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Bob's Birthday Fundraiser Benefits The Evolved Network Non-Profit
LOCAL FOOD FORUM l The publisher's birthday is nigh. To celebrate, he's donating 20% of any new paid subscription to The Evolved Network...
Bob Benenson
Nov 7, 20242 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
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 24, 20244 min read
Farmers Rising Announces Six-Part Series on Impact of Climate Change
CLIMATE CHANGE l Farmers Rising, an Illinois farmer education non-profit, announces a 6-class program on the impact of climate change...
Bob Benenson
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Green City Market Chef BBQ Was Smokin' Once Again
FARMERS MARKETS l Green City Market proved once again why its Chef BBQ fundraiser is Chicago's most anxiously awaited annual tasting event..
Bob Benenson
Sep 6, 20243 min read
Under the El Tracks, Just Roots Farm Grows to Feed Its Community
URBAN FARMS l Just Roots is a community-focused farm on Chicago's South Side, where crops grow under the clatter of trains passing overhead
Bob Benenson
Aug 26, 20243 min read
For Cause-Driven Chefs, It's Not Just About the Food
CHEFS l Members of Chicago’s and the nation's chef community have a well-earned reputation for collaborating on good works and philanthropy.
Bob Benenson
Jun 19, 20247 min read
New Detroit Co-op: Power (and Good Food) to the People
Food Co-ops l Like many such stores, Detroit People's Food Co-op took many years to open. It's now at the core of a bigger economic project.
Bob Benenson
Jun 16, 20245 min read
Congrats to Hajime Sato on James Beard Win
Sustainability Leaders l Two of 2024's James Beard Awards winners were guests on Local Food Forum's sustainable seafood webinar.
Bob Benenson
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Wild Onion's — and Mary Meyer's — Moment
Food Co-ops l The Chicago region is undergoing a mini-surge in openings of community food co-ops. Chicago's Wild Onion Market is the latest.
Bob Benenson
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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