The ‘I Cook For’ Benefit

Join us for the inaugural 'I Cook For' Benefit at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel Chicago in celebration of the city's diverse and vibrant chef community. The evening will spotlight the stories of individual chefs and the unique causes important to them.

Enjoy a walk-around of over 25 chef stations, an expansive dessert showcase, and premium cocktail offerings from top mixologists and local purveyors. Interact with chefs and mixologists while enjoying live music, photo-ops, and other event moments.

Net proceeds will be shared amongst Chicago Chefs Cook and the chefs' charities of choice.

Chicago Chefs Cook for Los Angeles, proudly presented by Lifeway

Chicago Chefs Cook for LA, presented by Lifeway

Join us in supporting the restaurant and hospitality industry in LA County in the wake of devastating wildfires. Chefs and restaurateurs across Chicagoland have stepped up to help by pledging a portion of proceeds from special menu items to the cause. By dining at the below restaurants throughout January and February, you will directly support the recovery and revitalization of the culinary community in LA County. Together, we’re making an important impact in a way only Chicago can.

Proceeds will be donated to Restaurants Care, an organization providing immediate assistance to LA restaurant workers through a designated wildfire relief fund. Since 2017, Restaurants Care has brought hope and stability to over 2,300 workers and 1,600 independent restaurants. 

Participating Restaurants

A Taste of the Philippines - 1/13 to 2/10
Aba - 1/30 to 2/12
Ada Street - 1/16 to 2/10
Adorn Restaurant & Bar - 1/13 to 2/1
Alla Vita - TBD
avec - 1/13 to 2/10
avec river north - 1/13 to 2/10
Avli - 1/17 to 2/10
bar Berria - 1/24 to 2/9
Bar Pendry - 1/15 to 2/10
Batter & Berries - 1/15 to 1/31
Bazaar Meat | Bar Mar - 1/13 to 2/10
Big Jones - 1/24 to 2/9
Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos! - 1/11
BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - 1/24 to 2/9
BOKA - TBD
Brasero - TBD
Brindille - 1/17 to 2/10
Ca Phe Da - 1/22 to 2/22
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! - 1/23 to 2/19
Camelia Bakes - TBD
Casa Bonita Libertyville - 1/15 to 2/10
Chef Andy Suarez LLC - 2/2, 2/9
Coco Pazzo - 1/15 to 2/10
Demera - 1/13 to 2/10
Double Clutch Brewery - 1/15 to 2/10
Eden - 1/15 to 2/8
El Che - TBD
El Molcajete Sauces - 1/10 to 2/28
Ema - 1/30 to 2/12
Farm Bar - 1/20 to 1/23
Firecakes Donuts Chicago - 1/17 to 2/10
Floriole - 1/13 to 2/10
Fora - 1/13 to 2/28
Frontera Grill - 1/14 to 1/31
Frontier - 2/6
Gaijin - 1/15 to 2/10
Galit - 1/13 to 2/10
Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese - 1/20 to 2/20
Gene & Georgetti - TBD
GG's - TBD
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - 1/13 to 2/10
Gibsons Italia - 1/13 to 2/10
Good Ambler - 1/13 to 2/13
HaiSous - 1/22 to 2/22
Heart & Soul Bakeshop - 1/13 to 2/10
Hermosa - TBD
Hewn Bakery - 1/14 to 2/7
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - 1/13 to 2/10
Indus Progressive Indian - 1/19 to 2/8
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crab - 1/17 to 1/31
JT's Genuine Sandwich Shop - 1/13 to 2/10
Katherine Anne Confections - 1/13 to 2/7
Kayao Chicago - 1/17 to 2/10
Kenspiration Kitchen - 1/16 to 1/30

Lardon - 1/10 to 2/28
LeTour Brasserie - TBD
Lexington Betty Smoke House - 1/15 to 2/1
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! - 1/23 to 2/19
Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub - 1/15 to 2/10
Loaf Lounge - 1/13 to 2/10
Luella's Southern Kitchen - 1/15 to 2/28
Lula Cafe - 1/13 to 2/10
LUXBAR - 1/13 to 2/10
Lynn's Chicago Pizza - 1/13 to 2/1
Maiz & Barro Mexican Grill - 1/15 to 2/10
Masiramon Chicago - TBD
Meadowlark - 1/10 to 2/28
Millennium Hall Restaurant - 1/15 to 2/10
Mochinut Lincoln Park - 1/13 to 1/31
Mon Ami Gabi - Lincoln Park - 1/23 to 2/19
Moonwalker Cafe - 1/20 to 2/10
Mordecai - 1/16 to 1/23
NaKorn - 1/15 to 2/7
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - 1/15 to 2/10
North Pond - 1/24 to 2/28
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar - 1/15 to 2/10
Petite Vie - 1/13 to 2/10
Prairie Grass Cafe - 1/13 to 2/10
Pretty Cool - 1/16 to 2/28
Publican Quality Bread - 1/17 to 2/10
Quartino Chicago - 1/13 to 2/10
Rebecca's Confections - 1/13 to 2/10
Reunion - 1/13 to 2/10
Rivers & Roads Cafe - 1/16 to 2/10
Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden - 1/15 to 2/10
Sifr - 1/13 to 2/28
Soul & Smoke - 1/10 to 2/28
Summer House Santa Monica - 1/23 to 2/19
Sweet Delights Chicago - TBD
Tama - 1/17 to 2/1
Tamales Mexican Restaurant - 1/18 to 2/10
Tasting India - TBD
TenGoku Aburiya - 1/13 to 2/10
Thattu - 1/13 to 2/10
The Barn Steak House - 1/18 to 2/10
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant - 1/16 to 2/10
The Dearborn - 1/10 to 2/28
The Evolved Network - 1/21 to 1/25
The Metropolitan - 1/16 to 2/9
Thirty North - 1/19
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval | Chicago - 1/13 to 2/10
Tortello - 1/13 to 2/10
Umaga Bakehouse - 1/17 to 2/11
Union - 1/10 to 2/28
Vanille Patisserie - 1/30 to 2/1
Verzênay Chicago - 1/13 to 2/10
Vistro Prime - 1/13 to 2/10
Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - 1/15 to 2/8
Windy City Burger Social Club - 1/20, 1/31, 2/1

Our Work

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Ina

  • Chicago Chefs Cook presents the Emilia-Romagna Dinner Series

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Maui

  • Chicago Chefs Cook for Chicago Migrant Relief

  • The 2024 Banchet Awards

  • Chicago Chefs CookBook

  • "The Rise and Impact of Chef Civic Leadership" Panel Discussion

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