2026 CHEF BBQ: THURSDAY, September 10 FROM 4:00-8:00 PM
Lincoln Park | 1817 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Chicago's Premier Celebration of Local Food Join us for the 25th Annual Chef BBQ on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Green City Market's signature fundraiser and a celebration of the farmers, chefs, producers, and food community that make the Midwest one of the most vibrant food regions in the country. VIP Admission: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM Rooted in the relationships between farmers and chefs, Chef BBQ brings together 100 of Chicago's top restaurants, brewers, distillers, winemakers, and mixologists to create tasting portions and craft beverages featuring ingredients sourced directly from Green City Market's local, sustainable farmers. Guests enjoy unlimited tastings, craft cocktails, wine, beer, live-fire cooking, and the opportunity to connect with the chefs, farmers, and producers who help shape our regional food system. From fresh peak-season produce to globally inspired cuisine, the event offers something for every palate, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Every ticket purchased helps sustain Green City Market's work year-round, supporting sustainable farmers, educating people of all ages about local food, and expanding access to locally grown food across Chicago. For 25 years, Chef BBQ has celebrated the connections between the people who grow our food, prepare it, and share it with our communities. Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of a stronger local food system. Chef BBQ takes place rain or shine. Refunds will not be provided for any reason. |
2026 Participating Restaurants
- Adalina Italian
- Apolonia
- Athletic Brewing Co
- August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co.
- Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
- Bar Tutto
- BLVD Steakhouse
- Bocadillo Market
- Burl
- Cabra
- Cafe Robey
- Cafe Yaya
- Carnivale
- Chicago Cane Cooperative
- Chicago Winery
- Chilam Balam
- Coda di Volpe
- Crafthouse Cocktails
- Cruz Blanca Taqueria + Brewery
- Daisies
- Dear Margaret x bar Berria
- Dell' Rooster
- Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian
- eden
- Eli's Cheesecake
- Evolved Kitchen and Garden
- Feld
- Flock & Forage
- Floriole
- Forbidden Root
- Formento's Italian Steakhouse
- Frontera Grill
- Gaijin
- Galit
- Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese
- Gemini
- Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
- Heffer BBQ
- Honey Butter Fried Chicken, TriBecca's Sandwich Shop, Pickled Prince
- Hoosier Mama Pie Company
- Hopewell Brewing Company
- il Carciofo
- Irene’s finer diner
- JK's Farmhouse Ciders
- Journeyman Distillery
- Judson & Moore Distillery
- Kikwetu Coffee Company
- KOVAL Distillery
- Lardon
- Leña Brava
- Little Lark
- Longman & Eagle
- Luella’s Southern Kitchen
- Manchamanteles
- Momotaro / Itoko
- Nic + Junior's Tavern
- NoMI
- Nonnina
- North Pond Restaurant
- Nude Dude Food
- Off Color Brewing
- Ox Bar & Hearth
- PERILLA | korean american fare
- Petite Vie
- Petterino's
- Piece
- Pizza Lobo
- PostBoy
- Prairie Grass Cafe
- + many, many more












