"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,…
The Inaugural Uncorked: Chicago wine festival features 50 wineries, over 100 wines to taste, gourmet food trucks, live music, custom photo booth and lots of other fun goodies to enjoy. There are two sessions to choose between: The first session has VIP admission at 1 p.m. with general admission from 2 - 5 p.m. The…
Celebrating its 18th summer, Ribfest Chicago has been featured on Food Network’s “Eating America, with Anthony Anderson”, included as one of the 10 best fests by USA Today and was voted three years running as the Best Food Festival in the Chicago Reader. In 2016 we will be serving up more smokin’ music and barbecue…
The Pilsen Food Truck Social rolls back into Chicago’s Lower West Side June 11 and 12 for another delicious weekend of mobile eats and live beats! As its eponymous name suggests, food trucks are again the centerpiece of the second year neighborhood street fest. Over 25 Illinois Food Truck Owner Association affiliated trucks will congregate…
What: 2016 Chicago Ale Fest When: Friday, June 17th 6p - 10p; Saturday, June 18th 2p - 6p Where: Buckingham Fountain - Chicago Why: 200+ American Craft Beers The Chicago Ale Fest is a celebration of American Craft Beer in the heart of Chicago. Located at Buckingham Fountain in historic Grant Park, bordered by the…
The summer’s highpoint street festival is returning to Chicago’s West Loop for its 20th year. As one of the city’s leading annual celebrations, this three-day cross-cultural celebration will mix extraordinary food, brilliant artisans and diverse musical offerings. Top restaurants will bring their bold cuisines from near and far. Don’t be surprised to see food and…
What: 2016 Chicago Ale Fest When: Friday, June 17th 6p - 10p; Saturday, June 18th 2p - 6p Where: Buckingham Fountain - Chicago Why: 200+ American Craft Beers The Chicago Ale Fest is a celebration of American Craft Beer in the heart of Chicago. Located at Buckingham Fountain in historic Grant Park, bordered by the…
Encased meats will again be in the spotlight at this second annual fest just a few blocks north of the busy intersection of Addison Street and Elston Avenue. Held in front of the acclaimed music venue that is the Abbey Pub, it's truly a crowd-pleasing community party in one of Chicago's most stable and vibrant…
Enjoy up to 60 wines and whiskeys and treat yourself to the fun and unique experience of a hog roast right here in the city! Choose from VIP Tasting (2-6PM, Festival Until 8PM), General Admission Tasting (3-6PM, Festival Until 8PM) or Festival General Admission (3-8PM, Includes 1 Drink Ticket)! VIP and GA Tasting includes many…
Encased meats will again be in the spotlight at this second annual fest just a few blocks north of the busy intersection of Addison Street and Elston Avenue. Held in front of the acclaimed music venue that is the Abbey Pub, it's truly a crowd-pleasing community party in one of Chicago's most stable and vibrant…
Windy City Smokeout: BBQ & Country Music Fest presented by Bub City returns for its third year! This summer festival brings together the best of live country music, beer and BBQ to our city's popular River North neighborhood. The Food Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy southern-inspired fare from Chicago's BBQ restaurants. Festival-goers will also have…
An estimated 70 craft breweries now call Chicagoland home. Combine that with hundreds in the Midwest and more than 3,000 estimated nationwide and the microbrewery explosion is mind-boggling. That said, local specialty brew lovers will be in hops heaven when Chicago Craft Beer Festival returns of its fifth suds-filled year. Showcasing specialty, seasonal and small…
An estimated 70 craft breweries now call Chicagoland home. Combine that with hundreds in the Midwest and more than 3,000 estimated nationwide and the microbrewery explosion is mind-boggling. That said, local specialty brew lovers will be in hops heaven when Chicago Craft Beer Festival returns of its fifth suds-filled year. Showcasing specialty, seasonal and small…
See our photo coverage of 2016's James Beard Awards Sneak Peek Soiree here. From Choose Chicago: Over 300 Chicago foodies, tastemakers and influencers. Tastings from 20 select Chicago restaurants. And one culinary legend — James Beard — who inspired not only this celebratory event, but also James Beard Eats Week and the James Beard Awards,…
