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Chicago Gourmet Announces New Dine Around Series for 2026

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Chicago Gourmet and Invesco QQQ are teaming up to launch the all-new Dine Around Series powered by Invesco QQQ, expanding the festival into an 18-day citywide celebration from September 1-18.

The Dine Around Series takes Chicago Gourmet beyond the main festival grounds and directly into the Chicagoland’s diverse neighborhoods. For nearly three weeks, food lovers can visit nearly 80 restaurants to experience exclusive, festival-inspired dishes, tasting menus, cocktails, and wine pairings.

By showcasing the intersection of culinary artistry and financial innovation, Title Sponsor Invesco QQQ helps Chicago Gourmet champion the local restaurant community while offering diners immersive new ways to experience the city's food scene.

As an added bonus, guests who spend $50 or more at participating restaurants during the series can enter to win a Chicago Gourmet VIP experience, featuring a two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, four tickets to the Hamburger Hop, and four tickets to the Grand Cru, Session 2.

Select participating Dine Around Series restaurants include: 

  • 14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar
  • Amaru
  • Ambar Chicago
  • Andros Taverna
  • Avli on The Park
  • Beatnik - West Town
  • Bistro Verde - Lincoln Land Community College
  • Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
  • Carnivale Restaurant Chicago
  • Cebu Chicago
  • Chef Art Smith's Reunion
  • CheSa’s Bistro & Bar
  • Clara's
  • Coco Pazzo
  • Dawn A.M. Eatery
  • eden
  • Ema
  • Fat Rosie's
  • Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
  • Fiya
  • Frontera Grill
  • Gaijin
  • Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine
  • Gene and Georgetti
  • Gibsons - Chicago, Oak Brook, Rosemont
  • Il Porcellino
  • JR Dessert Bakery
  • Kapitan
  • Kie-Gol-Lanee - Logan Square, Uptown
  • Kinzie Chophouse
  • La Luna
  • La Lunita
  • Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
  • Mama Delia
  • Mano a Mano
  • Mercadito - Lincoln Park, River North
  • Mexican Radio
  • Mon Ami Gabi
  • Mordecai
  • Nonnina
  • Petterino's
  • Piccolo Sogno
  • Pizzeria Portofino
  • Port Union
  • Pour Destino - Elmhurst
  • Ramen-san Deluxe
  • Ramen-san Fulton Market, Lincoln Park, River North
  • Roanoke
  • RPM Italian
  • RPM Seafood
  • RPM Steak
  • Saigon Sisters
  • Sepia
  • Sifr
  • Soul & Smoke
  • State and Lake Chicago Tavern
  • Sushi-san Lincoln Park, River North
  • Tacotlan
  • Tandoor Char House
  • Tanta Cocina Peruana
  • Taqueria Los Comales
  • Taste 222
  • Tavern on Rush
  • The Albert
  • The Dandy Crown
  • The Dearborn
  • The Prospect
  • The Smith
  • The Vig West Loop
  • Tortoise Supper Club
  • TZUCO Chicago
  • UMMO Chicago

For more information on the Dine Around Series and Chicago Gourmet, visit chicagogourmet.org.

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