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Illinois Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day Scheduled for May 6
FARMS AND FARMERS l The 4th annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day will take place at the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, May 6, 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Bob Benenson
Apr 81 min read
Aw, Shucks! The Publican Oyster Feast Will Raise Funds for Pilot Light
CHICAGO EVENTS l The Publican's oyster Shuck Off will benefit the Pilot Light food education non-profit, and McHenry County College shows a film about women farmers
Bob Benenson
Apr 62 min read
Chicago Chefs Cook Raised Big Bucks for Causes at Superb Event
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook is a non-profit that has staged a series of tasting events to raise money for charities. Their 3/26 event was exemplary...
Bob Benenson
Mar 302 min read
Cookbook Author Anupy Singla Lands Public TV Indian Food Series
FOOD EDUCATION l Anupy Singla, a prominent Indian cuisine author, entrepreneur and educator, will host the Indian as Apple Pie PBS cooking show starting on April 27
Bob Benenson
Mar 184 min read
Reminder: Chicago Chefs Cook's Multi-Charity Event is Next Week
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l A touchstone for Chicago's philanthropic culinary community, Chicago Chefs Cook presents its latest amazing tasting event & fundraiser on 3/26...
Bob Benenson
Mar 172 min read
Chicago Chefs Cook's March 26 Tasting Event to Aid Five Charities
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook holds tasting events with top chefs to raise funds for philanthropic causes. One of its biggest annual events is on March 26
Bob Benenson
Mar 12 min read
CIMA Takes Flight With Dinner Series Highlighting Farm to Table Ethos
CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS l CIMA restaurant's collaboration dinner on Feb. 19 teamed its chefs with Chicago area stars. This photo essay also preview the upcoming dinner
Bob Benenson
Mar 13 min read
Chef Bill Kim and Friends Headline Dinner at Rosemont's CIMA Thursday
CHEFS l CIMA restaurant near O'Hare Airport is hosting a 2/19 dinner featuring an incredible chef lineup and a menu that speaks to their devotion to local sourcing..
Bob Benenson
Feb 162 min read
March 13 Dinner at Local Leaf Farm Features Chef Ernesto Rodriguez
LOCAL SOURCING l Local Leaf Farm, a microgreens grower outside Chicago, is holding a tour on 3/13 with a dinner featuring Mexican flair by Chef Ernesto Rodriguez...
Bob Benenson
Jan 292 min read
James Beard Foundation Names 2026 Awards Semi-Finalists
RESTAURANTS l The James Beard Foundation has released the list of 2026 semifinalists for its annual award. Chicago (Local Food Forum's home base) is well-represented
Bob Benenson
Jan 212 min read
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