FOOD EDUCATION l Impact Culinary Training provides learning opportunities to chef-aspirants from under-resourced Chicago communities...

MEXICAN COOKING l The mole sauces and salsas that Ernesto Rodriguez makes are tasty. They also come with his strongly values-based approach.

CHEFS l The Chicago Chefs Cookbook, which raises money for charity, remains on sale at Mariano's stores. The book has recipes from 48 chefs

FOOD EVENTS l The Infatuation's Chicago food fest was diverse and was pay as you go for attendees. Like a food truck rally, only in tents...

FOOD EDUCATION l Based in Chicago, Pilot Light is a leading food education non-profit. Their annual gala is now scheduled for November 1...

CHEF TASTING EVENTS l Chicago's Green City Market has scheduled its epic Chef BBQ for Thursday, Sept. 5. This is a can't miss tasting event.

CHEFS l Members of Chicago’s and the nation's chef community have a well-earned reputation for collaborating on good works and philanthropy.

WOMEN CHEFS l Women in culinary face big challenges in balancing work with raising children. The Abundance Setting advocates for them.

Chefs l A reception following a series of panels reflected both the culinary excellence and the diversity of Chicago's chef community.

Sustainability Leaders l Two of 2024's James Beard Awards winners were guests on Local Food Forum's sustainable seafood webinar.