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Frontera Farmer Foundation Extends Two-Decade Legacy with New Cohort
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Frontera Farmer Foundation, founded in 2003 by Chef Rick Bayless, has helped hundreds of farmers with a total of more than $3 million in grants...

Bob Benenson
Jul 13, 20254 min read


Youth Mental Health Gets Spotlight at Evolved Network Dinner Event
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Evolved Network non-profit and suburban Prairie Grass Cafe are partnering on a fundraising dinner that is focused on youth mental health...

Bob Benenson
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Chicago Chefs Cook's Latest Event: Gourmet Generosity Writ Large
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook (CCC) outdid itself with its March 20 "I Cook For" culinary fundraiser held at Chicago's Four Seasons

Bob Benenson
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Publican Oysterama: Chefs Shucked, Diners Slurped, Charity Benefited
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Oyster Shuck Off held by Chicago's The Publican featured 5 women chefs guest-shucking & raised $4,000 for a charity

Bob Benenson
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Next Door Dinner's March 25 Chicago Fundraiser Stars Chef Lamar Moore
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Next Door Dinners holds pop-up event to raise money for charities. Its 3/25 event is at one of the city's new hot spots

Bob Benenson
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Reminder: Big Chicago Food Events are Just Around the Corner
FOOD EVENTS l Updates on events at Mariano's stores & The Publican to mark Women's History Month, and a big Chicago Chefs Cook fundraiser...

Bob Benenson
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Shucking News: Women Chefs to Serve Oysters at Publican March 12
WOMEN CHEFS l Chicago's The Publican is presenting an oyster event March 12 with an all-woman chef lineup to mark Women's History Month...

Bob Benenson
Feb 22, 20251 min read


Chicago Chefs Cook Fundraiser to Benefit Multiple Charities
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Chicago Chefs Cook philanthropic non-profit's next event, will share proceeds with dozens of chef-selected charities

Bob Benenson
Feb 21, 20253 min read


The Evolved Network's Feb. 17 Dinner: Generosity Will Be Deliciosa
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Evolved Network's next fundraising dinner will be held at Mi Tocaya Antojeria restaurant in Chicago's Logan Square

Bob Benenson
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Multi-Restaurant Effort to Aid L.A. Fire Victims is Under Way in Chicago
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook has launched a multi-site campaign to raise money for culinary community victims of the LA wildfires

Bob Benenson
Jan 12, 20252 min read


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