and creativity of Evanston restaurants. The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the first-ever Evanston Restaurant Week, March 18–26, 2016. Participating restaurants will offer custom prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner to give individuals a taste of why Evanston’s growing restaurant scene has…
The 12th Annual Good Food Festival & Conference is coming up March 24-26 in Chicago! The Midwest's premier annual celebration of the fast-growing Good Food movement is presented by FamilyFarmed, a leader in promoting locally and sustainably produced food for almost two decades. The Good Food Festival & Conference will bring together regional and national…
Donut worry, be happy and eat donuts! Taste some of the best donuts in Chicago as we celebrate our love for these delicious, sugary treats! Tickets include donut tastings from some of Chicago's most famous donut shops & bakeries as well as some hidden gems you may not have heard of! Tickets also include 3…
Featuring the finest in Artisan Chocolate, Artisanal Foods and Wine, with demonstrations and more. *The Chicago Artisan Chocolate Festival supports BEAR NECESSITIES PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION. Saturday 11am - 7pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm More info: http://www.fineartisanevents.com/choc/
Pinot Days Chicago is our most intimate event, but it has the biggest heart. 65 wineries fly into the Windy City and we paint the town pinot with Winemaker Dinners, "Meet the Winemaker" pinot and food pairings at local wine bars and restaurants, tastings at boutique retail stores and finally, the Grand Festival at beautiful…
Every spring, Chicago Chef Week returns, with more than 100 restaurants offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for lunch or a four-course prix-fixe for dinner. Each year CCW adds trendy newcomers to a long list of fine-dining standbys, drawing bargain-hunting Chicagoans to try out the latest culinary hotspots and revisit old favorites. From Asian or Argentinian…
