# The Best Things to Do This Weekend in Chicago’s Food and Drink Scene

- **Subtitle**: From tailgate buses to bougie bites: what’s actually worth your time this weekend in Chicago
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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## About

This weekend in Chicago, the group chats are doing what they do best: trying to squeeze spring energy into a few precious days. The city’s food-and-drink crowd is very much awake, with more than a thousand people already orbiting the same handful of events, from queer street-fest vibes up in Northalsted to pregame chaos on the South Side. If you’ve been meaning to get out of your usual neighborhood bar loop, this is a good weekend to let someone else set the plan for you.

Big-night-out energy lives with the marquee stuff: Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026 is where you go if you want that classic "I might run into three people I dated" Chicago feeling, plus food, drinks and a very extra crowd. On the other end of the spectrum, the OTT White Sox Home Opener Tailgate Bus Trip is for people who treat game day like a contact sport. You’re not just going to a game, you’re committing to a bus, a tailgate, and probably a nap the next day. That’s the move if your group text has a strict "beer and brats only" policy.

If your vibe this weekend is more "social but semi-functional on Monday," there are quieter corners to hide in. Clutch Your Pearls! The Gerber/Hart Spring Soiree 2026 leans toward the well-dressed, community-minded crowd—think cocktails, conversation, and people who actually read the event description. Ravenswood Puzzle Swap is pure cozy energy: bring a puzzle, grab a puzzle, and chat with the kind of neighbor who has strong opinions on edge pieces and good tea. It’s low-effort, low-stakes, and perfect if you’re not trying to shout over a DJ.

Speaking of DJs, the Golden Hour series—Golden Hour featuring Patrixia and Golden Hour Featuring CBBeatz—is where you go for that sweet spot between "going out" and "I still want to be in bed before 1am." Expect warm-up drinks, soft lighting, and music that actually makes you want to stay for one more. Venues like Eataly Chicago, Sip Society Coffee Education Center, and The Bougie Foodie are anchoring a lot of this weekend’s buzz: Eataly for the carb-and-wine crowd, Sip Society for people who treat coffee like a minor religion, and The Bougie Foodie for those who will absolutely photograph every plate. That’s how Chicago stays connected right now—through shared tables, tailgate coolers, and the occasional slightly-too-strong cocktail.

If you’re choosing your battles, start here:
- Book first: Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026, if you want big, queer, neighborhood-festival energy.
- For sports die-hards: OTT White Sox Home Opener Tailgate Bus Trip—communal, loud, unapologetically South Side.
- Dressed-up and intentional: Clutch Your Pearls! The Gerber/Hart Spring Soiree 2026.
- Low-key and local: Ravenswood Puzzle Swap, ideal for introverts and quiet catch-ups.
- Golden-hour drinks: Golden Hour featuring Patrixia or Golden Hour Featuring CBBeatz, if you want a night out without wrecking your entire weekend.
- Food-nerd hangouts: Eataly Chicago, Sip Society Coffee Education Center, and The Bougie Foodie for curated bites and sips without having to over-plan.

## Food & Drinks Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Taste of Randolph 2026
  - **Description**: Taste of Randolph™ 2026
Friday, June 19th 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, June 20th 12pm - 10pm
Sunday, June 21st 12pm - 10pm

See event website for more details - sign up for updates: http://tasteofrandolph.org
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  - **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
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- **Event Name**: IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago
  - **Description**: IFT FIRST 2026 is one of the most influential global exhibitions for food science, ingredients, processing technology, and product innovation. Scheduled to take place from July 12–15, 2026, at McCormick Place, Chicago, the event brings together food ma
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed Jul 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/ift-first-2026-exhibition-booth-builder-in-chicago-tickets/80002132970521
  - **Venue**: McCormick Place
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, business, meetups
- **Event Name**: 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Windy City Smokeout Festival in dynamic 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
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- **Event Name**: Adults Night Out: Block Party
  - **Description**: Start the summer off right at Lincoln Park Zoo! Adults Night Out: Block Party is exclusively for the 21+ crowd to enjoy the zoo with games, music, and good times. Putt your way through mini golf, ride the Ferris Wheel and Giant Fun Slide, and dance it out
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/adults-night-out-block-party/200029826329059
  - **Venue**: N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614
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- **Event Name**: Zoo-ologie 2026
  - **Description**: Party with the Auxiliary Board and support Lincoln Park Zoo!
Help your favorite animals and have an unforgettable night! Join the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo for the 14th anniversary of its signature cocktail party, Zoo-ologie! Tickets to the even
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/zoo-ologie-2026/200029739673239
  - **Venue**: N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"
  - **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
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  - **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-summer-daisy-margarita-returns/100001981070192274
  - **Venue**: 2300 S Indiana Ave
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, food-truck-festivals, music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, music-festivals
- **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
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  - **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
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival
  - **Description**: Arte Agave is a unique celebración of Tequila, Mezcal and Agave Culture!About this EventWelcome to the Chicago Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival!Join us on Fri
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  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-arte-agave-tequila-and-mezcal-festival/100001979898115561
  - **Venue**: Artifact Events
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- **Event Name**: Beer Under Glass in Downtown Chicago
  - **Description**: Beer Under Glass returns to kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week (and the summer craft beer season) on Friday, May 8! 

Chicago’s iconic skyline will once again set the stage for Beer Under Glass, returning to the stunning rooftop of the Harris Theater Rooft
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/beer-under-glass-in-downtown-chicago/200029820775335
  - **Venue**: Harris Theatre @Millennium Park
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- **Event Name**: Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026
  - **Description**: Don't miss the Spring Taste of Northalsted, our neighborhood Food & Drink Sampling Crawl happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1-5pm.

NOW WITH AN EXTRA HOUR!

Stroll through Northalsted on April 25th and indulge in a culinary adventure with the Spring
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/taste-of-northalsted-spring-2026/200029783281844
  - **Venue**: Northalsted
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Friday at Windy City Smokeout Festival
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Friday at Windy City Smokeout Festival, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Windy City Smokeout Festival in vibrant
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-windy-city-smokeout-friday-at-windy-city-smokeout-festival/2400029248210744
  - **Venue**: Windy City Smokeout Festival
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Margarita Festival Season 12, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"
  - **Description**: We are back Margarita connoisseurs for Season 12 of the Chicago Margarita Festival.About this EventHello, Margarita Lovers!We're thrilled to announce the return of Season 12 of the Chicago Margarita Festival!This year, di
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  - **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-margarita-festival-season-12-summer-daisy-margarita-returns/100001981354324120
  - **Venue**: South Loop
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: All You Can Eataly: Spring in Rome
  - **Description**: All You Can Eataly is our biggest party of the year featuring unlimited food, drink, and entertainment from 7-11pm.About this EventOur first all-access party of 2026 is here! All You Can Eataly is back on Friday, April 17
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/all-you-can-eataly-spring-in-rome/100001982696910833
  - **Venue**: Eataly Chicago
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Music, Entertainment, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Air & Water Show Oasis Viewing Party - (Saturday | 8/15)
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Chicago Air & Water Show with unobstructed lakefront views, a beachside buffet, & premium open bar from 9AM–2PM on The Oasis!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4b19d620-0089-11f1-b1
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/air-and-water-show-oasis-viewing-party-saturday-|-8-15/100001981944776178
  - **Venue**: Shore Club
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  - **Categories**: air-shows, parties, entertainment
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/world-famous-gospel-brunch-at-house-of-blues-chi/210001066910980
  - **Venue**: House of Blues Chicago
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  - **Description**: Many professionals are promoted into leadership roles without formal leadership training. They are expected to motivate teams, communicate clearly, and guide decisions while managing competing priorities.Without a clear understandin
  - **Venue**: Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
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- **Event Name**: "Industry Monday" Makeover
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  - **Venue**: The Jungle
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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
  - **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Taste of Randolph 2026 (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607), IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 09:00 am at McCormick Place), 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 pm at Windy City Smokeout Festival), Adults Night Out: Block Party (Fri May 22 2026 at 06:30 pm at N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614), Zoo-ologie 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614).
- **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 09:00 am at McCormick Place).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago in April 2026?
  - **A:** Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Northalsted), All You Can Eataly: Spring in Rome (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Eataly Chicago).
- **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 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607, McCormick Place, Windy City Smokeout Festival.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Chicago range from USD 10 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 Taste of Randolph, Expocreators, Vivid Events.
- **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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