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Bob Benenson

Nov 124 min read

Green Up Your Thanksgiving With These Pro Tips

THANKSGIVING SUSTAINABILITY l A sustainability-focused panel of chefs and restaurateurs had timely tips for greening up your Thanksgiving.

Bob Benenson

Oct 293 min read

One Off Hospitality Lived Up to Its Name at Catering Facility Opening

RESTAURANTS l One Off Hospitality, a leading Chicago restaurant group, is on trend with its big new catering and special events commissary..

Bob Benenson

Oct 244 min read

Evolved Network's Awards at Gala Added Inspiration and Sentiment

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The setting was familiar for The Evolved Network's annual gala, but new awards added uplift to an event rich in both...

Bob Benenson

Oct 72 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook's Helene Relief: Big Crowd, Mystery Prizes, The Food!

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook's event to raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims was about generosity... and lots of amazing food

Bob Benenson

Oct 15 min read

Do Good, Eat Well: Chicago Non-Profit Fundraising Event Roundup

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Local Food Forum writes often about our food non-profits and the chefs who support them. Here are four upcoming examples

Bob Benenson

Sep 302 min read

Breaking: Chicago Chefs Cook's Oct. 6 BBQ Event for Hurricane Relief

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l In the wake of Hurricane Helene's wrath, the Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit is holding a fundraiser to provide relief...

Bob Benenson

Sep 103 min read

Hardest-Working Man in Food Philanthropy Plans Own Big Event

FOOD PHILANTHROPY l Sebastian White goes above and beyond supporting good causes. And he's holding a event for his own The Evolved Network..

Bob Benenson

Aug 261 min read

Chef Cleetus Friedman Honors Late Father with Scleroderma Fundraiser

EVENTS l Chef Cleetus Friedman is holding his 16th annual event to raise money to fight scleroderma, an illness that took his father's life.

Bob Benenson

Aug 241 min read

Green City Market Chef BBQ Lineup is Up... and It's Spectacular

EVENTS l Green City Market's Chef BBQ is the most anticipated tasting event in Chicago. The team has exceeded itself planning its 9/5 event

Bob Benenson

Aug 141 min read

Cooking School Competition to Benefit Chicago's Common Pantry

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago's The Chopping Block cooking school is holding a competition of its chefs to benefit a local food pantry...