Our Story
The Dine-It-4ward staff, as individuals and a team, have been working and making an impact in the Chicago food world for more than two decades. They are now utilizing their years of experience serving and spotlighting the restaurant industry in new and changing ways!
Pivoting to provide promotional tools that allow diners to support more restaurants while spending less, the team launched Dine-It-4ward in 2020, in the midst of an uncertain time in the industry.
That same year, Dine-It-4ward introduced a culinary tour guide. This guide includes a year of complimentary dishes, treats and experiences, driving needed business for the industry while shining light on local charitable organizations that are the backbone of the community. Stay up to date on deals in the Culinary Guide by following us on Instagram!
Please support the mission to move dining forward through community strength and support.
Learn what makes the hospitality community so special, the charitable organizations we are proud to support, and why the Dine-It-4ward’s efforts are an easy way to bolster the hospitality industry...
What makes the world of hospitality so unique?
Built on foundations of creativity, passion and lifelong dreams, our restaurants and bars are the actualization of transforming inspiration into action. Razor thin margins and long, difficult hours require that talent, drive and well-designed concepts are buttressed with knowledge, heart & soul.
Did you know the hospitality industry is a highly philanthropic sector in Chicago?
Even during difficult times, when they are struggling themselves to stay afloat, small family-run restaurants and large restaurant groups alike turn their efforts towards feeding our front line workers and anyone in need—in their own neighborhoods and beyond. It’s our turn to support them. The purpose of our work is to offer the local community a way to “Dine-It-4ward” together.
Want to learn more and give back to the organizations our Chicago restaurant partners have selflessly supported over the years?
Explore our interactive culinary tour, website, and social media outlets to learn more. We will continually shed a light on these different community-driven organizations and their missions (such as The Lynn Sage Foundation, Culinary Cares, and Green City Market).
The organizations will be partnering with us in supporting our efforts to encourage locals to give back to restaurants by purchasing meals.
How can you support these Chicago bars and restaurants all year long?
Buy the Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide
Spread the word to your family, friends, and colleagues
The Dine-It-4ward Culinary Tour Guide includes dine-in and carryout offers, so even if you plan on nights when you’d rather stay in, you can still help your favorite Chicago spots. These offers give you more ways to support local partners with ease, and directly benefit the restaurants. Restaurants do not pay to be featured in the guide, and by using it, you are saving them from having to pay any third-party fees.
What’s in it for you?
By ordering carryout or dining in, you are actively helping the hospitality industry thrive. Plus, you only have to use the Culinary Guide 2X to make up for what you spent!
Aside from the two-for-one offers, we will also be running giveaways and extra specials to continue to thank YOU for doing your part to help support the hospitality industry. We’ve come a long way together… but we’re just getting started!