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Two focus on Women's History Month; the other is a Chicago Chefs Cook fundraiser
Mariano's Showcases for Women-Owned Brands
March is Women's History Month, and we salute the Mariano's supermarket chain for marking the occasion with a weekly series of events showcasing women-owned businesses. These events will be held at selected Chicago-area stores running through March 22.
Each event will showcase between 10 and 14 women-owned businesses who will be sampling their products. Most of these businesses are located in the Chicago region (I have worked with several of them in my role as communications coordinator for Naturally Chicago, whose Locally Made program partners with Mariano's to provide opportunities for local brands that are better for people and the planet).
The series kicked off this past Saturday (March 1) at the Mariano's store in Skokie, Illinois. Mariano's provided photos of these rising-star businesses below.
The remaining events will be held on the next three Saturdays:
MARCH 8
Time: 12-3 PM
Location: Mariano’s Westmont, 150 W. 63rd St.
Vendors: Stan’s Donuts, Dietz & Watson, Caruso Giardiniera, Pop Karma, Quari Ice, RMBR Kombucha, Koval Distillery, Love Cork Screw, Evergreen Waffles, Massa Pizza
MARCH 15
Time: 12-3 PM
Location: Mariano’s Naperville, 1300 S. Naper Blvd.
Vendors: Stan’s Donuts, Dietz & Watson, Caruso Giardiniera, Carolyn's Krisps, Muchacha Salsa, Every Body Eat Thins, Pop Karma, Quari Ice, RMBR Kombucha, Koval Distillery, Love Cork Screw, Evergreen Waffles, Massa Pizza, Bakr Cookies
MARCH 22
Time: 12-3 PM
Location: Mariano’s Lakeshore East, 333 E. Benton Pl.
Vendors: Stan’s Donuts, Dietz & Watson, Caruso Giardiniera, Carolyn's Krisps, Good Sport, Every Body Eat Thins, Quari Ice, RMBR Kombucha, Koval Distillery, Love Cork Screw, ShowDrop, Bakr Cookies
The World Will Be Their Oyster for These Leading Women Chefs at The Publican on March 12
The Publican — located in the city's Fulton Market District and the flagship of the One Off Hospitality Group — is presenting its annual Oyster Shuck-Off for Charity on the evening of Wednesday, March 12.
We'll let the folks at The Publican tell the story:
Get ready for one of our favorite events of the year—AND WE’RE NOT SHUCKIN’ AROUND!
The Publican’s Oyster Shuck-Off for Charity is back with an ALL LADY SHUCKER lineup.
Join us on Wednesday, March 12th, as we celebrate Women’s History Month with an incredible crew of Chicago’s top hospitality “she-roes.” The shuckin’ kicks off at 5 PM, with oysters for just $2 all night long!
THE LINEUP:
5 pm – 6 pm: Belinda Chang, award-winning sommelier
6 pm - 7 pm: Chef Tigist Reda of Demera Ethiopian
7 pm – 8 pm: Chef Diana Davila of Mi Tocaya Antojeria
8 pm – 9 pm: Chef Dana Cree of Pretty Cool Ice Cream
9 pm – 10 pm: Chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe
and Chicago Chefs Cook
Guest Bartender: Lily Wang of Nine Bar Chicago and Cara Cara Club
A $20 deposit donation per person directly benefits the Women’s Chef Exchange, an organization raising funds to provide a cross-culture culinary exchange program for up-and-coming women chefs.
Updating the Chefs List for Chicago Chefs Cook's March 20 "I Cook For" Fundraiser
Chicago Chefs Cook, the culinary community non-profit that holds fundraisers for humanitarian causes, is outdoing itself with its just-announced "I Cook For" benefit that will be held on the evening of Thursday, March 20 at downtown Chicago's Four Seasons Hotel.
It's not just that the chef lineup is awesome — it always is at their events — but this is a Chicago Chefs Cook event with a twist. While most of their fundraisers have benefited one or two organizations, this one will divvy up proceeds among charities selected by each of the participating chefs (there are 28 chefs listed so far).
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Need more incentive? Here's the updated list of the amazing chefs.
Aaron Cuschieri - The Dearborn
Adam Chase - Adorn Bar & Restaurant
Arshiya Farheen - Verzênay Chicago
Carrie Nahabedian - Brindille
César Murillo - North Pond
Art Smith - Chef Art Smith's Reunion
Danny Shapiro - Joiners Podcast and Scofflaw Group
Darnell Reed - Luella's Southern Kitchen
Devon Quinn - Eden
Donald Young - Duck Sel
Greg Wade - Publican Quality Bread
Heather Bublick & D'Andre Carter - Soul and Smoke
Kevin Hickey - The Duck Inn
Mary Eder-McClure - Galit and Cafe Yaya
Nikolaos Kapernaros - Pierless Hospitality @ Navy Pier
Paul Virant & Angelyne Canicosa - Vistro Prime
Rick Bayless & Javauneeka Jacobs - Frontera Grill
Rishi Kumar & Zubair Mohajir - MIRRA
Sahil Sethi - Sifr
Sandra Holl - Floriole
Sarah Stegner - Prairie Grass Cafe
Stephen Gillanders - S.K.Y., Apolonia, Valhalla
Sujan Sarkar - Swadesi
Tigist Reda - Demera Ethiopian Restaurant