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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

3 days ago2 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

Two Chef Legends to Pair With Rising Stars for Jan. 22 Dinner in Rosemont

RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL SOURCING l The chefs at CIMA, located near O'Hare, emphasize local sourcing — and are holding a dinner featuring 2 leading farm to table chefs

Bob Benenson

Jan 192 min read

Saturday's Green City Market Features Sarah Stegner Chef Demo

FARMERS MARKETS l Renowned Chef Sarah Stegner is doing a demo at the Green City Winter Market. But delicious food isn't the only reason to meet the local food champ

Bob Benenson

Jan 132 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook Expands Program to Boost Local Restaurants

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit has launched a program to incentivize dining at local restaurants, providing chances to win culinary prizes

Bob Benenson

Dec 2, 20252 min read

The Evolved Network Teams With Cafe Yaya on December 13 Dinner

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Evolved Network—a Chicago non-profit that lifts up unprivileged youths through food learning—is teaming with Cafe Yaya on a Dec. 13 dinner

Bob Benenson

Dec 1, 20251 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook New Campaign Seeks to Boost Restaurant Traffic

RESTAURANT BUSINESS l Restaurants face an array of existential challenges. The Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit aims to help by persuading diners to eat out often...

Bob Benenson

Nov 17, 20252 min read

Elawa Farm to Celebrate Day of the Dead With Traditional Mexican Fare

EVENTS l Elawa Farm is a non-profit in suburban Chicago that raises produce to support food security and holds dinners — including the 11/1 Day of the Dead feast...

Bob Benenson

Oct 22, 20252 min read

Soul and Smoke Starts Foundation to Advance Food Security Efforts

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Already active in efforts to fight food insecurity, the owners of Soul & Smoke BBQ have started a foundation to bolster their mission...

Bob Benenson

Oct 6, 20254 min read

Demera's Sept. 18 Evening of Hope is Chef's Commitment to Her Homeland

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chef Tigist Reda's homeland — the war-torn Ethiopian province of Tigray — has major health care needs... and she gives support with a fundraiser

Bob Benenson

Sep 10, 20252 min read