Choose Chicago announced tickets are now on sale for First Bites Bash, the celebratory kick-off event for the 17th annual Chicago Restaurant Week. In keeping with annual tradition, the event will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Chicago’s Field Museum from 6 to 9 p.m.
“Chicagoans love First Bites Bash,” said Lynn Osmond, Choose Chicago President and CEO. “It is a signature celebration championing Chicago’s leading role as a culinary destination. The breadth of cuisines and neighborhoods represented on this special night and throughout Restaurant Week provide an unparalleled opportunity to make memorable dining part of a Chicago experience you can’t find anywhere else in the world.”
Chicago Chef Dominique Leach of Lexington Betty Smokehouse – located in Chicago’s historic Pullman neighborhood – steps into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the party. Guests will have the opportunity to experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 50 restaurants showcasing their respective Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as wine, beer, spirits, entertainment and more.
“I am honored to serve as the 2024 host chef for First Bites Bash,” said Chef Leach. “This event provides such a unique opportunity for Chicagoans to meet some of the most talented chefs in the city and to preview some of the things they’ll experience during Chicago Restaurant Week. My team and I are also passionate about the causes it supports, which bolsters education for our youth – our next generation of leaders.”
Participating restaurants in First Bites Bash include both longtime Chicago Restaurant Week participants and newcomers alike representing Chicago’s vibrant communities. The complete list of First Bites Bash participants is available on Choose Chicago's website. To date, Chicago Restaurant Week 2024 showcases 366 participating restaurants, including 51 first-time participants representing 32 distinct neighborhoods and 42 suburban locales. Sixty restaurants include minority and/or women-owned businesses.
Chicago Restaurant Week, taking place January 19 - February 4, 2024.
Choose Chicago announced tickets are now on sale for First Bites Bash, the celebratory kick-off event for the 17th annual Chicago Restaurant Week. In keeping with annual tradition, the event will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Chicago’s Field Museum from 6 to 9 p.m.
“Chicagoans love First Bites Bash,” said Lynn Osmond, Choose Chicago President and CEO. “It is a signature celebration championing Chicago’s leading role as a culinary destination. The breadth of cuisines and neighborhoods represented on this special night and throughout Restaurant Week provide an unparalleled opportunity to make memorable dining part of a Chicago experience you can’t find anywhere else in the world.”
Chicago Chef Dominique Leach of Lexington Betty Smokehouse – located in Chicago’s historic Pullman neighborhood – steps into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the party. Guests will have the opportunity to experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 50 restaurants showcasing their respective Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as wine, beer, spirits, entertainment and more.
“I am honored to serve as the 2024 host chef for First Bites Bash,” said Chef Leach. “This event provides such a unique opportunity for Chicagoans to meet some of the most talented chefs in the city and to preview some of the things they’ll experience during Chicago Restaurant Week. My team and I are also passionate about the causes it supports, which bolsters education for our youth – our next generation of leaders.”
Participating restaurants in First Bites Bash include both longtime Chicago Restaurant Week participants and newcomers alike representing Chicago’s vibrant communities. The complete list of First Bites Bash participants is available on Choose Chicago's website. To date, Chicago Restaurant Week 2024 showcases 366 participating restaurants, including 51 first-time participants representing 32 distinct neighborhoods and 42 suburban locales. Sixty restaurants include minority and/or women-owned businesses.
Chicago Restaurant Week, taking place January 19 - February 4, 2024.
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