Get ready for an unforgettable fiesta like no other as Celeste joins forces with DJ Twan and Trifecta Records to bring you the party of the year on Sunday, May 5, from noon to 5 p.m. 

Indulge in a build-your-own taco bar from noon to 2 p.m., included with ticket purchase. Savor the flavors of Mexico with $6 Modelos and $12 tequila/mezcal cocktails throughout the event. Plus, take advantage of the special tequila bottle service pricing to elevate the experience.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

Bronzeville Winery cordially invites wine-lovers to an evening of vinicultural celebration and recognition of women's contributions to the wine industry. As part of their commitment to champion diversity and sustainability within the industry, Bronzeville Winery is proud to present our exclusive event: Celebration of Women in Wine!

Prepare to indulge in exceptional wines while partaking in an exclusive book signing and release with acclaimed Sommelier, Chasity Cooper. Wines will be paired with small bites by Bronzeville Winery Chef Lamar Moore. The event will be hosted by none other than beloved Bronzeville Winery wine director, Derrick C. Westbrook, whose expertise is sought after in circles that appreciate refined tastes and insightful narratives on wine culture. 

Tickets are $45 and are available on TOCK here

Exciting news ahead! The 16th Annual Culinary Futures fundraiser benefiting No Matter What returns on Sunday, March 17th! The event hosted at Fairlie on the Near West Side features delicious meals prepared and served by CPS students, an open bar, live music, and more. Prepare for an amazing evening of great food and great times all to support the youth of Chicago’s community.

Tickets for the Culinary Futures Fundraising Event start at $125. Those looking to make a larger, direct impact are welcome to donate to the 2024 Culinary Futures Scholarship Fund or sponsor a student for the 2024 O.M. Summer Travel Experience. Donations begin at $1,000. For more information and to purchase tickets or a sponsorship, click here

Back by popular demand, Cultivate by Forbidden Root announces the return of its fan favorite Beer Dinner on Wednesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. featuring a five-course dinner menu curated by Chef Pete Beatty. Each course will be complemented by an exclusive botanic beer to create a harmonious balance of flavors with each dish served. Additional beer dinners will soon be announced as well as exploratory pairings with cheese and desserts to enjoy various flavor profiles throughout the season.

Tickets are $70 per person, and can be purchased here:  forbiddenroot.com/cultivate.

Come celebrate International Women’s Day and women-owned businesses with a special party at BottlesUp! on Friday March 8th. The event will include a wine & champagne tasting as well as fun experiences like girl scout cookie pairings, tarot readings, chair massages and food samplings all from some amazing female owned Chicago companies and brands. Time to get your girl power on while you celebrate, cheers, network, and make new friends! Tickets are $15 pp and can be purchased on Eventbrite here

Chef Paul Kahan and the Publican gang are once again gearing up for their annual charity Shuck Off on Wednesday, 2/21! 

For the third consecutive year, this celebrity chef-studded event will take over the iconic Fulton Market beer hall in support of nonprofit Pilot Light, with $2-a-shuck oysters courtesy of Island Creek Oysters, plenty of boozy drinks (including an exclusive cocktail from guest bartender Sam Perrie of Milk Room!), and a massive eight-foot oyster boat center stage in the dining room. Throughout the evening, look out for guest appearances by acclaimed culinary names Mindy Segal, Joe Frillman, Leigh Omilinsky, Kaleena Bliss, Jonathan Zaragoza, Sarah Stegner & the Chicago Chefs Cook team as they each roll up their sleeves and get to shucking alongside Paul for an hour at a time.

Come one, come all for good times and a great cause. Walk-ins and bar tables are available, but reservations are encouraged and can be secured by clicking HERE on Tock.

With a history dating back to 1879, Inglenook has played a pivotal role in shaping Napa Valley’s prestigious winemaking culture. On February 20 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Executive Chef Austin Adler and Head Sommelier Mike Loveisky of Maple & Ash are welcoming Todd DeVincenzi of Inglenook Winery to present a luxurious four-course dinner that offers a taste of the winery's rich legacy. To set the tone for the evening, guests can enjoy glasses of 2021 Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc and passed appetizers like fresh oysters and gougères with caviar. For the main courses, look forward to unique Inglenook wine pairings with dishes like Maple’s signature Fire-Roasted Seafood Towers and Foie Gras Tart made with fig, black olive, and licorice. Finish it off with a Chocolate and Black Truffle Soufflé along with a Celebration Shot to end the evening on a high note.

Tickets for the evening are $300 (+ taxes and fees) and can be purchased here. 

On Tuesday, February 13, guests are invited to a 4-Course Caymus Wine Dinner Experience at Violi! Featuring one of the most highly rated and sought-after wines in the world, the experience is inclusive of a welcome beverage, an interactive chef and sommelier experience and 4-course dinner with wine pairings.

Menu highlights include Beef Carpaccio w/ Wagyu Aioli, Pan Roasted Scallops, Deconstructed Pastitsio and Chocolate Tart. Tickets are $105/person (not inclusive of tax/gratuity) and available for purchase here.

Taste America, presented by Capital One, is a nationwide initiative that brings together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities. Through Taste America, the James Beard Foundation has brought together some of the nation’s finest chefs and changemakers who will come together in 20 markets across the United States to represent a shared mission of “Good Food for Good'.'

Chicago’s event, which will be at Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty host chef Rodolfo Cuadros of Bloom Plant Based Kitchen in Chicago, IL and TasteTwenty guest chef Jennifer Dobbertin of Best Quality Daughter in San Antonio, TX. The menu will reflect their signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and communities. The dinner will also include beverage pairings for each course.

Tickets are $350 per pairing (single tickets are not available) and can be purchased here.  

Sunda New Asian is bringing back their popular Sushi Rolling Class this winter. Classes will return the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-5pm. The next class kicks off on February 3!

During the class, guests will learn the ancient art of sushi and maki making using seaweed wraps, sticky rice, spicy tuna, and more. Sunda New Asian’s award-winning chef team provides personal instruction on the delicate creation of this traditional dish. 

This 90 minute class is perfect for a date night, weekend outings or girl's night out. Guests will make three rolls - Temaki (Hand-Rolled Sushi), Futomaki (Fat-Rolled Sushi), and Uramaki (Inside-Out Rolled Sushi). 

Join every first Saturday of every month, 4pm to 5pm; $90/person (tax & service fee included) Reserve HERE. 

Indulge your sweet tooth and savor the delightful flavors of sugary bliss at Stan's Donut Fest, a mouthwatering celebration of Stan's 10th Anniversary and all things donuts! Whether you're a dedicated donut enthusiast or simply someone who can't resist the allure of these delectable treats, this festival promises to be a day of pure, sweet joy! Whatever you do DONUT kill our vibe!

Tickets are available via Eventbrite HERE and are now available for purchase!

Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, you're invited to Aba for an evening of holiday cheer(s) & exclusive mezze on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00PM! Get cozy by the bar and enjoy a one night only, four-course mezze menu prepared in Chef CJ Jacobson's own magic workshop (err, kitchen), while toasting to Senior Beverage Manager Thomas-Mizuno Moore's perfectly-paired holiday-inspired cocktails featuring seasonal ingredients and interactive, unexpected elements. The holidays are already enchanting, but this event might even out-do Santa.

Tickets to the Eat, Drink & Be Mezze Event are $124.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and can be purchased here.

Chef/Partner Danny Grant is ringing in his most wonderful time of the year (white truffle season, of course!) with a four-course, truffle-centric dinner filled with opulent notches signature to the Gold Coast standout. This intimate gathering will commence with a cocktail hour to help guests ease into the festive spirit while indulging in a jaw-dropping iced seafood tower adorned with elegant fixings like white truffle bluefin tuna nigiri, and black tiger prawns with white truffle aioli. Main course offerings include a unique variety of decadent dishes made with some of the most sought-after ingredients around the world like the White Truffle Raviolo All'Uovo Ricotta, Tournedos Rossini Wellington with Madeira truffle jus, and for the grand finale, a White Truffle & White Chocolate Souffle will be served to cap off this luxurious dining experience on a sweet note.

Tickets for the evening can be found here for $375 (+ taxes and service fees). 

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® in Chicago officially starts the holidays for the nation on Saturday, November 18. The 32nd annual festival and parade produced by The Magnificent Mile Association draws over one million visitors to watch Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from Walt Disney World Resort® lead a magical parade while illuminating one million lights on 200 trees adorning Michigan Avenue.

The festival begins at Lights Festival Lane (401 N. Michigan Ave) on Saturday morning with free family-friendly activities and live music that continues throughout the day. The nation’s largest evening holiday parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. when 40 glittering floats, giant helium balloons, and musical celebrities including Sister Sledge, American Idol finalist Colin Stough, The Sugarhill Gang and The Funky Bunch join the fun. The event concludes with The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular!

Find a complete schedule and special holiday offers from area businesses at www.themagnificentmile.com

Adorn’s executive chef Richie Farina is teaming up with chefs Mei Lin of Daybird LA (winner of Top Chef Season 12), Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde, Justin Selik of Ever, and Jenner Tomaska of Esme for the ultimate chef’s table Friendsgiving dinner. The five-course experience with wine pairings will showcase collaborative culinary creativity, embodying friendship in Adorn’s intimate semi-private dining room.

The event is perfect for fine dining lovers or a festive fall outing, and tickets are $275 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made HERE, and for those looking for Thanksgiving dining, Adorn looks forward to welcoming guests for a full Thanksgiving experience on November 23rd.

As new migrants seeking asylum continue to arrive in Chicago, the city’s chef community has banded together to offer much needed support. Pendry Chicago and Venteux, the French brasserie on the hotel’s ground floor, have partnered with humanitarian effort-focused organization Chicago Chefs Cook to present Chicago Chefsgiving on Thursday November 9th. The chef-driven fundraising dinner at Venteux benefits Pilsen Food Pantry’s “New Migrant Program”, a dedicated effort to provide food, clothing, healthcare resources, and more to the city’s newest arrivals. The five-course feast will feature seasonal fare by several of the city’s buzziest chefs!

Tickets are $150, inclusive of a $30 donation to Pilsen Food Pantry, gratuity, and Moët wine pairings. Tickets can be purchased here.

Taste of Hope brings award-winning chefs and Chicago foodies together to celebrate the American Cancer Society's progress in the fight against cancer. ​

Taste of Hope has always featured wonderful Chicagoland restaurants and this year is no different. Now in its tenth year, the event is hosted annually by the American Cancer Society’s Taste of Hope Executive Leadership Committee and has raised over $3,600,000 to support the American Cancer Society’s mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

You can purchase tickets here.

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Get ready for an unparalleled experience as WineRival proudly presents "The Superbowl of Wine" — The Tailgate Tasting at Venue West on Sunday, October 15th. This event promises to be a true celebration of all things wine, where hundreds of enthusiasts will gather to enjoy exquisite wines and delectable bites, and witness a thrilling blind wine-tasting competition.

WineRival brings together the nation's sommelier community and wine aficionados for a blind-tasting tournament led by event creator Adam Sweders. Sixty-four individuals will go head-to-head to advance to the championship round with the ultimate hope of taking home the grand prize, a staggering $25,000 cash prize.

This year's event is all about tailgating with guests dining on an inventive menu by Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani while sipping on a wide variety of the world's most renowned wineries in a walk-around atmosphere. Guests will revel in the intricate flavors and aromas as they sample Penfolds wines that have earned global recognition for their excellence. While wine takes the spotlight, a full bar with craft cocktails will cater to all preferences, plus craft beer offerings from Two Brothers. 

Tickets are priced at an unbeatable $75 per person and can be purchased here. 

A Boy & His Dream is hosting a ‘Summer of Dreams’ event, a fundraiser for the underserved youth! A Summer of Dreams will be held on Saturday, September 30th, beginning at 5:30 PM. 

This special event will be held at Vertiport Chicago with the highlight of the night being an exquisite fashion show featuring designers with African inspiration crafted into each of their pieces, exciting the audience to raise money for the underserved youth. In addition to this unique fashion show, there will be local vendors, DJ playing afro beats to light up the night, a silent auction and VIP Helicopter experience. Delicious local featured Hors-d’oeuvres & refreshing cocktails from our amazing sponsors will also be key parts of the evening and included in your ticket purchase. 

 With your generosity, we hope to raise $100,000 which will allow us to provide playgrounds to underprivileged children in Nigeria as well as towards scholarships for our brilliant students of Chicago to greater their education & future.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Good friends and great adventures go together like bacon and eggs. Inspired by the journeys we share with friends, all-star chef friends Art Smith (Art Smith’s Reunion) and Lorena Garcia (Chica) will reunite for a special addition to the 2023 Chicago Gourmet lineup titled, “Rise & Shine Gourmet.” 

From September 21-24, 2023, Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals, will set its sights on adventure. Founding sponsor Illinois Restaurant Association, together with presenting sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, will celebrate all things food + travel this year dubbing the theme for the 2023 weekend culinary festival to be “All Roads Lead to Gourmet.”

A new Sunday morning stop on the Chicago Gourmet itinerary, Rise & Shine Gourmet will feature a multi-course family-style brunch featuring Southern classics with Latin flair along with sensational cocktails, chill music, and fun chef interactions in a beautiful setting at Chef Art Smith's Reunion.

Ticket sales and 2023’s full event lineup, including talent announcements, will go live in just a few short weeks on July 26, 2023, at chicagogourmet.org. 

Chicago's premier neighborhood wine tasting is back this Fall, and tickets are officially on sale! The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll set for Thursday, September 21 from 6-9pm. The returning event will invite neighbors and newcomers alike to discover some of the best wines of the season while exploring over 15 local businesses on Lincoln Avenue from Diversey to Webster. Businesses of all categories will open their doors to participants offering curated wines from Vin Chicago along with light fare to enjoy as they journey down Lincoln Avenue for an evening of fun. 

Tickets are on sale online for $44 per person (early bird special) and include admission to the event, wine tastings and light fare at each participating business, an exclusive branded wine glass, tasting guide and in-store specials at participating businesses. Group pricing is also available, and the event is expected to sell out quickly. 

Summer might be coming to an end, but the party's just beginning at LondonHouse's highly anticipated "Forever Summer" event. Get ready to soak up the sun and good vibes on Wednesday, September 20, as they bring a day filled with panoramic city views, tasty treats, and fun, refreshing drink features all day long. Guests can enjoy 25% off their lunch bill on the LH Rooftop (11am to 2pm), passed Veuve Champagne at 5pm, live DJ music, swag bags, giveaways, and more!

The Summer Forever event takes place on Wednesday, September 20th from 11am to close and is open to the public. Walk-ins welcome. Full details can be found here. 

Chicago’s restaurant scene is unmatched— especially in the always-bustling, eclectic Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods. On September 19, get a taste of some of the best restaurants the neighborhood has to offer at Wicker Park Bucktown’s Fall Dinner Crawl. Featuring classic favorites like Goddess and the Grocer and newcomers like Firewood BBQ, crawlers can experience the neighborhood’s rich and diverse dining scene by trying sample tasting bites from eight participating restaurants. Grab your foodie friends and come hungry and ready to savor some of Chicago’s very best restaurants. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of, and can be purchased here. Stay tuned for the whole lineup of participating restaurants!