As 2024 comes to a close I’m looking forward to next year. As a foodie, the end of January means it’s time for Chicago Restaurant Week. This year the event takes place from January 24th – February 9th and over 470 restaurants are participating.
Participating restaurants represent 35 distinct Chicago neighborhoods along with 50 suburban restaurants. Of the participants, 143 are women and/or minority owned enterprises, and 71 restaurants are making their Restaurant Week debut.
Chicago Restaurant Week offers visitors and local foodies an exciting opportunity to experience some of the area’s most sought-after restaurants. For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating restaurants will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus with prices set at $30 for brunch or lunch, and $45 and/or $60 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). Lending an ideal reason to explore Chicago’s nationally lauded culinary scene, diners can experience new, show-stopping restaurants and familiar favorites alike daily.
The highly anticipated celebration premieres Thursday, January 23 at First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week. The event, which sells out annually, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chicago’s Field Museum. Award winning Chicago chef Soo Ahn of Adalina will step into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the star-studded party. Guests will experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 60 restaurants showcasing their Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as enjoy wine, beer, spirits, entertainment and more. A portion of the proceeds from First Bites Bash will be donated to the James Beard Foundation. Visit firstbitesbash.com.
To start making your Chicago Restaurant Week reservations head to: eatitupchicago.com
