Chiataglance YouTube ChannelEpisode Ten Monday, May 20th I LOVE going to food industry events. I’ve been covering the National Restaurant Association show for 7 or 8 years now. It’s the largest gathering of food service professionals in the Western hemisphere. Sooo much learning and networking. I’m excited to give you an insider look into the show through  this episode. Featured in this episode: National Restaurants Association Show  MenuMasters Award Minyoli restaurant opening Did you see Chicago Gourmet  announced their theme and events for this fall? Click HERE Did you see ..read more

Named one of Bon Appetit’s Most Highly Anticipated Spring 2024 Restaurant Openings, Minyoli will  Feature Authentic Juàn Cun Cuisine  Opens, May 9th Minyoli, the new Taiwanese eatery from Boka alum Chef Rich Wang is opening in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood on Thursday, May 9th.The restaurant includes a 1,775 sq. ft. indoor pace and a 920 sq.ft. seasonal patio. Recently named one of Bon Appetit’s 7 Must-Visit New Restaurants of Spring 2024, Chef Wang’s debut culinary venture pays homage to juàn cun cuisine, the unique style of fusion C ..read more

Haute This Fall: Chicago Gourmet Unveils ‘Fashion, Plated’ Theme for 2024 Festival Food & Fashion make the ultimate duo, and this year, Chicago Gourmet is strutting down the runway Chicago, good taste hits the runway this fall! From September 26-29, 2024, one of the nation’s top food festivals is coming in haute as Chicago Gourmet struts onto the scene. With the Illinois Restaurant Association as the founding sponsor and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as the presenting sponsor, this year’s theme for the culinary extravaganza is ‘Fashion, Plated’ – a celebration of the seamless fusio ..read more

Chiataglance YouTube ChannelEpisode Nine Sunday, May 5th We’ve already been flirting with close to 80 degree perfect sunny days. Since we’ve last spoke, I’ve gotten a new tattoo (Hi #Leoseason ). I’ve also had several heart to heart conversations of what I want this summer to be like. Although I do want a relaxing summer, I also want an intentional summer. I want to travel, take boat rides, and really focus on living my version of a “luxury lifestyle” this summer. Close your eyes… “What do you envision for your #summertimechi?” Featured in this episode: Chicago Hospitality and Tourism Summit ..read more

THE ONE-OF-A-KIND PARTNERSHIP WILL INCLUDE MULTIPLE MOMENTS FOR FANS ALL SUMMER LONG, WITH STELLA ARTOIS AS THE OFFICIAL BEER OF HOT ONES Stella Artois and First We Feast’s HOT ONES, the celebrity talk show and pop culture sensation known for inspiring many of the internet’s most viral entertainment moments, officially announced a partnership that’s sure to spice up the summer. To kick off this partnership, Hot Ones is releasing a special episode with rapper, actor, and Stella Artois Brand Ambassador, Ludacris, available now on YouTube in collaboration with Stella Artois. At the epicenter of ..read more

Chiataglance YouTube ChannelEpisode EightSunday, April 21st We’ve had some really nice weather and I can’t help, but think of #Summertimechi. I even snuck in a beach day already. This episode is Jam Pack! We are doing everything from wine tastings, to new restaurants, AND enjoying the amazingly creative art community in Chicago. Featured in this episode: The Other Art Fair EXPO Chicago Evaton Wine Tasting CHeBA Hut Toasted Subs DIVAN Steakhouse Geja’s Cafe Chicago Rum Festival If this is a preview of summer, it’s going to be a fun! Episode Eight: Chiataglance is showing you what #summertimec ..read more

GEJA’S CAFÉ ENCOURAGES DINERS TO “DISCOVER FONDUE” The NEW Two-Month-Long Initiative at Chicago’s Only Fondue Restaurant Acquaints First-Time Patrons to the Legacy Behind Fondue Dining Geja’s Cafe, Chicago’s only traditional fondue restaurant, has been charming diners for 59 years with their legendary Premier Dinner experiences, one-of-a-kind ambiance, and undeniable hospitality. While some may see fondue dining as “retro”, the fondue dining experience is in fact a historic one that Geja’s Café has perfected during its legendary tenure, and they are encouraging first-time diners to experience ..read more

Illinois Craft Beer Week Returns May 3-10, Marking Statewide Kickoff to Summer Craft Beer Season Cornerstone festival and fundraiser, Beer Under Glass, opens Illinois Craft Beer Week at Chicago Union Station on Friday, May 3 The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association that supports and advocates for nearly 300 Illinois craft breweries, announced Illinois Craft Beer Week will return May 3-10, marking the official kickoff to the summer craft beer season. Hosted annually in May, Illinois Craft Beer Week (ICBW) is a weeklong celebration of the state’s brewing comm ..read more

Today the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees and the honorees of the Leadership Awards, Humanitarian of the Year Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award were announced at a live ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC in Washington, D.C. Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Here are the Chicago Restaurant and Chef awards nominees: Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Anna Posey, Elske, Chicago, IL Outstanding Hospitality presented by American Airlines Lula Cafe, Chicago, IL Best Chef ..read more

The National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) is back May 18th – 21st 2024 at McCormick Place. The show is the largest gathering of food service professionals in the Western hemisphere. Attendees will join their peers from across the food service industry to discover new and exciting products, meet quality suppliers, learn from experts, and make invaluable networking connections. Over 1,000 exhibiting companies will cover a full range of products across 900+ categories. Attendees can check out trending flavors and products in specialty show pavilions – including the Global Food Expo, Organic ..read more