# 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

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
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  - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences, festivals, art, literary-art, entertainment, business, parties, music, food-drinks, comedy
- **Event Name**: Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!
  - **Description**: Enjoy Margaritas for 2 hours, chips & salsa plus fireworks show views on the Chicago Riverwalk! 4 Marg varieties to try & tix start at $25!About this Event*While we have your attention, don't forge
  - **Date**: Wed, 19 Aug (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/bottomless-margaritas-and-fireworks-on-the-riverwalk-every-weds-and-sun/100001981256189597
  - **Venue**: Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)
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  - **Price**: min: 25, max: 57.81, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, dance, Nonprofit, Contests, Meetups

## 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**: Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!
  - **Description**: Enjoy Margaritas for 2 hours, chips & salsa plus fireworks show views on the Chicago Riverwalk! 4 Marg varieties to try & tix start at $25!About this Event*While we have your attention, don't forge
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/bottomless-margaritas-and-fireworks-on-the-riverwalk-every-weds-and-sun/100001981256189597
  - **Venue**: Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 58
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, dance, Nonprofit, Contests, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Taste of Greektown
  - **Description**: Celebrate 36 Years of Hellenic Pride at Taste of Greektown!

Get ready for a weekend of Mediterranean magic as the 36th Annual Taste of Greektown takes over Halsted Street in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop! Renowned as the heart of the city’s Greek restauran
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/taste-of-greektown/200030439992617
  - **Venue**: 315 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5424, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, kids, festivals, live-music, food-drinks, music-festivals, calendar
- **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!

With its eclectic mix of trendy stores, charming boutiques, and delectable res
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lakeview-taco-fest/200030008705838
  - **Venue**: 3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, performances, sports, art, entertainment, contests
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Price**: USD 16 to 77
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Chicago Summer Food Festival
  - **Description**: Come hungry to Chicago Summer Food Festival and dive into delicious eats, live tunes, and good vibes!About this EventChicago Summer Food Festival.Grant Park📍 337 E R
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-summer-food-festival/100001993604717376
  - **Venue**: Grant Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Panda Fest Chicago 2026
  - **Description**: Panda fest is an outdoor Asian food festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs.About this EventPanda fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, t
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/panda-fest-chicago-2026/100001989231343497
  - **Venue**: Upper Hutchinson Field
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 42
  - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, harvest-festival, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Event Name**: Sixteen Candles at LAKEVIEW TACO FEST! **SOUTH STAGE**
  - **Description**: Lakeview Taco Fest! It has been a few years since we have played this one  and  we are excited to be back to celebrate tacos, 80s music (and beer!)with you! 

There is a suggested $10 donation at the gate
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sixteen-candles-at-lakeview-taco-fest-south-stage/200030485316448
  - **Venue**: 3500 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1436, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, concerts, music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit, harvest-festival, magic-show
- **Event Name**: Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence
  - **Description**: Check26 is the Chicago Porsche Convergence. All the Porsches, food, and music.About this EventCheckeditout: The Chicago Porsche Convergence is an opportunity for all Porsche enthusiasts to gather i
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/spectator-pass-checkeditout-2026-the-chicago-porsche-convergence/100001986997193093
  - **Venue**: 1350 W Fulton Market
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Kids, Music, Nonprofit, Sports
- **Event Name**: Girl Power Drag Dinner
  - **Description**: Join us for Girl Power Drag Dinner, featuring choreographed drag shows, incredible costumes, and the world-famous Kit Kat Divas.About this EventExperience extravagant floor shows with world class drag
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/girl-power-drag-dinner/100001994513571784
  - **Venue**: Kit Kat Club
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  - **Price**: USD 71
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Elvis Night @ Guaranteed Rate Field
  - **Description**: Pre-Game Tailgate Dance Party! Food, music and  nothing but a hound dog of a time! Game at 6:40pm and fireworks!About this Event3.5 hours of  a pre-Game tailgate Fance Party. Before the indoor entertainment & G
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    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/elvis-night-guaranteed-rate-field/100001985218670484
  - **Venue**: Rate Field
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  - **Price**: USD 66
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Summer Wine Down
  - **Description**: Purchase your exclusive passes for Summer Wine Down! Experience a wide variety of global wines at Gallagher Way.About this EventWine Down: The Ultimate End-of-Summer CelebrationOn Saturday, Augus
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/summer-wine-down/100001992780269430
  - **Venue**: Gallagher Way, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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  - **Price**: USD 55 to 109
  - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks, Music, Entertainment, Sports
- **Event Name**: Dine Out On Broadway
  - **Description**: Dine Out On Broadway is BACK for its sixth season! Join us as Broadway transforms into an open-street dining experience filled with expanded patios, local restaurants, cold drinks, sunny brunches, dinner dates, people-watching, and that very specific summ
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    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dine-out-on-broadway/200030398720207
  - **Venue**: 3138 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657
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  - **Categories**: brunch
- **Event Name**: 2026 Neighbor Appreciation & Back 2 School Rally!
  - **Description**: It's time again! Join True Light Church Baptist for our annual Community Outreach, Neighbor Appreciation & Back 2 School Rally!About this EventIt's time again!True Light Church
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-neighbor-appreciation-and-back-2-school-rally/100001994669523239
  - **Venue**: True Light Baptist Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, dog
- **Event Name**: Grammy Gold Diva Drag Dinner
  - **Description**: Join us for Grammy Gold Diva Drag Dinner, featuring choreographed drag shows, incredible costumes, and the world-famous Kit Kat Divas.About this EventExperience extravagant floor shows with world class dra
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/grammy-gold-diva-drag-dinner/100001994513628955
  - **Venue**: Kit Kat Club
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  - **Price**: USD 71
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Austin RibFest and 12th Annual Urban Smoke Cook-Off
  - **Description**: Conrad Worrill Community Reparations Commission Sponsor - 2nd Annual Austin RibFest and 12th Annual Urban Smoke Cook-OffAbout this Event2nd Annual Austin RibFest and 12th Annual Urban Smoke Cook-Off, Conrad Worrill
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2nd-annual-austin-ribfest-and-12th-annual-urban-smoke-cook-off/100001993222551307
  - **Venue**: Columbus Park Golf Course
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 25
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, contests, business, festivals, volunteering

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  - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIHOUSE OF FRIENDS PREVIEWTHE NEXT CHAPTER RETURNS TO THE WATERThe date is locked. The lake is waiting.
  - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club
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- **Event Name**: Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 AE
  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
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- **Event Name**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶
  - **Description**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶⚓ CHICAGO – LAKE MICHIGANGet ready to travel back to the golden era of reggaetón!This Saturday, August 29, step aboard the Fantasy and enjoy an after
  - **Venue**: 400 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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- **Event Name**: Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE
  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-announced-chicago-top-shelf-tequila-and-whiskey-tasting-festival-september-26-tickets-1353028266969?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
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- **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) III — JOEZI x MASSUMA
  - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIIJOEZI x MASSUMATHE SEASON FINALEThree dates. One lake. One home. One final sunset.Saturday, September 19, Chasing Sun(Sets) returns to Castaways B
  - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club
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- **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Marriott Downtown | September 19, 2026
  - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train
  - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg
- **Event Name**: PMP Certification 4 Days Training in Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training Short Description: The PMP certification is the gold standard credential for project managers worldwide, and one of the most in-d
  - **Venue**: Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25
  - **Description**: Meet Setsu, a psychic & spiritual advisor based in New York. In-person sessions in English or Japanese, for two days only in Chicago.Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25✨ Monday,
  - **Venue**: Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
  - **Venue**: Wrigley Field
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## 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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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### 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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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### 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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun! (Wed Aug 19 2026 at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)), Taste of Greektown (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm at 315 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5424, United States), Lakeview Taco Fest (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States), The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026 (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:00 pm at Navy Pier), Chicago Summer Food Festival (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Grant Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Chicago Summer Food Festival (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Grant Park), 2026 Neighbor Appreciation & Back 2 School Rally! (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:30 am at True Light Baptist Church).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** Sixteen Candles at LAKEVIEW TACO FEST! **SOUTH STAGE** (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at 3500 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1436, United States), Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at 1350 W Fulton Market), Girl Power Drag Dinner (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Kit Kat Club), Summer Wine Down (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Gallagher Way, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA), 2026 Neighbor Appreciation & Back 2 School Rally! (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:30 am at True Light Baptist Church).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago in August 2026?
  - **A:** Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun! (Wed Aug 19 2026 at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)), Taste of Greektown (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm at 315 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5424, United States), Lakeview Taco Fest (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States), Chicago Summer Food Festival (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 am at Grant Park), Panda Fest Chicago 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at Upper Hutchinson Field).
- **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 Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk), 315 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5424, United States, 3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States.
- **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 1,069. 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 Island Party Hut & River North Fests, Special Events Management, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Chicago.

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