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The Illinois Restaurant Association is hosting the 45th Annual Chef's Table, an evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring the foodservice industry. In collaboration with Sysco and 8 Hospitality, this annual event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 6pm-10pm at the Theater on the Lake (2401 N Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL). Guests can journey through the Neon Jungle theme, where the foliage of the jungle intertwines with the glow of neon lights. Illuminated tropical greenery serves as the backdrop for an evening filled with culinary offerings from restaurants across Chicago, libations, dancing, and charitable giving.

“We look forward to this event every year, as it is an opportunity for us to come together with like-minded individuals and support the future of the hospitality industry,” says Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia. “Together, we can make a significant impact on the future of our industry and support aspiring chefs on their journey to success."

Proceeds from the event support the student culinary program, ProStart, and scholarships for our future industry stars to assist them with their post-secondary education. Through the efforts and contributions of restaurateurs, suppliers, and other organizations throughout the country, more than $3.3 million has been awarded to culinary students to date.    

Participating Restaurants Include: 

  • 8 Hospitality

    • Café Bionda

    • Hubbard Inn

    • Parlay 

  • Ballyhoo Hospitality

  • Bar Takito 

  • Big Shoulders Coffee

  • Cafè Crèmerie

  • Churro Factory

  • Demera

  • Dipsy Desserts

  • Dove's Luncheonette

  • Eden

  • Egg Rolls Etc.

  • Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine

  • Gene & Georgetti

  • Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

  • HMSHost

  • Kindling 

  • Le Sud

  • Lexington Betty Smokehouse

  • Luella's Southern Kitchen

  • Mercadito

  • Ms. Tittle's Cupcakes

  • Ocean Prime

  • Piccolo Sogno

  • Prairie Grass Cafe

  • Professor Pizza 

  • Punky’s Pizza & Pasta

  • Roberto Clemente Community Academy

  • Soul & Smoke

  • Stan's Donuts

  • Stefani's Bottega Italiana

  • Sysco

  • Tandoor Char House

  • TAO Chicago

  • Taqueria Los Comales

  • Vanille Patisserie 

  • Yum Dum

Tickets are now available for $250 per person and will raise vital funds that directly benefit the IRA Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to building and promoting the health and prosperity of the restaurant industry by investing in youth and the workforce. 

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