Choose Chicago has announced the return of the annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW). Produced annually by Choose Chicago, the event celebrates its 18th year Friday, January 24 through Sunday, February 9, 2025.
“Chicago’s incomparable culinary talent and cultural richness come alive every year during Chicago Restaurant Week,” said Rich Gamble, Interim President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “With the highest number of participating restaurants since its inception, Chicago Restaurant Week presents the ideal opportunity for both visitors and locals to explore cuisines throughout our neighborhoods and fully embrace the diversity and quality of our culinary scene. Our restaurants make Chicago one of the most remarkable cities in the world.”
The event features more than 470 participating restaurants, the most on record, with new signups daily. Participating restaurants represent 35 distinct Chicago neighborhoods along with 50 suburban restaurants. Of the participants, 143 are women and/or minority owned enterprises, and 71 restaurants are making their Restaurant Week debut.
Participants include a range of new and established locales such as Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar (Lincoln Park), Bar Parisette (Logan Square), Tacotlán (Hermosa), Hawksmoor Chicago (River North), Smyth & The Loyalist (West Loop), Minyoli (Andersonville) and Maxwell’s Trading (West Town). They join a list of repeat loyalists such as Eden (Avondale), The Gage (Loop), Gene &Georgetti (River North), Cebu (Bucktown/Wicker Park), Moody Tongue Brewing Company (South Loop) and Virtue Restaurant & Bar (Hyde Park).
For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating restaurants will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus with prices set at $30 for brunch or lunch, and $45 and/or $60 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity).
“Chicago Restaurant Week champions the passion and vitality of our restaurant operators and chefs,” said Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association. “Celebrations like this give diners the perfect reason to explore every corner of the city and finally get to that spot they’ve been wanting to try – all while bringing essential business to restaurants.”
The celebration premieres Thursday, January 23 at First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chicago’s Field Museum. Chicago chef Soo Ahn of Adalina will step into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the party. Guests will experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 60 restaurants showcasing their Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as wine, beer, spirits, entertainment and more. A portion of the proceeds from First Bites Bash will be donated to the James Beard Foundation.
Choose Chicago has announced the return of the annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW). Produced annually by Choose Chicago, the event celebrates its 18th year Friday, January 24 through Sunday, February 9, 2025.
“Chicago’s incomparable culinary talent and cultural richness come alive every year during Chicago Restaurant Week,” said Rich Gamble, Interim President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “With the highest number of participating restaurants since its inception, Chicago Restaurant Week presents the ideal opportunity for both visitors and locals to explore cuisines throughout our neighborhoods and fully embrace the diversity and quality of our culinary scene. Our restaurants make Chicago one of the most remarkable cities in the world.”
The event features more than 470 participating restaurants, the most on record, with new signups daily. Participating restaurants represent 35 distinct Chicago neighborhoods along with 50 suburban restaurants. Of the participants, 143 are women and/or minority owned enterprises, and 71 restaurants are making their Restaurant Week debut.
Participants include a range of new and established locales such as Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar (Lincoln Park), Bar Parisette (Logan Square), Tacotlán (Hermosa), Hawksmoor Chicago (River North), Smyth & The Loyalist (West Loop), Minyoli (Andersonville) and Maxwell’s Trading (West Town). They join a list of repeat loyalists such as Eden (Avondale), The Gage (Loop), Gene &Georgetti (River North), Cebu (Bucktown/Wicker Park), Moody Tongue Brewing Company (South Loop) and Virtue Restaurant & Bar (Hyde Park).
For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating restaurants will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus with prices set at $30 for brunch or lunch, and $45 and/or $60 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity).
“Chicago Restaurant Week champions the passion and vitality of our restaurant operators and chefs,” said Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association. “Celebrations like this give diners the perfect reason to explore every corner of the city and finally get to that spot they’ve been wanting to try – all while bringing essential business to restaurants.”
The celebration premieres Thursday, January 23 at First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chicago’s Field Museum. Chicago chef Soo Ahn of Adalina will step into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the party. Guests will experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 60 restaurants showcasing their Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as wine, beer, spirits, entertainment and more. A portion of the proceeds from First Bites Bash will be donated to the James Beard Foundation.
Comments
View Comments (0 )
Never miss an eat.
Sign up for breaking news from the Chicago food scene.
Follow Us
Recommended Articles
Like us on Facebook for exclusive news and pictures from the Chicago Food Scene!