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SPECIAL EVENT: Join Us for a Chef-Led Green City Market Tour on 8/13

FARMERS MARKETS l Special event alert... Join Local Food Forum and Naturally Chicago Aug. 13 for a tour of Chicago's Green City Market led by award winning chefs...

Bob Benenson

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Chef-Philanthropist Reed to Open New Luella's on August 6

CHEFS l After 10 successful years on dinner service, Chicago Chef- Philanthropist Darnell Reed is opening a new location for his Luella's Southern Kitchen...

Bob Benenson

Jul 28, 20255 min read

Pilot Light's August 26 Fundraiser at Honey Butter Fried Chicken is Fire

FOOD EDUCATION l Food education leader Pilot Light, is presenting a fun fundraiser on August 26 at Chicago's hugely popular Honey Butter Fried Chicken...

Bob Benenson

Jul 22, 20252 min read

Three Chicago-Area Food Events Create One Virtuous Circle

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Local Food Forum has written often about the generosity of Chicago's culinary community. Sometimes this generosity creates a virtuous circle...

Bob Benenson

Jul 17, 20253 min read

Celebrating Rob Levitt's Well-Earned Move Up To Publican Executive Chef

CHEFS l It's great when a friend who has elevated Chicago's food culture get rewarded. So I'm thrilled about Rob Levitt's promotion to The Publican's Executive Chef

Bob Benenson

Jul 14, 20253 min read

Youth Mental Health Gets Spotlight at Evolved Network Dinner Event

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...

Bob Benenson

Jun 29, 20252 min read

Chicago Innovation to Honor Chefs, Food Access Leader at Aug. 7 Gala

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

Bob Benenson

Jun 23, 20251 min read

Sometimes Covering Better for You Food is a Touch of Fantasy Camp

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

Bob Benenson

Jun 23, 20255 min read

Chicago Chefs Cook Non-Profit Hits Home With #HowLocalCanItGet

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

Bob Benenson

Jun 9, 20253 min read

One Off Hospitality Commissary Caters to an Expanding Clientele

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

Bob Benenson

Apr 22, 20254 min read