Join the team at Avec for a six-course wine dinner with winemaker Michelle Chami of Heya Winery in Lebanon, featuring Lebanese-inspired dishes paired with wines from Heya, Mersel, and more. As guests dine, Michelle will share the stories behind the wines, offering insight into Lebanon’s winemaking traditions—expect bold flavors, lively conversation, and a deeper appreciation for natural Lebanese wine! Tickets are available on Tock here.

Chicago Chefs Cook, the award-winning humanitarian non-profit organization, will host its inaugural, ‘I Cook For’ benefit on March 20, 2025, at the renowned Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. More than 25 of the city's most celebrated chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists will gather for a special evening designed to showcase their culinary artistry and raise critical funds for local and global causes. Uniquely, each chef will personally select a charity that best represents their identity, with a portion of the net proceeds benefiting both their chosen organizations and Chicago Chefs Cook!

VIP and general admission tickets are available for purchase here. If you can’t attend but would still like to support, or if you’d like to make an additional contribution, donations can be made at here.

Get ready for a feast where land meets sea! HIS Hospitality will welcome Chef Kaleena Bliss to the Bonyeon chef’s counter on Thursday, March 20th, showcasing her and Chef Sangtae Park’s shared incorporation of Korean flavors fused with global inspiration. The evening will showcase 12 courses of elevated plates, bringing land and sea together for an unforgettable and intimate meal. Tickets are available via Resy, here.

City Cruises Chicago, leader in premier water-based experiences, is celebrating in true St. Patrick's Day fashion - on the water! City Cruise’s Seadog cruise will be up close and personal to the river dyeing on the morning of March 15, allowing a unique viewpoint unlike anywhere else in the city, all while also providing unforgettable views of the city’s architecture down the Chicago River. This St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing Cruise also includes lively Irish music and stunning views of the city's skyline. Spaces are extremely limited and will sell out quickly. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Chef & Partner Paul Kahan and his One Off Hospitality partners Donnie Madia, Eduard Seitan Terry Alexander, Karen Browne and the entire Publican team are bringing a brand-new lineup of Chicago’s best and brightest hospitality all-stars to their award-winning West Loop restaurant, the Publican, for the 4th annual charity Shuck Off, and this year, on Wednesday, 3/12, it’s a special ladies-only edition! 

Reservations are available now with non-refundable ticket deposit via Tock; tickets are priced at $20/per person, which will benefit the Women’s Chef Exchange — an organization that’s working to set up women chefs in Italy and the US with cross-cultural training opportunities. Don’t miss an evening of incredible talent, fresh $2 oysters, and community spirit—all in support of charity!

Lowcountry's South Loop location will feature Fat Tuesday festivities on March 4, with live music by Radium Swing Band from 6-9 p.m! Guests may enjoy Lowcountry's signature seafood boils (shrimp; crawfish; snow crab clusters; lobster tails; mussels and more), along with $10 Hurricane cocktails, $11 bowls of gumbo and $7 beignets. For menus, more information and reservations, click here.

Join on February 23rd for The Publican's Sunday Supper Club—a special night with the incredible Greg Wade of Publican Quality Bread! Greg will be cooking up a delicious spread with Chef Joe Spain, featuring Pizza al Taglio, Pasta Rotolo, Smoked Short Rib, and more. To top it off, they’ll be serving one of Greg's legendary pastries—the maritozzi.

Reserve your seats on OpenTable here.

The Luchador Market is a one-day celebration of craft and community, hosted at Cruz Blanca. This special gathering features the debut of Cruz Blanca’s Luchador double barrel-aged beer releases alongside a curated mix of talented local artisans and vendors. Cruz Blanca’s mission is to be the place where craft and community meet, and this event brings that vision to life with cervezas, agave spirits, tacos, and art, creating a vibrant, Mexican-inspired marketplace. The vendors that will be featured at the market include Cruz Blanca Cerveza, Sacred Agave, Gatos Locos Tarot and Pastry and more! Tickets are just $5 each and you can purchase them here.

Chicago’s newest seafood restaurant, Legal Sea Foods located in Marina City, is set to honor a beloved New England tradition with the inaugural celebration of “Chowda Day” on January 15. This special day is dedicated to the acclaimed New England clam chowder, known for its rich flavors and historical significance, including its presence at presidential inaugurations for over five decades and numerous awards. To engage the community in this culinary celebration, Legal will offer clam chowder at a special price of $1 per cup and $2 per bowl all day long!

Join the third annual Rachel Lynn x Corri Lynn Founders dinner at the luxurious Sofitel Chicago on Nov. 22! At this intimate dinner party, guests will meet the two founders of the jewelry business and embark on the ultimate sparkle adventure to celebrate the holidays. Guests will be treated to a memorable evening, filled with food, fun, surprises, and receive an exclusive RL x CL gift pack. An exquisite four course menu awaits, with each dish accompanied by a tequila craft cocktail pairing! 

Tickets are $280 per person. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit ExploreTok.

Mon Ami Gabi Executive Chef David Koehn and team welcome S.K.Y. Executive Chef Stephen Gillanders to the bistro for a culinary collaboration. The five-course dinner will blend elements of both concepts in dishes like Beef Carpaccio with Comté and Black Truffle Fondants, Caramelized Sea Scallops Confit Pork Belly Pave, and more. A paired beverage will be served alongside each course. The one-night-only event celebrates Chef Gillanders’ upcoming return to the Belden-Stratford and first collaborative event with Lettuce Entertain You since his Chef-in-Residence at Intro in 2015.

Tickets are $125 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and can be purchased here.

Head to Oakville Grill & Cellar on Saturday, November 9 and get a taste of wine country in the fall with endless pours from Hendry, Matthiasson, and Forlorn Hope wineries. On-site sommeliers will guide guests through each Napa wine and select bottles will be available for retail purchase. The afternoon also features bottomless Espresso Martinis, Aperol Spritzes, and bites like Smoked Salmon Dip Crostini and Jamón & Cheese boards. A live DJ will keep the party going as guests mingle with fellow wine lovers and participate in exciting hands-on activations. Tickets are available for $95, plus tax (gratuity not included) and can be purchased here.

On Thursday, November 7, Shula’s Steak House Chicago at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk presents the Culinary Masterpiece Chef’s Dinner - an exclusive dining experience that fuses the world of fine art with exceptional cuisine. Created by Executive Chef Tim Wedell in collaboration with promotional partner the Art Institute of Chicago, guests can enjoy a multicourse meal inspired by the museum’s most iconic pieces. This one-night-only event invites guests to savor dishes that bring the colors, textures, and compositions of classic artworks to life on the plate.

The culinary experience will be complemented by a curated selection of wines, chosen to enhance the flavors and artistic themes of each course. Dinner reservations can be purchased for $125 per guest through the hotel’s website. Each purchased ticket includes entry into a raffle to win two complimentary tickets to the Art Institute of Chicago.

Where culinary arts, cocktails and creativity collide! 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 our wonderful Chicagoland restaurants and this year is no different. 

Now in its eleventh year, the event is hosted annually by the American Cancer Society’s Taste of Hope Executive Leadership Committee and has raised over $4,300,000 to support the American Cancer Society’s mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Come join the fight!

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets!

The Bamboo Room, the award-winning 22-seat rum-centric cocktail bar tucked inside notable Chicago destination Three Dots and a Dash, welcomes Robert Adamson of Strong Water (Anaheim, California) for an exclusive pop up experience on Friday November 1st. For one night only, guests can enjoy a four-course tasting menu of tropical cocktails crafted by the James Beard-nominated Strong Water team. Seatings are available from 4pm-10pm for $75 per person. Reservation time is limited to 1.5 hours. Tickets are $75.00 per person and can be booked on OpenTable

Mix your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with a passionate performance of flamenco! On Friday, November 1, Lincoln Park’s Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! will host a contemporary flamenco performance with pintxos, tapas, and beverages from their full dining menu. Enjoy an afternoon filled with Spanish bites, beverages, and dancing! The event cover is $25 per person, plus the price of your meal (tax and gratuity not included) and tickets can be purchased here.

Top Chef Season 15 winner and celebrity chef Joe Flamm is teaming up with Heffer BBQ to host the ultimate fall backyard barbecue at BLVD Steakhouse on their all-season Atrium on October 30th. Chef Flamm is bringing out the smoker for a night to remember. For $50, guests will be able to enjoy a tray of finger lickin’ BBQ straight off the meat smoker for one night only, with speciality cocktails from Whistle Pig Whiskey, as well as a Bourbon-rubbed 24oz prime ribeye with cowboy butter and a house-made banana cream pie. Tickets are available here. 

This Halloween, the 900 N. Michigan Shops has everything you need to celebrate the spooky season with the whole family! Come to Fright Affair on October 27th from 12-3 pm for a festive day of trick-or-treating and fun hosted by nationally syndicated PBS talk show host and executive producer Whitney Reynolds. The event will include a concert hosted by Bubbles Academy, costume parade, trick-or-treating and more! Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased HERE (All proceeds go directly to Lakeshore Public Media.)

On Friday, October 25th, join Lottie’s at Theater on the Lake from 7 pm to 11 pm for a Halloween Hoedown unlike any other! Enjoy line dancing, food trucks, the Morgan Wallen Tribute Band ‘Whiskey Friends’ and exclusive Lottie’s merchandise. Cap off the night with a best-dressed country western contest where you can show off your favorite western fit. General admission tickets are $85 and V.I.P tickets are $150. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Brasero will host the sixth annual ‘Pausing For The Cause’ collaboration dinner with Maxwells Trading to benefit Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) on Monday, September 30th. Executive Chef and Owner Chef John Manion and Chef De Cuisine Adam Meyer of Brasero will be joined by Chef Erling Wu-Bower and Chef Chris Jung of Maxwells Trading for the ticketed event, creating a special family-style, shareable feast. All proceeds raised during the evening will go directly to suicide prevention initiatives at Vibrant Emotional Health. 

The evening will be an intimate celebration of food, wine, and community. A selection of talented local sommeliers will also be in attendance to assist with wine service. Tickets are $500 per person and proceeds will be donated to Vibrant Emotional Health. Guests can purchase a ticket here.

Come celebrate Old Fashioned Fest at Dearly Beloved! In this Tasting and Bartender competition, guests will get to experience what the best bartenders in the city have got to offer. Come taste what these master mixologists have got in store as they compete for the ultimate old fashioned bragging rights.

Ticket includes tastings of 8 Old Fashioned varieties and 2 full Old Fashioned cocktails from master bartenders and can be purchased at this link.

Grab your best gal pals and celebrate the changing seasons with a fall-forward activity at the Mag Mile’s airy French daytime cafe, Venteux! On Friday, 9/27, Venteux’s beautiful cafe space is welcoming Latina-owned & operated Celeste’s Flower Shop for a guided pumpkin floral arrangement class, led by Celeste’s very own Miriam Juárez. At 6 pm, kick off the evening with a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz, then learn how to put together a stunning autumn arrangement using the season’s freshest blossoms and a pumpkin base. All supplies will be provided, then at the end of the night, guests will be able to bring their floral creations home.

Tickets are $85/per person (price excludes tax & fees) and are available via Eventbrite, here.

Join Green City Market and 100+ of Chicago’s top food and beverage talent, including Galit, BLVD Steakhouse, Avec, Daisies and so many more, on Thursday, September 5 for a food festival unlike any other, where you can taste bites and beverages from Chicago's top culinary talents while celebrating local food and supporting our local, sustainable growers.

All proceeds benefit Green City Market's 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community, and expanding access to locally-grown food. GA and VIP tickets can be purchased HERE!

LondonHouse Chicago is set to unleash the fun at their second annual Wooftop Pawty! This pawsome event will take place on Saturday, August 24th, from 8am-10am, on the stunning LondonHouse rooftop, offering tail-wagging views of the Chicago skyline. Chicagoans and their pups can expect a morning of pet- friendly activities, treats galore, pet photography and rooftop views, all while supporting a great cause as a portion of proceeds will benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society! Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased here.