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Chicago Restaurant Highlight: Libertad

February 20, 2026 by Chi@glance

Beloved Skokie restaurant, Libertad, makes its first foray into Chicago Wicker Park neighborhood.

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After the show is the After 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 Party! 🎉 📍@Afte

After the show is the After 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 Party! 🎉
📍@After_Chicago

Congratulations to the 2026 James Beard Award Chef and Restaurant award winners and nominees! 🥇

#Jamesbeardawards #Chicago #JBFA2026
#chicagorestaurants #Chicagofoodie

It’s a PARTY it’s a PARTY! 🎉 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 we

It’s a PARTY it’s a PARTY! 🎉 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 weekend is always one of my favorites. In addition to the awards show gala, there’s so many events to attend. This industry knows how to party!

Last night I attended the invite only party at @thealston_Chicago hosted by James Beard Award nominated and Michelin-starred Chef
@JennerTomaska. The private event brought together chefs, hospitality leaders, media, and friends of the industry for a high-energy evening celebrating Chicago’s dining community.

There were chef-driven tasting stations, passed bites, cocktail and wine activations, live entertainment, interactive culinary moments, and curated experiences throughout the evening. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀! Let’s Celebrate! 🎉

#Jamesbeardawards #Chicago #JBFA2026 #chicagorestaurateurs #chicagofoodie

YOU deserve a beach day! 🏖️ @ShoreClubChi is offic

YOU deserve a beach day! 🏖️ @ShoreClubChi is officially open for the 2026 season.
📍North Avenue Beach

Shore Club Chicago is inspired by the beautiful beaches around the world and offers an elevated food menu and unobstructed views of Lake Michigan.
Choose between three distinct spaces:
😍 Open-air Restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, full service bar, lounge & table seating, all overlooking the lake
😍 Patio Al fresco dining for lunch and dinner, offers a front row seat to the shoreline
😍 Oasis delivers a more relaxed, resort-style experience with daybeds and cabanas, and on weekends transforms into a high-energy daytime destination.

I went to check out the NEW food and beverage menu debut. The refreshed offerings spotlight coastal inspired flavors and interactive cocktail moments. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼? 💙#Shoreclubchi #Summertimechi

#Chicagoevents #chicagobeaches #chicagofood

All Aboard the @ChooseChicago Route 66 Neighboorho

All Aboard the @ChooseChicago Route 66 Neighboorhoods by Trolley Tour presented by: @tours_with_mike. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66. This one of a kind trolley tour takes you to interesting attractions and small businesses that developed around Route 66. It’s the perfect way to explore this famous highways starting point in Chicago.

#NeverOutDoneChi #Choosechicago #chicagoevents #chicagotours #route66

2026 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 contestant 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐳 was in Ch

2026 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 contestant 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐳 was in Chicago for an intimate VIP media dinner hosted by @VisitNC. Chef Diaz is based in Durham, North Carolina and has multiple restaurants, 𝐁𝐔𝐓 he was born in raised right here in Chicago. He might have even shared that if he has it his way he see’s a future restaurant venture in the Chicago Logan Square neighborhood. How lucky would we all be!

The evenings menu was FANTASTIC from the mole to the best green beans I’ve ever had. AND ofcourse I asked him about his time on Top Chef. He had 3 words. 😉 Thanks for a lovely dinner @Buenosdiaz 😋 I hope to make it to North Carolina soon!

#Visitnc #Topchef #Chicagoevents #Chicagofoodie #Northcarolinafoodie

I was invited to attend the 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧

I was invited to attend the 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 Press Preview Day, June 3rd. What an honor to be in the building ahead of the June 19th public opening.

We gathered in the auditorium of the Forum Building to hear a briefing from 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We also took an intimate stroll through the museum with subject matter experts stationed throughout to help answer any questions. This experience was AMAZING! I interviewed 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻. He serves as incoming Executive Vice President of the Obama Presidential Center. In his role he oversees the Center’s operations as they prepare for the public opening, June 19th. (Full interview on @chiataglance YouTube channel)

There’s so many FREE public activities during the Grand Opening which is June 19th - 21st. I’m sharing them with you on the blog (Link in Bio). Do you have your tickets?🎟️ @obamafoundation

#ObamaPresidentialCenter #Chicago #Obamafoundation #Chicagohistory #Chicagoevents

Sunday Funday with @theblackfoodies + @Domuchicago

Sunday Funday with @theblackfoodies + @Domuchicago Apartments. Luxury Bus 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 in session. 😋

@Pizanospizzachi

@Rickettes_world_famous

@Bronzevillehoagiepanini

@Kilwinschicago

@Wilmasfamousbbqandtavern

@Poparazzispopcorn

@Pollyanncakes

Eating our way through Chicago while stopping at iconic/historic landmarks. Thanks for the ride! 🚌

#Chicago #Chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodie #Chicagofood chicagoevents

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and what better

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and what better way to kick off summer than… on a BOAT! Yesterday I joined Chicago Line Cruises on their signature architecture river tour. We did a 90 minute cruise down the river as our expert guide discussed the history, impact, and legacy of Chicago’s renowned architecture. 𝑨𝑵𝑫 on Thursdays they’ll be hosting wine and whisky tastings. Congrats to 40 years on the historic Ogden Strip! Get your tickets TODAY!
@chicagolinecruises 📍465 N McClurg Court

#Chicago #chicagotastings #architecture #chicagoboating #chicagoarchitecturetour

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