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The Evolved Network's Eat and Evolve Event is Coming Right Up

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • Oct 17
  • 1 min read

Space is Limited, So Get Tickets Now and Support This Visionary Non-Profit


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Eat and Evolve 2025, the annual chef-driven fundraising feast to support The Evolved Network non-profit, is right around the corner. The event will be held at the SBH Showroom Vault at downtown Chicago's historic Merchandise Mart on Monday, November 3.


The VIP reception will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; general admission goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.



I've written often about the visionary work of Chef Sebastian White since I met him three years ago. A clinical psychologist turned self-taught chef, Sebastian founded The Evolved Network in 2020. The non-profit works in schools to provide underprivileged youths with food education, culinary skills and life skills through farm to table experiences.


The Evolved Network has been able to stage its series of annual Eat and Evolve fundraisers because of the widespread support for Chicago's philanthropic culinary community. Sebastian has benefited greatly from the support and mentorship of Chef Sarah Stegner, the James Beard Award winner and owner of Prairie Grass Cafe in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook. Sarah helped open doors for Sebastian, who has collaborated with many of the region's top chefs on many events.


That is certainly the case again for Eat and Evolve 2025.


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The posted chef lineup, along with Sebastian, is:


  • Paul Kahan, One Off Hospitality

  • Paul Virant, Petite Vie/Vistro Prime/Gaijin

  • Diana Davila, Mi Tocaya Antojeria

  • Devon Quinn, Eden

  • Dylan Patel, Avec

  • Norman Fenton, Cariño

  • Arshiya Farheen, Verzênay


Don't miss this delicious and virtuous event.



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