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The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

April 1, 2026 by Chi@glance Leave a Comment

The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show with Keynote address by Andre Agassi

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Event Alert! 🚨 @Expochicago is BACK at Navy Pier!

Event Alert! 🚨 @Expochicago is BACK at Navy Pier! (April 9th - 12th) I always love going Opening Night. EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries alongside a diverse and inventive program of
talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives.

Great performance by @dcomposedchicago! 🎻

Last night I attended Dialogues, which is an onsite discussion offering a deeper look at some of the themes, artists, and partnerships at the fair. I attended the panel 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨’𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 (Moderated by: Virginia Shore (Curator of commissions, Obama Presidential Center)).

The conversation brought together a selection of contributing artists from the Obama Presidential Center’s commissioned art collection to share their ideas, research, and process driving these significant public commissions. Speakers explored how they are responding to the cultural and civic bison of the Center (opening this June) and the profound significance of creating new work for this landmark institution on Chicago’s South Side. @Obamafoundation

For more details and to purchase tickets for EXPO CHICAGO head to expochicago.com
#Expochicago #Contemporaryart #Chicagoevents #Modernart #artgallery

The National Restaurant Association Show is next m

The National Restaurant Association Show is next month! (May 16th - 19th) I’ve been going since 2018 and this is one of my favorite shows to cover. The NRA show brings professionals from across the globe to discover innovations, build connections, and drive the industry forward.

@nationalrestaurantshow has 53,000+ attendees, 2,300+ exhibitors, and features 900+ categories. My favorite things to do is walk the show room floor for tasty bites and to discover new innovative technology gadgets. I also love the culinary demo’s that feature some of our favorite Celebrity Chef’s and most demo’s follow with a cookbook 📕 signing.

This years Keynote speaker is Andre Agassi. The tennis legend and philanthropist will be interviewed about leadership, perseverance, and reinvention. @Agassi Keynote will take place Sunday, May 17th at 1pm. For more information and tickets to attend head to: www.nationalrestaurantshow.com

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟱𝟬

#2026RestaurantShow #Chicago #Keynote #celebritychef #chicagorestaurants

All YOU can eat unlimited European Balkan dinner @

All YOU can eat unlimited European Balkan dinner @ambar_restaurantchicago $55 for 2 hours. Add $22 for all you can drink. Great deal! 📍700 N Clark Street

𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉.

#chicagorestaurants #chicagofood #chicagofoodie #Balkancuisine #Michelin

How do you like to vacation? Give me private boat

How do you like to vacation? Give me private boat rides, Island hopping, good music, oceanfront dining, and great company. What’s your favorite way to vacation? 😎🏖️🇧🇿 Where to next?

#Belize #traveltips #boatlife #Islandlife

Cookbook Alert! 🚨📕 Chef @Arnoldmyintbna (James B

Cookbook Alert! 🚨📕

Chef @Arnoldmyintbna (James Beard Award nominated Chef, restauranteur, and Author) was in Chicago for a one day only, Thai Seafood collaboration with @Lowcountrychi (Southloop location).

Arnold released his debut cookbook - 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒊: 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 - this past Fall to immediate acclaim, being named one of 2025’s Best New Cookbooks by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Southern Living.

I was invited to this awesome cookbook signing meet and greet lunch that paired Lowcountry’s signature seafood boil with Thai sauces created exclusively for the celebration alongside sides drawn directly from Chef Arnold’s Cookbook. Such a tasty event! 😋

Live music: @Nurr4eva
Shopping: @pandanmarket
Swag: @Thailandinsider

#Chicago #Booktour #lowcountrychi #Tasteofthailand #Familythai

The spring cookie launch @LevainBakery is here!

The spring cookie launch @LevainBakery is here!

🍋 Lemon Cookies are back!

🥕 NEW! Carrot Cake Cookies - Carrots, Apricots, White Chocolate Chips, and Pecans.

#Levainbakery #Chicagobakery #Chicagofoodie #Chicagodesserts #312food

Educational + Entertaining = Black History Tours i

Educational + Entertaining = Black History Tours in Chicago. Check out the roundup I put together for @ChooseChicago.

https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/architecture-history/black-history-tours/

🎟️ Chicago Mahogany Tours with @6figga_dilla

🎟️ Taste and Tour Chicago with the @theblackfoodies

🎟️ Gone Again Tours with the @goneagaintravel travel agency

🎟️ Tours of Pullman with @friendsofpullman

#NeveroutdoneChi #Chicago #Blackhistory #Chicagorestaurants #Blackowned

Event Alert! 🚨 I got YOUR St. Patty’s day plans.

Event Alert! 🚨 I got YOUR St. Patty’s day plans. @WeLovePopUps is hosting 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐧. @welovestpatricksday is 1 week ONLY and is the Largest St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up bar. Experience traditional beers, Irish inspired cocktails, high energy DJs, and just steps from the Chicago River. Get your tickets 🎟️ NOW! 🍀🌈

📍River North = 15 W Illinois Street
🗓️ Open March 13, 14, 15 & 17

📍Fulton Market = 171 N Peoria Street
🗓️ Open Saturday March 14

#Chicagoevents #Stpattysinchicago #thingstodoinchicago #Welovepopups

Reclaiming my time… 😂👇🏾🇧🇿 We were trying to save

Reclaiming my time… 😂👇🏾🇧🇿

We were trying to save money on the way to San Pedro and did the 90 minute Water taxi for $30 from Belize City. We landed at 11:22am and caught the 1:30pm water taxi and arrived super tired and exhausted at our hotel around 4:30pm.

The other option was a 15 minute plane ride for $100. 😭😂 We definitely learned our lesson and took the plane ride back. Which would you do? ✈️ or 🚤
Full itinerary on 👉🏽 @chiataglance YouTube Channel.

#Belize #Islandgal #Sanpedro #traveltips #flymayabelize

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