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Thursday, October 3, 2024 Chicago Star: Chicago Gourmet Grand Cru sparkles & introduces new Latin restaurant Toro » Click here to read the Chicago Star news story on "Chicago Gourmet Grand Cru sparkles & introduces new Latin restaura...
Monday, September 30, 2024 Eater: Avondale and Irving Park restaurants win titles for Chicago’s best burgers » Click here to read the Eater news story on "Avondale and Irving Park restaurants win titles for Chicago’s best burgers".
Saturday, September 28, 2024 Chicago Star Media: Chicago Gourmet's Hamburger Hop a sizzlin' success » Click here to read the Chicago Star Media news story on "Chicago Gourmet's Hamburger Hop a sizzlin' success".
Friday, September 27, 2024 FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet 2024 kicks off Friday » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Chicago Gourmet 2024 kicks off Friday".
Thursday, September 26, 2024 Chicago Gourmet Is in Full Swing, Place Your Silent Auction Bids, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Chicago Gourmet being in full swing, placing your silent auction bids, and more.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 FOX 32: Treat your tastebuds to Chicago Gourmet this weekend » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Treat your tastebuds to Chicago Gourmet this weekend".
Thursday, September 26, 2024 WGN 9: Rise & Shine Gourmet: A decadent brunch on the Harris Theater Rooftop » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "RIse & Shine Gourmet: A decadent brunch on the Harris Theater Rooftop".
Thursday, September 26, 2024 NBC 5: Marina's Bistro and Rum to shine as first Puerto Rican restaurant at CG's Grand Cru » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Marina's Bistro and Rum to shine as first Puerto Rican restaurant at Chicago...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 WGN 9: Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells shares recipe from his new cookbook ahead of Rise & Shine » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells shares recipe from his new cookbook ahead of Ri...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 WGN 9: House of Gourmet Italian Dinner » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "House of Gourmet Italian Dinner".
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Chicago Gourmet Kicks Off This Weekend, Silent Auction Is Open, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Chicago Gourmet kicking off this weekend, the silent auction, and more.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Concierge Preferred: Chicago Gourmet 2024: A stylish culinary experience » Click here to read the Concierge Preferred story on "Chicago Gourmet 2024: A stylish culinary experience".
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 NWI Times: Food Bites: Popular event Chicago Gourmet set to begin this weekend » Click here to read the NWI Times news story on "Food Bites: Popular event Chicago Gourmet set to begin this weekend".
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 FOX 32: Soul and Smoke participating in Rise & Shine Gourmet » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Soul and Smoke participating in Rise & Shine Gourmet".
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 CBS: Chefs to compete in Chicago Gourmet pickleball tournament » Click here to watch the CBS news story on "Chefs to compete in Chicago Gourmet pickleball tournament".
Monday, September 16, 2024 NBC 5: Midwest flavor meets Chicago at TriBecca's sandwich shop » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Midwest flavor meets Chicago at TriBecca's sandwich shop".
Friday, September 13, 2024 WGN Radio: Chicago Gourmet 2024 is coming soon! » Click here to listen to the WGN Radio news story on "Chicago Gourmet 2024 is coming soon!"
Thursday, September 12, 2024 Last Day to Apply for Good Food Fund Grant, Tip Credit Editorial, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the last day to apply for the Good Food Fund Grant, tip credit editorial, and...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet: Top chefs battle for best burger at the Hamburger Hop » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Chicago Gourmet: Top chefs battle for best burger at the Hamburger Hop".
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 WGN 9: Lexington Betty Smokehouse at Chicago Gourmet Festival » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Lexington Betty Smokehouse at Chicago Gourmet Festival".
Monday, September 9, 2024 WGN 9: Chicago Gourmet Festival: Fashion, Plated » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Chicago Gourmet Festival: Fashion, Plated".
Friday, September 6, 2024 ABC 7: Food options at this year's Taste of Chicago » Click here to watch the ABC 7 news story on "Food options at this year's Taste of Chicago".
Friday, September 6, 2024 WGN 9: 2024 Taste of Chicago kicks off: What to know » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "2024 Taste of Chicago kicks off: What to watch".
Friday, September 6, 2024 CBS: Taste of Chicago kicks off in Grant Park » Click here to watch the CBS news story on "Taste of Chicago kicks off in Grant Park".
Thursday, September 5, 2024 Peoria Journal Star: End of tip credit would harm local businesses, Peoria restaurateur says » Click here to read the Peoria Journal Star story on "End of tip credit would harm local businesses and employees, Peoria...
Thursday, September 5, 2024 Mayor Johnson Opens Bid for O'Hare Concessions & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Mayor Johnson opening bid for O'Hare concessions and more.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet Food and Wine Festival happening this month » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Chicago Gourmet Food and Wine Festival happening this month".
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 WGN 9: Chicago Gourmet Festival » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Chicago Gourmet Festival".
Sunday, September 1, 2024 Modern Luxury: Agenda » Click here to read the Modern Luxury news story on " Agenda ".
Thursday, August 29, 2024 WGN 9: Lunchbreak: Smoked Chicken Sandwich » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Lunchbreak: Smoked Chicken Sandwich".
Thursday, August 29, 2024 August Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's August Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, IRA news, upcoming events, and more.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Crain's: Was the DNC a boon for restaurants? Yes and no. » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Was the DNC a boon for restaurants? Yes and no."
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Modern Luxury: 6 can't-miss September events in Chicago » Click here to read the Modern Luxury news story on "6 can't-miss September events in Chicago".
Thursday, August 22, 2024 FTC Non-Compete Rule Update, IRA Event Recaps, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the FTC Non-Compete Rule update, IRA event recaps, and more.
Thursday, August 22, 2024 WGN 9: Lunchbreak: Tiramisu » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Lunchbreak: Tiramisu".
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