THURSDAY, JULY 7
The Taste of Chicago is Back at Grant Park this Weekend

The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), welcome back one of the city’s favorite summertime festivals Taste of Chicago bringing the best flavors of the city to the iconic Buckingham Fountain, July 8 – 10 from 11am – 9pm.

Presented by John Deere, Taste of Chicago in Grant Park features more than 30 food vendors, along with a beer hall, wine tent & cocktail lounge.

Illinois Restaurant Association is happy to be part of this wonderful tradition that showcases the diversity of our dynamic restaurant community. This year's citywide Taste offers a special bite of the city's restaurant scenes and the reason why we are the greatest culinary city in the world.

While at the Taste, don't miss out on celebrating Eli’s Cheesecake and Taste of Chicago's birthdays with a 1,000 lb birthday cheesecake! The party starts Saturday, July 9 at 12:00 pm. For more information click here.

For more information on the #TasteofChicago and FREE-admission, click here and follow on Facebook at Taste of Chicago, on Twitter @TasteofChi and Instagram @ChicagoDCASE.
Next Week - Webinar on Accessing the Funding, Permits, and Licensing You Need
Join the IRA, experts from Next Street and Christopoulos Law Group in partnership with the Cook County Small Business Source for a webinar next Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10:00 am on available resources of capital, as well as current info on liquor licenses, patio permits, and more for your restaurant or business this summer.

Este seminario web se transmitirá en inglés y español.
此网络研讨会有中英双语放送选项

Click here to register.
Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pros Game Day Eats Applications Open
The Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pros are back and are ready to EAT! The Bears are partnering with Visa to show support for Chicago's vibrant local food and restaurant community.

During the 2022 season, we'll be featuring some of the city's best Gameday Eats, and your local restaurant, catering, or other foodservice business can be a part of it. Four Small Business All-Pro recipients will receive a four-week marketing partnership with the Chicago Bears during the 2022 season.

Click here for more information and how to apply by the deadline, July 24th.
Order Your Excusive Our Collaboration with James Beard Foundation is HERE! Order Your Exclusive Box Now.
Our exclusive collaboration between Here Here Market, Choose Chicago, and the Illinois Restaurant Association and sponsored by Gordon Food Service will directly support both acclaimed local chefs and up-and-coming culinary talent through a dedicated scholarship offered by the James Beard Foundation.

Choose between the 'Deluxe' and the 'Sauce, Spice & Everything Nice' editions below and ORDER NOW! Shipping nationwide or available for pick up at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
James Beard Chicago Alumni: Deluxe Edition
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