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2025 James Beard Award Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists

January 22, 2025 by Chi@glance Leave a Comment

2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists

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𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 starts Friday, January 24th and goes through Feb 9th. I previewed participating restaurant @Marinasbistrochicago and met up with Owner/Chef Eric Roldan. You’re in for a treat! The authentic Puerto Rican dishes and hand crafted cocktails were FANTASTIC.

Here’s a few things we tried:
😋 Hummus de Gandules
😋 Croqueta Trio
😋 Pastelillos (Beef and Chicken)
😋 Queso Frito con Tamarindo
😋 Ensalada de Aguacate
😋 Chuleta Frita
😋 Bistec Jibaritos
😋 Chicken Mofongo

Make your reservations on exploretock.com!

#Chicago #Chicagorestaurantweek #foodie #Firstbitesbash #CRW2025 #Choosechicago #chicagorestaurants #Chicagoevents #312food #Chicagofoodscene #foodreels #Puertorican

I cannot wait for Chicago Restaurant Week! @Choose

I cannot wait for Chicago Restaurant Week! @Choosechicago is adding to my excitement with this DELICIOUS box of goodies. 😍 Head to my Insta Stories to 👀 what’s inside.

Chicago Restaurant week runs from Jan. 24th - Feb. 9th 2025 and features over 470 restaurants. Enjoy special prix fixe menus for a set price of just $30 for brunch/lunch and $45 or $60 for dinner. Head to eatitupchicago.com for the full list of participating restaurants.

Thank You SPONSORs!!! AND I cannot wait for the SOLD OUT First Bites Bash (Jan 23rd).

@Bardavidchicago
@Barsotanochi
@fronteragrill
@Boleochicago
@Burgerbarchi
@socialechi
@cafeconlechechi
@acquapanna_usa
@sanpellegrino_usa
@dawnchicago
@fschicago
@gene_georgetti
@marinasbistrochicago
@Mikis.park
@Missrickys
@Virginhotelschi
@Moodytongue
@nia.restaurant
@nomichicago
@rcchicago
@Sabaitalian
@Shawscrabhouse
@soulandsmoke

#Choosechicago #Chicagorestaurantweek #foodie #foodblogger #CRW2025 #Firstbitesbash #Chicago #chicagodining #chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodie #Chicagoeats #312food #Chicagoevents

I started off my January with self care time at @S

I started off my January with self care time at @Spaderma_medspa. The family-owned med spa has multiple locations. I went to check out their signature Hydrafacial treatment at the West Loop location.

The Hydrafacial Deeply cleanse, extract, and hydrate the skin through super serums filled with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. Your skin will feel and look clean and fresh. Definitely treat yourself!

#chicago #selfcare #spa #hydrafacial #skintreatment

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 is coming up! I previewed a few menu items from participating restaurant: @Lurefishbar. They’re one of my favorite seafood spots. 😋 Start making your reservations!
*𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘙𝘞 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘶*

@Choosechicago Chicago Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 24th - Feb. 9th 2025 and features over 470 restaurants. Enjoy special prix fixe menus for a set price of just $30 for brunch/lunch and $45 or $60 for dinner. To see the FULL list of participating restaurants head to 👉🏽 eatitupchicago.com 👈🏽

#Choosechicago #Chicagorestaurantweek #foodie #foodblogger #CRW2025 #Firstbitesbash #Chicago #chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodie #Chicagoeats #312food #Chicagoevents #chicagodining

Event Alert! 🚨 Today was the Media preview for

Event Alert! 🚨 Today was the Media preview for the 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙖. It was held @Gooseislandchicago at @saltshedchicago.

@thechicagoautoshow First Look For Charity Gala 💃🏽 is Friday, February 7. The Black-tie affair offers an exclusive first chance to experience the 🚘 Chicago Auto Show a day before the public opening. This event has raised more than $63 million for local charities. Guests will be treated to gourmet food and drink stations from local restaurants, specialty cocktails, and live music across the show floor. There’s even a car giveaway!! Attendees have a chance to win a Chevrolet Equinox EV or a Hyundai Palisade.

Tickets 🎟️ to the event are $325 each and can be ordered at www.firstlookforcharity.org

#FLFC2025 #Firstlookforcharity #Gala #nonprofit #Chicago #Chicagoevents #foodreels #foodie #foodblogger #carshow #CAS2025 #Chicagoautoshow #chef #cheflife #312food

Happy New Year! 🎉 What was your last meal of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣? Me and my bestie started a tradition of going out on 12/30 versus 12/31 and having our last restaurant meal of the year. This time we chose the FABULOUS @Adalinachicago.

𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫:
😋 Truffle Caesar Salad
😋 Salmon Vesuvio
🍹Manhattan

#Chicago #Newyear #Lastmeal #foodie #whatiate #chicagofoodie #chicagorestaurants #NYE #Adalina #Adalinachicago #foodblogger #foodreels #NewYear

Looking Back… 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 2

Looking Back… 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 2024 was AMAZING!

Gala’s, Getting Aire Ancient baths all to myself 😌, Travel (Colombia (twice) Africa, Dubai, James Beard Award Gala, too many foodie events to name, front row at Ludacris performance, 2nd Tattoo, turned 40 (celebrated like any Leo ♌️ would 😅), I was in the Festival of Lights Parade 🥰, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐨 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (air & water show, celebrating Millennium Park 20th anniversary, staycation pieces, press trips, restaurant invites, etc…)

Thank YOU for following along on these adventures. 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 👀 Vietnam I see U 🙋🏾‍♀️ Also, word of advice: Your journey is YOUR own. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘰𝘺. Everything I show you is a highlight and not ALL the hard work in between.

Happy “almost” New Year Insta Fam! 😘

#Chicago #Chicagofoodie #Chicagoblogger #Fbf #lifestyleblogger #travelblogger #Newyear #NYE #Chicagoevents #Lifestyle #2024recap #Colombia #Africa #Dubai #Vietnam2025 #foodie #Newyearseve

#TravelTuesday… I would say this is one of thee

#TravelTuesday… I would say this is one of thee BEST beaches 🏖️ I’ve ever been to. Look at the AMAZING sunset 😍🥰📍Kendwa Beach 🇹🇿 Take me Back!!

#Zanzibar #Africa #Kendwabeach #travel #dinnerwithaview #foodie #foodblogger #travelblogger #travelphotography #travelgram #Indianocean #iloveafrica #african #tanzania

On the blog I’m sharing my FULL Bogota, Colombia

On the blog I’m sharing my FULL Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴 itinerary. www.chiataglance.com

𝟓 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (in no particular order)

1️⃣ Bogota Graffiti Tour - Immersing ourselves in the vibrant street art scene.

2️⃣ El Día de las Velitas - Unofficial start of the Christmas season. On this night people place candles where they can be seen in honor of the Virgin Mary.

3️⃣ Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao Market and Fruits tour.

4️⃣ Breaking Borders Tour - In Bogota’s Barrio Egipto ex-gang members led us on a vibrant graffiti tour while sharing their past and revealing a present with hope. We witnessed transformation in every step, from tough struggles to a future painted with dreams.

5️⃣ Monserrate - Great viewpoint 👀, beautiful church, and some shopping.

Want the full itinerary? Head to www.chiataglance.com 👈🏽

𝐇𝐨𝐰’𝐝 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐚? ✈️
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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲? 🏨 @hiltonbogota

#Presstrip #Sponsored #Mediatrip
#foodblogger #Bogota #Colombia #Travel #travelblogger #visitbogota #Visitcolombia #Lifestyleblogger #travelwriter #travelguide #Tripadvisor #Avianca #Foodie #tourism

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Hebru Brantley and Tavi J.

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Gayle King and Tavi J.

Tavi J. Interviews Celebrity Chef Chris Valdes

Tavi J. Interviews Celebrity Chef Chris Valdes

Anti-Cruelty Society - Bark in the Park

Anti-Cruelty Society - Bark in the Park

2019 James Beard Gala Awards

2019 James Beard Gala Awards

2019 James Beard Gala Awards

2019 James Beard Gala Awards

Tavi J. and Food Network Star Tyler Florence

Tavi J. and Food Network Star Tyler Florence

Tavi J. and 93.9 Lite FM Radio Host Melissa Forman

Tavi J. and 93.9 Lite FM Radio Host Melissa Forman

Tavi J. and Chef Chris Valdes

Tavi J. and Chef Chris Valdes

Tavi J. and Chef Patrick

Tavi J. and Chef Patrick

Sobe Wine & Food Festival

Sobe Wine & Food Festival

2019 First Look For Charity Chicago Auto Show

2019 First Look For Charity Chicago Auto Show

Phor from Chicago Black Ink Crew

Phor from Chicago Black Ink Crew

Sommlier Derrrick C. Westbrook

Sommlier Derrrick C. Westbrook

Brian McKnight - Gateway for Cancer Cures

Brian McKnight - Gateway for Cancer Cures

2018 Leading Ladies Luncheon

2018 Leading Ladies Luncheon

Tavi J and Executive Chef Lamar J Moore

Tavi J and Executive Chef Lamar J Moore

The Frock Shop Dresses

The Frock Shop Dresses

Windy City Live at First Look For Charity Auto Show

Windy City Live at First Look For Charity Auto Show

Black Creativity Gala

Black Creativity Gala

Amazon Influencer

Amazon Influencer

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Tavi Johnson - The Jam TV Show Model

Tavi Johnson - The Jam TV Show Model

Mens Book Winter Issue Release Party

Mens Book Winter Issue Release Party

Tavi J - Gateway to Cancer Research Gala

Tavi J - Gateway to Cancer Research Gala

Gateway for Cancer Research Gala

Gateway for Cancer Research Gala

Taste Talks Check Please

Taste Talks Check Please

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

Chicago Gourmet 2017

Chicago Gourmet 2017

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ace hotel

A Tribute to Jane Fonda

A Tribute to Jane Fonda

Power Screening with Cast

Power Screening with Cast

Leading Ladies Luncheon

Leading Ladies Luncheon

Ladies Luncheon Interviewing Julie

Ladies Luncheon Interviewing Julie

Tavi J and BMW

Tavi J and BMW

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Tavi J and JNiice

Shelley Young and Tavi J

Shelley Young and Tavi J

Ji Suk Yi and Tavi J

Ji Suk Yi and Tavi J

Tavi J and Showbiz Shelly

Tavi J and Showbiz Shelly

WGN and Cubs Celebration

WGN and Cubs Celebration

Tavi J and Zo

Tavi J and Zo

First Look For Charity Auto Show Gala

First Look For Charity Auto Show Gala

Doug MCDermott

Doug MCDermott

Chicago Henna

Chicago Henna

Black Creativity Gala

Black Creativity Gala

Bassment at Hampton Social

Bassment at Hampton Social

Anti Cruelty Society Gala

Anti Cruelty Society Gala

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Usher at Amnesty International Event

Usher at Amnesty International Event

Rick Bayless

Rick Bayless

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Loni Swain being honored Women empowerment

Larenz Tate and The Game of Silene Screening Event

Larenz Tate and The Game of Silene Screening Event

Jaguar Screening

Jaguar Screening

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Jack Daniels Party

Hellicopter Ride

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Hebru Brantley

Hebru Brantley

Courtney Hall from CLTV

Courtney Hall from CLTV

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Chef John Manion

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Carnivor Event

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A Better Day with Julie

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A Better Day with Julie Set

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Check Please

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Hakeem DJ on Empire

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Taste Talks - Juding

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Chicago Scene 1

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Toyota Eephus Tour

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Riverwalk

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Oak Street Beach

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JandT

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Chicago Scene 2

Chiataglance

Chiataglance

The Bean at Millineum Park - Cloud Gate

The Bean at Millineum Park - Cloud Gate

Daley Plaza - Thursday Farmers Market

Daley Plaza - Thursday Farmers Market

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