No one needs to go hungry in Evanston thanks to Heather Bublick and Executive Chef D’Andre Carter, owners of Soul & Smoke restaurant. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, they keep the Evanston Community Fridge, adjacent to their restaurant at 1601 Payne St., stocked with meals. There’s also a food pantry there. READ MORE…
The Soul Fridge, one of four fixtures of Evanston Community Fridges and standing outside of Soul & Smoke, will be filled with new meals this holiday season. Twelve chefs from Evanston and Chicago will drop off meals in the fridge from Nov. 22 until the end of the year. READ MORE…
Jean Banchet Awards organizers served up fresh plans for the local culinary awards program Tuesday night. Why it matters: Started in 2002, the Banchet Awards ceremony has, at times, lacked focus — feeling like part-medical fundraiser, part-awards show and part-loud gala. What’s happening: After a year’s hiatus, organizers are relaunching the program with a narrowed mission of celebrating and supporting local culinary talent…. Read moreRead moreA new recipe for the Banchet Awards
Hanukkah starts next week and Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook has added some holiday offerings to their dine-in menu, as well as a specially curated Hanukkah dinner takeout package. READ MORE…
Chef Sarah Stegner started Prairie Grass Cafe in suburban Northbrook with the mission of makingdiners feel nurtured and taken care of. So when Stegner learned that people with autism often feel overwhelmed when they go torestaurants, she saw addressing those needs as a natural way to continue that mission. Read More: https://files.constantcontact.com/b8e2e8e6001/75f3c8b1-8ff6-4092-aa98-7195719c89ff.pdf?rdr=true
Fundraiser happening Sunday at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook: Read more here: https://abc7chicago.com/hawaii-wildfires-maui-chicago-chefs-benefit/13699825/