Dining, Festivals, Special events
What new at Chicago Gourmet 2025
For the last 17 years, Chicago Gourmet has brought luxurious food tastings, top-tier wine pairings, intimate experiences with acclaimed chefs, and the camaraderie of standing…
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Chicago summer street festivals: your ultimate guide
Summer in Chicago wouldn’t be the same without its iconic street festivals. Located in vibrant neighborhoods across the city, these local-favorite events are a great…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
What to eat, drink, and buy at Christkindlmarket Chicago
Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in downtown Daley…
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 • State Street It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday…
Blog, Festivals, Music
Find your groove at Chicago In Tune: 10 can’t-miss concerts
There are few places that are more of a cultural crossroads than Chicago. Smack dab in the middle of the nation, the city has long…
Festivals
Behind the smoke: Meet the Windy City Smokeout pitmasters
Chicago is known for our food scene, and that extends to our festivals. The annual Windy City Smokeout (July 12 –14) brings some of the world’s…
Festivals
Chicago street festivals: 11 neighborhood fests to check out
Chicago is home to 77 unique neighborhoods across the city, and it seems like each has its own summer festival. When the warmer months roll…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
Come “Rock the Fork” at two of Chicago Gourmet’s new events
Food and music – they’re a fabulous pair, and “two of Chicago’s most beloved cultural institutions,” says Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois…
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