Serious Eats: Chicago
Food Events for the Weekend and Beyond
Friday, (June, 1)
Tickets Available for Taste of the Nation Chicago
Friday
Tickets are close to "selling out again this year" for Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation Chicago event on August 8, which is raising money to fight against childhood hunger. Rick Bayless, Kevin Hickey, and Bill Kim are just a few of the many great chefs signed up for the event. General admission tickets cost $95. Navy Pier Ballroom and East Lakeside Plaza; event website
Saturday (June, 2)
Sausagefest Chicago
June 2 and 3, noon to 10 p.m.
Some of the best local sausage makers—including Bobak's Sausage Company, Gilbert's Craft Sausage, Nottoli & Son Italian Sausage Shop, and Paulina Market—will be serving up encased meat for SausageFest Chicago. It's free to enter. Sheffield & Addison; event website
Chicago Veggie Pride Parade
Saturday, noon
If you'd rather "raise awareness in the general public about the benefits of a plant-based diet," check out the Veggie Pride Parade at Grant Park. There will be several speakers and a costume contest. Free. Grant Park; event website
All of June
Lillie's Q Fundraiser for The Katherine McKenna Brothers Scholarship Fund
All of June
Lillie's Q in Bucktown is hosting a fundraiser for the Katherine McKenna Brothers Scholarship Fund, which provide money for students at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. Katherine is chef Charlie McKenna's aunt. Guests who donate at least $10 will get a pink silicone gel bracelet, which will give them 10% off their tab at Lillie's Q for life. Donate $50 or more, and you'll get 10% off, plus a a free future visit to the restaurant. 1856 W North Ave; event website
