# Best Food-Drinks Events in Chicago - **Subtitle**: From vegan markets to neighborhood tastings, how Chicago actually eats and drinks together - **Category**: Food & Drinks - **Display Name**: Food & Drink events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/80d65c85e2edc1e1836fe06f36d3ca1bbea3f802a4031051c1973706a34580b5-rimg-w200-h200-dcf0f0f0-gmir?v=1760471404 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3f069070-9d98-11f0-bc6d-6d304cb8a3bb-rimg-w200-h200-dc312a2d-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d2d62896e60e18d85c6b7d5895eb070ea04012a4c29bd61bc176748b4a9a39af-rimg-w100-h100-dcd3d6db-gmir?v=1758115805 ## About Chicago takes food-drinks seriously, but not too seriously. The city treats tasting and drinking as a social sport, and the real action lives in its events. You see it in things like Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026, where the Northalsted crowd turns the neighborhood into one long taste test, and in the LevelUP Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Mijo's, which is exactly the kind of loud, colorful, margarita fueled hangout that reminds you why this city loves a themed party. A lot of the best food-drinks events in Chicago are tucked into neighborhood spots you probably walk past all the time. Another Vegan Market by CVTK pulls in the plant based faithful and the just curious, mixing small local vendors with people who treat label reading as a hobby. Over on Lincoln Avenue, events around 3430 N Lincoln Ave and the 5th Annual Schubas Garage Sale skew very local, very "I live around the corner" energy, the type of gatherings where you grab a drink, pick up something you did not plan on buying, and stay longer than you meant to. Then you have the places that feel a bit more polished but still pull a real crowd. Eataly Chicago keeps anchoring big tasting style happenings that attract both River North office workers and out of town food people who schedule their day around a wine flight. Sip Society Coffee Education Center draws a different kind of obsessive, the caffeine nerds who want to learn why their espresso tastes the way it does and are happy to sit through a class to find out. These spots prove that the best food-drinks in Chicago show up not just on menus, but in how people gather around them. If you want a cheat sheet to what is shaping the food-drinks scene in Chicago right now, start with these names: Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026 for classic neighborhood tasting chaos in Northalsted. Another Vegan Market by CVTK for plant based die hards and curious omnivores. LevelUP Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Mijo's for big crowd, big flavor party energy. Events around 3430 N Lincoln Ave and Schubas for low key local drinking and browsing. Eataly Chicago tastings for polished, indoor food-drinks events in the center of the city. Sip Society Coffee Education Center for people who treat coffee like a science project. ## Food & Drinks Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: Taste of Chicago - **Description**: Taste of Chicago July 11, 2026 The 46th annual Taste of Chicago at Grant Park, featuring iconic Chicago foods, international cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities. Taste of Chicago 2026 promises a vibrant culinary and cultural experience, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 60 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKhzZDhjKleKPXA_ughb7tOe6CGSmhdn6HVSADYZbYyJIxIZAk=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL9njacpit69bJDrU3B-Vj-uhmACbxcotMRKHjE5OoFZZxC1_TzDA=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 05:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/taste-of-chicago/200029933148652 - **Venue**: Chicago, Illinois, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85YzA3NzlkMWUwMjg5MjI4YWI4YjhmYTBiODUwMzBmM2IyYjQwMjg2NzVkZGZkZDE4NjZmN2M4OGIzYjdhYTM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDA2NTY5MA.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Taste of Randolph 2026 - **Description**: The West Loop Community Organization presents the 29th annual Taste of Randolph™! Featuring some of the world’s best cuisine and leading entertainment right here in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The countdown to another outstanding Chicago summer star - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 486 - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/taste-of-randolph-2026/200029539845341 - **Venue**: 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80ZjgzYWViYWI0Y2FjYTEyMTAyNzE3MmE4NGFkYTE4OTJhMzQ5NmUzYmUzNzA2Mjk3OTdmZjdhMTE0Y2Q1ZmQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDE2MDYzOQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, parties, festivals, food-drinks, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, brunch - **Event Name**: 33rd African/Caribbean Intl Fest of Life combined with 10th JSVFest - **Description**: Great news! 33rd African/Caribbean International Festival of Life will combine with 10th JSVFest, Sept 25-27, 2026, Union Park, ChicagoAbout this EventOn September 25, 26 and 27, 2026, for the third time in their history - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/33rd-african-caribbean-intl-fest-of-life-combined-with-10th-jsvfest/100001990744206511 - **Venue**: Union Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81YTc3ZDM4ZDQyMmNkNzk1MjA5NjU5ZDdiNWYyYTQ2MzdhMzkzYmZmZTA1OGVjNGExNWE2MTZiODU0NjE2NTk5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MjAtZGNjMGMwNGEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwOTYyMzky.avif - **Price**: USD 21 to 743 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art - **Event Name**: The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026 - **Description**: Enjoy live lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters of the East Coast, live music performances, vendors + activations, and cold beveragesAbout this EventThe Ultimate Lobster Meal Experience on Chicago’s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-great-american-lobster-fest-chicago-2026/100001989698675299 - **Venue**: Navy Pier - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wOTk4MTAyOWQ3ZGQwYmIyMzkwMWIzMDg4ZDI1YzA3YWNiYzQyNzBlZTk3OWMzM2ExMmZkODYyOWFhNzZkMGE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2MzZDVlMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzg5NTkxMzU.avif - **Price**: USD 16 to 77 - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, air-shows - **Event Name**: 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Windy City Smokeout Festival in vibrant Chicago - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-windy-city-smokeout-saturday-at-windy-city-smokeout-festival/2400029248212350 - **Venue**: Windy City Smokeout Festival - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yM2ExOTZkMC02MmQzLTExZjEtYjE2Zi0wZjlmNDY5NWIwYzQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kYzAxMDEwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODA4Nzk0NDA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "The Return of the Daisy" - **Description**: Season 13, of the Chicago Food Truck Festival is back!About this EventGet Ready, Foodies! Season 13 of the Chicago Food Truck Festival is Here!Introducing: - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d5db721216a04da08b11de3db8c050f9?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/46b6c9b4d3eed0bce9c41e4ec755789f?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKhzZDhjKleKPXA_ughb7tOe6CGSmhdn6HVSADYZbYyJIxIZAk=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-food-truck-festival-season-13-the-return-of-the-daisy/100001981070192274 - **Venue**: 2300 S Indiana Ave - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85N2JkNzUzMDE4OGFmZjU0NTlkZDU1ZWY0YWViMjU1YzI2MzUzYWY5MmQwYTMzYWY2ODQwM2YzMGRmNTc0MTQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzc4N2E3My1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkwMzQ3Mjk.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 87 - **Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, food-truck-festivals, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at United Center - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at United Center, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at United Center in the heart of Chicago, IL f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-windy-city-smokeout-saturday-at-united-center/2400028573443139 - **Venue**: United Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lN2M3MTM4MC1kOTUwLTExZjAtYWNjYS0yNzJjZjJjOTVlNTUtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kY2Y3ZjFkYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjU3NjAxOTY.avif - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Lakeview Taco Fest - **Description**: Fri, August 21, 2026 | 4:00pm to 10:00pm Sat, August 22, 2026 | 11:00am to 10:00pm Sun, August 23, 2026 | 11:00am to 9:00pm Savor the Flavors: The Lakeview Taco Fest Returns! 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**Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb697fec1f52f54.jpg - **Event Name**: Project Management ( PMP ) Exam Prep Classroom Training in Chicago, IL - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera.The Project Management Professiona - **Venue**: Regus - Chicago - Hyde Park - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6978e50d1b474.jpg ## Things to Do in Chicago ### Restaurants - **Name**: Giordano's - **Rating**: 4.5 (19k+ reviews) - **Location**: 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 20 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–10:00pm, Fri–Sat: 11:00am–11:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/giordanos-aidvfume6 - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/1c/95f470be5b4687944ef4cf086a9ac7/AF1QipNdVRG60zEr8BjQpxO67h5AhtKpfC0amDiLOwRb-s1360-w1360-h1020.jpg - **Name**: Pequod's Pizza - **Rating**: 4.4 (14.1k+ reviews) - **Location**: 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 20 - **Timings**: Mon–Sat: 11:00am–2:00am, Sun: 11:00am–12:00am - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/pequods-pizza-aidvfrxrn - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/8e/9883c284924dd4bcb2196e4c8c6bec/AF1QipPpfKfxlsDyoF-mg5ImUKygwEeaIpqc8FSZZMKs-s1360-w1360-h1020.jpg - **Name**: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - **Rating**: 4.5 (5.3k+ reviews) - **Location**: 1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 8 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–11:00pm, Fri–Sat: 11:00am–12:00am - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-aidvy05p4 - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b04f4770-a57f-11ef-a9ed-d71d5d988295-rimg-w800-h534-dca75f30-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Giordano's - **Rating**: 4.3 (4.5k+ reviews) - **Location**: 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 10 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–9:00pm, Fri–Sat: 11:00am–10:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/giordanos-aidvw4cbt - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/b7/3f96f498084a7a8e6028109dcd4003/AF1QipNv4ntoiZ1e0sIjHiRfc4sZJCCIpHhb4LHKDsZq-s1360-w1360-h1020.jpg - **Name**: Alinea - **Rating**: 4.6 (2.6k+ reviews) - **Location**: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 100 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 5:00pm–10:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/alinea-aidzxav4o - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6326f210-7715-11ef-9a4c-c77d33d0c48a-rimg-w800-h534-dc605a4d-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Next Restaurant - **Rating**: 4.6 (561 reviews) - **Location**: 953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 100 - **Timings**: Wed–Sun: 5:00pm–10:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/next-restaurant-aidzpxhan - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/4ba36286d74caf91a7216ef7bafa8f/jd.png ### Cafes - **Name**: Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe - **Rating**: 4.6 (8.4k+ reviews) - **Location**: 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 20 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 7:00am–2:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/wildberry-pancakes-and-cafe-aidn2zpv2 - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2e2a0b20-8c59-11ef-b19b-c3b27d121877-rimg-w800-h600-dca8612c-gmir.jpg - **Name**: The Purple Pig - **Rating**: 4.6 (6.4k+ reviews) - **Location**: 444 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 20 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–10:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/the-purple-pig-aidzi50ip - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f6208ab0-770e-11ef-a189-2787caeecf67-rimg-w800-h533-dc070603-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - **Rating**: 4.5 (5.3k+ reviews) - **Location**: 1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 8 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–11:00pm, Fri–Sat: 11:00am–12:00am - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-aidvy05p4 - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b04f4770-a57f-11ef-a9ed-d71d5d988295-rimg-w800-h534-dca75f30-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Alinea - **Rating**: 4.6 (2.6k+ reviews) - **Location**: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 100 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 5:00pm–10:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/alinea-aidzxav4o - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6326f210-7715-11ef-9a4c-c77d33d0c48a-rimg-w800-h534-dc605a4d-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Sweet Maple Cafe - **Rating**: 4.5 (1.6k+ reviews) - **Location**: 1339 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 18 - **Timings**: Wed–Sun: 7:00am–1:30pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/sweet-maple-cafe-aidnichq5 - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/14/b9bcbaf07b4c20828115a3ff2e0586/sweet_1.jpg - **Name**: Next Restaurant - **Rating**: 4.6 (561 reviews) - **Location**: 953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 100 - **Timings**: Wed–Sun: 5:00pm–10:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/next-restaurant-aidzpxhan - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/4ba36286d74caf91a7216ef7bafa8f/jd.png ### Street Food Spots - **Name**: Roosevelt Collection Shops - **Rating**: 4.5 (3.2k+ reviews) - **Location**: 150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 4.98 - **Timings**: Mon–Sat: 10:00am–9:00pm, Sun: 11:00am–6:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/roosevelt-collection-shops-aidyouaet - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8d45b670-7a3b-11ef-ae19-9936aa639197-rimg-w800-h600-dcaaa191-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Washington Square Mall - **Rating**: 4.1 (2.6k+ reviews) - **Location**: 4849 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA, Chicago - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/washington-square-mall-aidy8oe5v - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e0/6bc03b5df9459789ec6d7bf1303851/washington-square-mall.jpg - **Name**: Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - **Rating**: 4.5 (1.3k+ reviews) - **Location**: 20 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 10 - **Timings**: Mon–Wed: 10:30am–2:00am, Thu: 10:30am–3:00am, Fri: 10:30am–5:00am, Sat: 11:00am–5:00am, Sun: 12:00pm–3:00am - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/jimmys-gyros-and-grill-aidbh4avz - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/3e/3204ec9a414dc886cbd5fca8f710dd/AF1QipN3GnaYDsmkFBEu7vXo8ywJCDt7HXEwTnps7yj3-s1360-w1360-h1020.jpg - **Name**: Maxwell Street Depot - **Rating**: 4.4 (1.3k+ reviews) - **Location**: 411 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 5 - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 12:00am–11:59pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/maxwell-street-depot-aidbap4s2 - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/980befb0-ae3a-11ef-bf4d-e73168266baa-rimg-w800-h600-dc131218-gmir.jpg - **Name**: Firenze: Italian Street Food - **Rating**: 4.6 (95 reviews) - **Location**: 131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 10 - **Timings**: Mon–Sat: 10:30am–2:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/firenze-italian-street-food-aidb89qxh - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d7/cffe9f1bd647e9b8be4bb2561c7477/AF1QipNbPw0lv59rd9cJusPiRQPsGNCsi4t0Y52FLLQn-s1360-w1360-h1020.jpg - **Name**: FARE | Sterling Food Hall - **Rating**: 4.8 (39 reviews) - **Location**: 125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago - **Price**: USD 6 - **Timings**: Mon–Fri: 11:00am–3:00pm - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/fare-|-sterling-food-hall-aidb8szjw - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3d5ea110-ae3b-11ef-8596-45b5e0ceb280-rimg-w800-h526-dcc6c2c1-gmir.png ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Chicago](https://allevents.in/chicago/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Chicago](https://allevents.in/chicago/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in June in Chicago](https://allevents.in/chicago/food-drinks--june) - 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**Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago in June 2026? - **A:** Taste of Randolph 2026 (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607), Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "The Return of the Daisy" (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am at 2300 S Indiana Ave), Chicago Margarita Festival Season 12, "The Return of the Daisy" (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am at South Loop), Thai Festival Chicago 2026 (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am at 851 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Chicago? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Chicago? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Chicago? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Chicago include Chicago, Illinois, USA, 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607, Union Park. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Chicago? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Chicago range from USD 13 to USD 4,005. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Chicago? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Chicago include Michelle D. 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