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James Beard Foundation to Hold Restaurant Industry Report Webinar
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY l James Beard Foundation is holding a February 24 webinar to release its 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report...
Bob Benenson
Feb 181 min read
Multi-Restaurant Effort to Aid L.A. Fire Victims is Under Way in Chicago
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook has launched a multi-site campaign to raise money for culinary community victims of the LA wildfires
Bob Benenson
Jan 122 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 29, 20243 min read
The Evolved Network Goes West (to Hinsdale) for Fundraising Dinner
FOOD NON-PROFITS l As he plans The Evolved Network's big annual event, Chef Sebastian While staged a fundraising dinner in suburban Hinsdale
Bob Benenson
Aug 13, 20243 min read
Non-Profit Advocates for Mothers in Culinary Plans Fundraising Event
WOMEN CHEFS l The Abundance Setting, which advocates fairness and opportunities for mothers in culinary, is holding a fundraising event...
Bob Benenson
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Check, Please! Local Non-Profit Gets a Big Slice from a Steakhouse
FOOD EDUCATION l I often pass on restaurant invites because they don't fit our mission. But in this case, a favorite non-profit was involved
Bob Benenson
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Impact Culinary Training Grads Told They'll Never Walk Alone
FOOD EDUCATION l Impact Culinary Training provides learning opportunities to chef-aspirants from under-resourced Chicago communities...
Bob Benenson
Aug 5, 20246 min read
The Abundance Setting Seeks Rising Chefs for Mentoring Program
FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Abundance Setting promotes opportunity for mothers in culinary, and is seeking applications for its keynote program..
Bob Benenson
Aug 4, 20241 min read
EEEEEATSCON Restaurant Rally Beat Chicago's Heat With Diverse Choices
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...
Bob Benenson
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Eataly Chicago's Tasty Virtual Visit to Italy's Amalfi Coast
EVENTS l A recap of my speed eating (and drinking) at the Amalfi Coast Festa Walk-Around event held at the Chicago location of Eataly.
Bob Benenson
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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