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The Evolved Network to Pair Live Podcast with Chef-Driven Picnic

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • Jul 14
  • 2 min read

Unique Event Will Take Place at Just Roots Farm on July 25



Chef Sebastian White frequently holds events to promote his The Evolved Network non-profit, which provides underprivileged Chicago youths with food education, cooking lessons and life skills. There are two certainties at his events: 1) There will be inspiring and impactful dialogue, and 2) there will be great food from leading chefs who rally to support his efforts.


The next of these events is unique: A live presentation of Sebastian's podcast titled By Accident, Choice, or Grace, combined with an urban farm picnic prepared by an awesome lineup of chefs.


The event will take place at Just Roots Farm at 2926 S. Wabash Ave. (in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood) on Saturday, July 25. The event will run from 2 to 4:15 p.m. It will include a VIP champagne tour of the farm running from 1:30 to 2 and opportunities for general admission attendees to explore the beautiful half acre, which should be replete with peak season summer crops on the day of the event.


According to The Evolved Network, "Every episode of By Accident, Choice, or Grace explores the relationships, experiences, and moments that shape the way we care for one another. This live conversation brings together chefs, educators, growers, and community leaders whose work offers different perspectives on food, care, community, and belonging."


Click the button to purchase tickets, then keep scrolling for more event details.



Podcast participants, along with Sebastian, will include:


  • Nick Davis, Local Farmer Organizer

  • Jessyca Dudley, Bold Ventures

  • Anna Erickson, William Ray Elementary School

  • Alexandra DeSorbo Quinn, Pilot Light

  • Ximena N. Beltran Quon Kiu, Writer/Storyteller (moderator)

  • Selma Sims, Gardeneers

  • Sarah Stegner, Prairie Grass Cafe


Participating chefs are:


  • Michael Ciapciak, Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

  • Christine Cikowski, Honey Butter Fried Chicken

  • Arshiya Farheen, Verzênay

  • Sandra Holl, Floriole

  • Tigist Reda, Demera

  • Sarah Stegner, Prairie Grass Cafe

  • Sebastian White, The Evolved Network



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