CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook has launched a multi-site campaign to raise money for culinary community victims of the LA wildfires

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

FOOD NON-PROFITS l As he plans The Evolved Network's big annual event, Chef Sebastian While staged a fundraising dinner in suburban Hinsdale

WOMEN CHEFS l The Abundance Setting, which advocates fairness and opportunities for mothers in culinary, is holding a fundraising event...

FOOD EDUCATION l I often pass on restaurant invites because they don't fit our mission. But in this case, a favorite non-profit was involved

FOOD EDUCATION l Impact Culinary Training provides learning opportunities to chef-aspirants from under-resourced Chicago communities...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Abundance Setting promotes opportunity for mothers in culinary, and is seeking applications for its keynote program..

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...

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.

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.