FOOD EDUCATION l Famed chef Rick Bayless had words of praise and hope for graduates of Chicago's Impact Culinary Training, which he founded

THANKSGIVING SUSTAINABILITY l A sustainability-focused panel of chefs and restaurateurs had timely tips for greening up your Thanksgiving.

RESTAURANTS l One Off Hospitality, a leading Chicago restaurant group, is on trend with its big new catering and special events commissary..

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The setting was familiar for The Evolved Network's annual gala, but new awards added uplift to an event rich in both...

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook's event to raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims was about generosity... and lots of amazing food

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Local Food Forum writes often about our food non-profits and the chefs who support them. Here are four upcoming examples

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l In the wake of Hurricane Helene's wrath, the Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit is holding a fundraiser to provide relief...

FOOD PHILANTHROPY l Sebastian White goes above and beyond supporting good causes. And he's holding a event for his own The Evolved Network..

EVENTS l Chef Cleetus Friedman is holding his 16th annual event to raise money to fight scleroderma, an illness that took his father's life.

EVENTS l Green City Market's Chef BBQ is the most anticipated tasting event in Chicago. The team has exceeded itself planning its 9/5 event