1 BakingTech 2022 (Chicago Hilton) Economists, master bakers and future foodologists talk about the state of the baking industry. March 1-3
2 Annual Kegs & Eggs St. Patty’s Celebration (Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery) Right before the parade, fill up on corned beef hash, sausage and potatoes before you sally forth upon a boisterous day of Hibernian hoopla. Drink responsibly. March 12
3 Taste America (River Roast) River Roast chef Cedric Harden and chef Darnell Reed of Luella’s Southern Kitchen collaborate on a multicourse James Beard dinner in celebration of independent restaurants. March 15
4 Chicago Restaurant Week Select Chicago restaurants—including Michelin-starred places with James Beard-winning chef—offer special menus and pricing. March 25-April 10
5 Fourteenth Annual Food Innovate Summit (Weston Chicago River North) An annual gathering of food industry professionals, innovators and chefs who get together to talk about the challenges facing the industry and what we can expect in the next few years. March 28-29
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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