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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

3 days ago4 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

4 days ago2 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

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