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...

NON-PROFITS l Chicago Innovation's mission to educate, connect and celebrate all innovators. Their Aug. 7 Gala will celebrate three food sector leaders ...

CHEFS l Covering the movement for a better food movement requires a lot of effort. But when 2 chef-driven tasting events go back to back, it's a bit of fantasy camp

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook has raised millions for philanthropic & humanitarian causes. Their #HowLocalCanItGet campaign hits home for Local Food Forum..

RESTAURANTS l A rising interest in catered meals spurred Chicago's famed One Off Hospitality restaurant group to start a catering unit with a stand-alone commissary

CHEFS l James Beard Award-winning Chicago area chef Sarah Stegner has always generously praised the vendors who provide her ingredients. She is now highlighting them in her Spotlight Series.

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook (CCC) outdid itself with its March 20 "I Cook For" culinary fundraiser held at Chicago's Four Seasons

FOOD EDUCATION l Elawa Farm Foundation, which manages a historic farm in suburban Chicago, has a new resident chef and cooking class series

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

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