Join the Party at These JBF Events

Monday, April 30

• Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM 
• Location: Somerset, 1112 North State Street
• Tickets: $50 

Between Bites connects communities and supports charitable causes through food-inspired storytelling. Founded in 2013, the ongoing philanthropic event series celebrates meaningful and memorable food stories. Each event features personal narratives from five to six local personalities whose lives intersect with food, including writers, chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and restaurateurs. At the April 30th event, guests can savor chef-prepared bites, a signature cocktail and wine while hearing stories from James Beard nominees and winners.

Friday, May 4

• Time: 8:00PM
• Location: Broken Shaker, Freehand Chicago, 19 East Ohio Street
• Tickets: Free Entry, Cash Bar
• Website: Broken Shaker Chicago
• Phone: 312.288.7557

Nomad LA takeover Broken Shaker for the night! This is your chance to experience The Nomad, here in Chicago. The Nomad team will be bringing their signature serves and experience to James Beard weekend.

Saturday, May 5

• Time: 8:00PM - 11:00PM
• Location: 113 North Green Street 
• Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $100 or VIP EXPERIENCE FOR 4: $600
• Website: The Iconoclast Dinner

Hosted By: Edouardo Jordan, Salare + JuneBaby, Seattle - 2018 James Beard  Foundation Best Chef Nominee: Northwest and Best New Restaurant Nominee
Participating Talent: Aya Fukai, Aya Pastry, Chicago, Asha Gomez, The Third Space, Atlanta, Kwame Onwuachi, Kith & Kin Washington D.C., Lynn House, Heaven Hill Brands

CELEBRATING JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED CHEFS OF COLOR

Kick off the JBF Awards weekend, which is colloquially known as "The Oscars of Food" with free flowing wine, spirits, and culinary offerings by some of the country’s most trailblazing chefs, including representation from the JBF Awards nominees slate. You’ll have the opportunity to meet, interact with, and enjoy superlative small plates from these leading chefs. Net proceeds benefit Spelman College.

Sunday, May 6

• Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM
• Location: BOKA, 1729 North Halsted Street​
• Tickets: $50 per ticket

Celebrate the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago with Shake Shack & 2018 James Beard Nominated Chef Lee Wolen as they collaborate to make a one-time-only Shake Shack burger inspired by BOKA's menu. Guests will enjoy burgers, beverages, canapés, and sweets provided by 2018 Outstanding Pastry Chef Nominee Meg Galus of BOKA, and Chicago's very own Bang Bang Pie.

Sunday, May 6

• Time: 4:00PM – 8:00PM
• Location: Three Dots and a Dash, 435 North Clark Street
• Tickets: Free Entry, Cash Bar
• Website: Three Dots and a Dash

On Sunday, May 6th, world-renowned tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash will host a cocktail takeover event with Seamstress from New York and Licorería Limantour from Mexico City. Pam Wiznitzer, President of U.S. Bartenders’ Guild and creative director of Seamstress and Belle Shoals, and Jose Luis Leon of Licorería Limantour, the best bar in Latin America on the World’s 50 Best Bars list, will join Beverage Director Kevin Beary for a collaboration in Chicago to celebrate the James Beard Foundation Awards. 

From 4-8 pm, creations from Kevin Beary of Three Dots and a Dash will be showcased alongside cocktails from Pam and Jose’s respective concepts. The limited-time-only menu will be available on Sunday, May 6 from 4-8pm. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Sunday, May 6

• Time: 4:00PM – 10:00PM 
• Location: Lost Lake, 3154 West Diversey Avenue
• Price: Cocktails upon consumption 
• Website: Lost Lake
• RSVP: RSVP by May 3rd to events@lostlaketiki.com

The 2018 James Beard Award-nominated team from Trick Dog will be popping up at Lost Lake’s Stranger in Paradise (the bar within a bar). Enjoy some of Trick Dog’s favorite and signature drinks while toasting to James Beard Awards weekend.

Sunday, May 6

• Time: 10PM
• Location: Broken Shaker, Freehand Chicago, 19 East Ohio Street 
• Tickets: Free Entry, Cash Bar
• Website: Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago
• Phone: 312.288.7557

Bar Clacson from LA will take over Broken Shaker on Sunday night, with Eric Alperin and Richard Boccato hosting behind the bar. All in partnership with House Spirits.

Sunday, May 6

• Time: 11:30PM – 2:00AM
• Location: The Violet Hour, 1520 West Damen Avenue
• Price: Free Entry, Cocktails upon consumption
• Phone Number: 773.252.1500
• Website: The Violet Hour

For the the third consecutive year, The Violet Hour will team up with Kirk Estopinal, a former Violet Hour tender and owner of New Orlean’s acclaimed Cure, for a one-night takeover at the Wicker Park cocktail lounge. The Violet Hour will break house rules and host guests for a standing-room-only party, serving special assorted $10 cocktails alongside small bites by Alfredo Nogueira of The Cure Group. For 48 hours only, The Violet Hour’s iconic mural will also feature special, Cure-themed artwork.

Monday, May 7

• Time: 7:00AM – While Supplies Lasts
• Location: Revival Food Hall, 125 South Clark Street
• Price: A la Carte
• Phone: 773.489.1747

Maura Kilpatrick of Sofra Bakery, nominated for Outstanding Baker 2018 by the James Beard Foundation will be showcasing her fantastic baking skills by bringing a little bit of Sofra Bakery to Mindy's HotChocolate Bakery!

Monday, May 7

• Time: 4:00PM – 2:00AM
• Location: Lone Wolf, 806 West Randolph Street
• Tickets: Free Entry, Cash Bar
• Website: Lone Wolf Tavern
• Phone: 312.600.9391

Chef and owner, Brian Enyart, of Dos Urban Cantina, is doing a tamale pop-up at Lone Wolf Bar, Monday, May 7, where he will be passing out hand-made tamales to anyone who stop by from 4:00PM to 2:00AM (or until supplies last). His wife, semi-finalist for Pastry Chef, Jennifer Jones Enyart, will also be there serving rhubarb empanadas and chocolate chip chicharron cookies.

Dine at 130+ restaurants citywide who will take part in honoring the legacy of James Beard. During James Beard Eats Week, restaurants will feature uniquely customized menus or dishes inspired by James Beard's classic recipes". For a complete list of participating restaurants and their dishes, please click here. 

Monday, May 7 – Thursday, May 10

• Location: Ace Hotel, 311 North Morgan Street
• Tickets: $20 - $60
• Website: Chicago Style

Equal parts think and drink, celebration and critique, party and platform, Chicago Style is a forward-thinking cocktail conference taking place May 7-10, 2018, with seminars, panels and parties at the Ace Hotel Chicago and throughout the city.

A gathering and dialogue centered on the state of our local, national and international cocktail communities, Chicago Style is designed to nurture the genuine connections and thoughtful conversations that lead to growth and change — and have a good ass time while doing it.

Founded and organized by Shelby Allison (Lost Lake), Sharon Bronstein (The 86 Co.), and Caitlin Laman (Ace Hotel Chicago).

Tuesday, May 8

• Time: 6:30PM – 9:30PM
• Location: Blackbird, 619 West Randolph Street
• Tickets: 1$65/person, including tax, gratuity and (to be determined) wine pairings

Blackbird at 20 kicks off Tuesday, May 8th, with a four-course dinner presented by iconic Los Angeles chef Suzanne Goin (Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern) in collaboration with Executive Chef/Partner Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine, Ryan Pfeiffer.

• Time: Auction Now Open
• Website:  501 Auctions
• Opening Bid: $8000

Bid for your chance to win a VIP experience for six (6) at the James Beard Awards. Includes dinner at the Awards by Topolobampo, private meet-and-greet with Chef Rick Bayless, VIP access to tastings, six (6) passes to the exclusive after party at Leña Brava.