Dive into summer fun at The Oakville Wine Mixer. On Saturday, June 29 from 11 AM to 2 PM, the sun-soaked afternoon features bottomless flights of Lieu Dit white and rosé wines, bottomless servings of our featured spritz and mocktail, and mini espresso martinis. On our Four Seasons Estate Terrace, sip and savor alongside servings of Oakville favorites and passed appetizers. Take part in exciting activations and take-home goodies.

For $85, plus tax (gratuity not included), toast to summertime Chicago with a quintessential seasonal soirée. Tickets can be purchased here.

Pilot recently expanded its footprint in the non-alcoholic space with Years, a new non-alcoholic craft brewery by music industry veteran and No Fine Print Wine founder Pat Corcoran! Head to Pilot Project on Friday, June 14 from 5pm-9pm for complimentary Years' beer, BBQ from the grill and live DJs. (Additional food and drink will be available for purchase).

Reservations to reserve a table can be made on Tock.

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, a chic, French-inspired hotel nestled in Chicago's revered Gold Coast neighborhood, is thrilled to host its  Bastille Day Celebration. This event commemorates France's National Day, celebrating liberty, unity and French culture. Guests can enjoy an elegant menu of French bites and craft cocktails while playing a classic French game Pètanque. With francophone beats serving as the soundtrack to this special holiday, guests will feel as though they are in the heart of a Parisian celebration.

Tickets are $109 per person; make your reservation here.

Kick off summer on the riverfront! Celebrate Memorial Day with the all-you-can-enjoy RPM Seafood Boil, perfectly complemented by refreshing spritzes and wines. Enjoy canapes and a seafood boil featuring Blue Crab, Snow Crab, Shrimp, Sliced Sausage, Roasted Corn, and Potatoes tossed in RPM's house-made seafood boil rub. End your experience with a delightful Lemon Semifreddo for a sweet treat! Tickets are $175 per person (21+), plus tax, gratuity and event fees, and include your choice of Limoncello Spritz or Aperol Spritz on arrival, along with select white and rosé wines flowing throughout the event.

Purchase your tickets here

On Memorial Day, slurp back oysters on the half shell and enjoy bottles of wine for half-off. This promotion is only available in the Oyster Bar for dine-in service!

Kick off Memorial Day weekend on Aba’s iconic rooftop patio as Aba and Campari team up to bring you an exclusive Spritz Rooftop Patio Party. Cool off with Aba’s newest Aperol summer sip, Thirst Trap, as you enjoy passed bites, hummus and spreads, and beats by DJ Marvin Mentor. Don't miss the photo booth to capture the memories (pics or didn’t happen!) and the raffle for a chance to win Aperol swag, a dinner from Aba, and more. Tickets are $49.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Each ticket includes a welcome Thirst Trap cocktail, an Aperol Spritz, passed and stationed appetizers, live DJ, access to the photo booth and raffle entry.

Tickets can be purchased here

Wicker Park’s Division Street is an absolute paradise for patio lovers and on Tuesday, May 21st, The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is kicking off al fresco dining season with Patio Palooza! This ticketed event allows crawlers to wander down one of the liveliest stretches of the city and enjoy hosted tasting bites from participating restaurants. Choose your starting location at either the East end at elevated neighborhood pub Bangers & Lace or the West end at Mirella’s Tavern, a newly opened American Bistro. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased here.  

Do not miss out on this epic upcoming collaboration dinner between Chicago’s iconic and James Beard Award-nominated Lula Cafe from chef and owner Jason Hammel, and Kismet, the vegetable-loving restaurant in Los Angeles from chefs and owners Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson. The four course dinner with optional beverage pairings will take place on Sunday May 19th at 4:30PM at Lula Cafe, and is in celebration of Sara and Sarah’s new cookbook Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes, which released earlier this week.

Tickets are $95 and available on Resy, and books will be available for purchase. 

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). 

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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