Chicago Gourmet 2026 brought together Chicago chefs, restaurants and food lovers through a month of culinary events supporting the hospitality community.
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New Restaurant Opening: Carlyle Club Brings Chicago Riverfront Dining and Private Events to River North
Explore The Carlyle Club, a new Chicago riverfront restaurant and private event venue featuring steaks, sushi, private dining, and space for up to 400 guests.
What to Do in Chicago for Labor Day Weekend, September 2026
Find Labor Day events, brunches, patio parties, boat rentals, dining deals and family activities in Chicago from September 4–7, 2026.
PGA Tour Presidents Cup Announces Celebrity Chefs at Medinah Country Club
The 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club will feature celebrity chefs Jimmy Kunz, David Burke and Hannah Flora inside the exclusive 1924 Club hospitality experience.
Old Town Pour House Returning to Chicago’s Loop This Summer at 120 N. LaSalle
Old Town Pour House is returning to Downtown Chicago this summer as Chicago-based Bottleneck Management transforms the former City Social space at 120 N. LaSalle Street into a new Chicago Loop restaurant and private dining destination. The opening marks the official...
Carmine’s Italian Steakhouse Re-Opens in the Gold Coast Chicago
Carmine’s Italian Steakhouse reopens in Chicago’s Gold Coast with a new 10,000-square-foot space, private dining, and an enclosed terrace overlooking Mariano Park.
Where to Watch the Bears Playoff Game on Sunday in Chicago & the Suburbs
Where to Watch the Bears Playoff Game on Sunday in Chicago & the Suburbs
The Radicle Opens in Logan Square as an Intimate Late-Night Option for Cocktail-Style Events
The Radicle opens in Logan Square offering intimate buyouts and cocktail-style events for up to 75 guests, from the team behind Daisies.
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