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Chicago Restaurant Week: Jan 23rd – Feb 8th

December 18, 2025 by Chi@glance

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The First Look For Charity is back February 6th. I

The First Look For Charity is back February 6th. It’s one of the greatest one-day fundraiser and regularly generates more than $2 million for 18 area non-profits.

The black-tie gala is your chance to preview @thechicagoautoshow the evening before the public opening. Attendees are treated to champagne, wine, soft drinks, elegant hor d’oeurves, and desserts all while being the first to explore the annual edition of the show. Gala attendees also have a chance to win a @Chevrolet Equinox or a @Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid.

Today was the First Look for Charity media preview hosted at @gooseislandchicago @Saltshedchicago. You’re in for a treat!

#FLFC2026 #Firstlookforcharity #CAS2026
#Chicagoevents #Chicagofoodie

The 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 are officially here and so

The 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 are officially here and so is the @Levainbakery limited time winter cookie line up.

🍪Coffee Toffee: Coffee Toffee is built on a dark cocoa and espresso base with chocolate-covered toffee shards, offering a rich, not-too-sweet cookie designed for colder months
🍪Black and White: Baked with rich dark cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and white chocolate chunks, this two-tone treat delivers bold NYC-style flavor
🍪Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip
🍪Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip

Grab a rich toffee latte or a toffee hot chocolate while you’re at it. ☕️

#Levainbakery #Chicagobakery #Levain #Chicagofoodie #chicagodessert

Have you been to @Garcias_Chicago? It’s a new musi

Have you been to @Garcias_Chicago? It’s a new music venue and restaurant in the West Loop that was created in association with Jerry Garcia’s of the Grateful Dead fame estate. Last night we went to see @rockandryechicago

Did I mention the elevated dining? I was throughly enjoying my beef dip, the hush puppies, and the zucchini croquettes. Your turn to check them out! Cheers!! 🥂 #Garciaschicago

#Chicagomusicvenue #Chicagoevents #Chicagofoodie #Chicagorestaurants

2 more hours left in Detroit. I’m now at the age a

2 more hours left in Detroit. I’m now at the age a nice dinner and head home works. 🤷🏾‍♀️😂 Happy New Year! 🥳💃🏽 📸 @Cibodetroit @Cambriadetroit

#NYE #NYE2026 #Detroit #Detroitrestaurants #chicagofoodie

Hey Chicago! What were your yummiest bites of the

Hey Chicago! What were your yummiest bites of the year????

One of mine was this DELICIOUS Tuna Truffle pizza @Sundanewasian. What’s yours?!?

#Chicagorestaurants #Chicagofoodie #Chicagofood #Chicagofoodscene #312food

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏! If you’re close to me you know the fir

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏! If you’re close to me you know the first two months were a little rocky… 😬, but it shaped up to be a pretty decent year.

Got to meet and interview celebrities per usual 😂 lol joking. I don’t take one minute for granted. (KeKe Palmer, Celebrtiy Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani, Reality Star Miguel Harichi, Celebrity Chef/Humanitarian Jose Andre’s, Rapper Twista, Award Winning Actor Kelsey Grammer).

Traveled to AMAZING places (South Beach Miami for SOBEWFF, Jamaica 🇯🇲 #Onelove, spent my Bday in the Bahamas, and ending the year with the bestie in Detroit, MI) Next year….2026 Hello Lisbon 🇵🇹)

I LOVE Unique experiences… thank you Bacardi for inviting me to Suenos festival, thank you for ALL the Gala’s, thank you for the St. Patrick’s Day rendezvous in a penthouse suite. Thank you for all the private dinner invites, staycations, product reviews (Yes, I’m rocking my Jimmy Choo sunglasses 😎) AND letting me show off the beautiful city of Chicago. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲… 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼! Can’t wait to explore more with my Instagram FAM

#Chicago #Chicagofoodie #Chicagolifestyle #ChicagoNYE Chicagolife NYEChicago

There’s still time to enjoy some holiday Pop-Ups!

There’s still time to enjoy some holiday Pop-Ups! ❤️💚🎄❤️💚

@Frostyschristmasbar
@Bigstarchicago Holiday Honky Tonk
@Jackfrostchristmaspopup
@thedandycrown “A Very Dandy Holiday”
@tgifridayschicago

#Chicago #Chicagofoodie #ChicagoHoliday #Chicagorestaurants #chicagochristmas

Have you been to the Sunday brunch buffet @Signatu

Have you been to the Sunday brunch buffet @Signaturesteak in the South Loop? It’s an all you can eat brunch with an abundant selection of classic breakfast staples, comfort-forward entrees, fresh seasonal dishes, and sweets. (11am - 3pm)
👉🏽 $30 Unlimited Brunch / 90 min seating *Kids 12 and under $13
📍1312 S Wabash (#Southloop)

#Signaturesteak #Chicagorestaurants #Chicagofoodscene #Chicagofoodie #312

New Steakhouse Alert! 🚨 @Delizitalian just opened

New Steakhouse Alert! 🚨 @Delizitalian just opened in the Bucktown neighborhood. Dēliz means “delight” and “pleasure” and is derived from the Italian word Deliziosa.

The restaurant is rooted in wood-fired cooking and quality ingredients. The menu highlights premium steak cuts from trusted Midwest purveyors alongside a limited allocation of 100% full-blooded Wagyu from Australia, a rare program available to only a handful of restaurants nationwide.

All pastas are made in-house, with seasonal stuffed varieties, reimagined nods to Chicago favorites, and gluten-free options. The menu encourages family-style dining, inviting guests to share starters, large-format steaks, and whole fish with wood-fired sides. I can’t wait to come back to try more of the menu!

#Delizitalian #Chicagorestaurants #Chicagosteakhouse #Chicagofoodie

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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

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Tavi J. and Chef Patrick

Sobe Wine & Food Festival

Sobe Wine & Food Festival

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Phor from Chicago Black Ink Crew

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Brian McKnight - Gateway for Cancer Cures

Brian McKnight - Gateway for Cancer Cures

Tavi J and Executive Chef Lamar J Moore

Tavi J and Executive Chef Lamar J Moore

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Windy City Live at First Look For Charity Auto Show

Black Creativity Gala

Black Creativity Gala

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Tavi Johnson - The Jam TV Show Model

Mens Book Winter Issue Release Party

Mens Book Winter Issue Release Party

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Tavi J - Gateway to Cancer Research Gala

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Taste Talks Check Please

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A Tribute to Jane Fonda

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Ladies Luncheon Interviewing Julie

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Tavi J and Showbiz Shelly

WGN and Cubs Celebration

WGN and Cubs Celebration

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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

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Usher at Amnesty International Event

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Loni Swain being honored Women empowerment

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Larenz Tate and The Game of Silene Screening Event

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Taste Talks - Juding

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The Bean at Millineum Park - Cloud Gate

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Daley Plaza - Thursday Farmers Market

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