# 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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## 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 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**: 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,
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 05:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/taste-of-chicago/200029933148652
  - **Venue**: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, food-drinks
- **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**: 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**: 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Windy City Smokeout Festival in 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**: 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**: Mother's Day Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
  - **Description**: Celebrate Mother's Day with a luxurious plated dinner cruise along the iconic Chicago River. Glide beneath Chicago's stunning skyscrapers on a glass-enclosed vessel while enjoying a chef-prepared plated dinner, DJ entertainment, and breathtaking views of
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/mothers-day-premier-plus-dinner-cruise-on-the-chicago-river/4300029982639319
  - **Venue**: City Cruises Chicago River Dock
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **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**: Second Hand Soul Band | Roscoe Village Burger Fest | Chicago | Fri Jul 17 | 6:00 pm
  - **Description**: Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns for its 20th mouthwatering year this July! This beloved Windy City tradition brings together Chicago’s top eateries, each serving up their juiciest, most creative takes on the classic burger. Trust us—these chefs pull ou
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/second-hand-soul-band-|-roscoe-village-burger-fest-|-chicago-|-fri-jul-17-|-6-00-pm/200029982876055
  - **Venue**: 2000 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6412, United States
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- **Event Name**: Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026
  - **Description**: ***This event has sold out***

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 culi
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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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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **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**: Mother's Day Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
  - **Description**: Set sail for a beautiful evening of togetherness and fun on a Signature Chicago Mother's Day Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan. Enjoy a night out celebrating Mom complete with a delicious chef-curated buffet dinner and breathtaking views of the city skyline.
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/mothers-day-signature-dinner-cruise-on-lake-michigan/4300029982639023
  - **Venue**: City Cruises at Navy Pier
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, parties, entertainment
- **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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  - **Price**: USD 86 to 114
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, art, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: ALL WHITE ESCAPE YACHT CRUISE
  - **Description**: ALL WHITE ESCAPE SPRING CRUSIEAbout this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/31a44da0-3d52-11f1-9fd2-1932890f8494-rimg-w592-h740-dcc2d4ed-gmir.jpg SATURDAY MAY
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/all-white-escape-yacht-cruise/100001987752178274
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee Yacht Charters
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  - **Price**: USD 45 to 535
  - **Categories**: Sports

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  - **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

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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), Taste of Chicago (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 05:00 am at Chicago, Illinois, USA), IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 09:00 am at McCormick Place), 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), 2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 pm at Windy City Smokeout Festival).
- **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 today April 25, 2026?
  - **A:** Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Northalsted).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Northalsted).
- **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).
- **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, Chicago, Illinois, USA, McCormick Place.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Chicago range from USD 45 to USD 535. 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, Michelle D. Tucker, Expocreators.
- **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?
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