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Bob Benenson

Aug 41 min read

Celebrate Farmers Market Week at Taste of Ravinia Festival

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area folks can celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the Taste of Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park.

Bob Benenson

Aug 45 min read

When in the Course of Local Food Events... Fun Stuff Coming Up

EVENTS l Upcoming food & farm events in the Chicago region include a music and food fest, a visit to a Latino-owned farm, and a farm dinner.

Bob Benenson

Jul 242 min read

Check Out Illinois Stewardship Alliance's Community Gatherings

FARM DINNERS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's leading food and farm policy advocates, has two big celebration coming up...

Bob Benenson

Jul 232 min read

Farm Aid Announces Date and Locale for Its Annual Festival

EVENTS l Farm Aid has announced the date and locale of its festival of music, food & inspiration. Check out this article on Local Food Forum

Bob Benenson

Jul 163 min read

EEEEEATSCON Restaurant Rally Beat Chicago's Heat With Diverse Choices

FOOD EVENTS l The Infatuation's Chicago food fest was diverse and was pay as you go for attendees. Like a food truck rally, only in tents...

Bob Benenson

Jul 152 min read

Eataly Chicago's Tasty Virtual Visit to Italy's Amalfi Coast

EVENTS l A recap of my speed eating (and drinking) at the Amalfi Coast Festa Walk-Around event held at the Chicago location of Eataly.

Bob Benenson

Jul 131 min read

Ed Wants You to Vend at Taste of Ravinia Festival

FARMERS MARKET l Ravinia Farmers Market in Chicago's suburban Highland Park is holding an. 8/7 festival and is seeking additiona vendors...

Bob Benenson

Jul 82 min read

Chicago Fair Trade Celebration Sunday

EVENTS l The Chicago Fair Trade non-profit is holding a July 14 fundraising party honoring executive director Katherine Bissell Cordova...

Bob Benenson

Jul 41 min read

July 3rd Fireworks Did Just Fine

CHICAGO FIREWORKS l The City of Chicago held its holiday fireworks on July 3. It didn't matter. Enjoy a sample of the beauty in the skies...

Bob Benenson

Jun 272 min read

Chef BBQ, Green City's Mega-Tasting Event, Scheduled for September 5

CHEF TASTING EVENTS l Chicago's Green City Market has scheduled its epic Chef BBQ for Thursday, Sept. 5. This is a can't miss tasting event.