As summer heats up, Chicago’s dining scene flourishes with inviting events, cold drinks, and flavorful foods. This July, the city offers a feast for everyone to enjoy.
Dining Celebrations
Experience Chicago through a range of culinary happenings. Celebrate local flavors through neighborhood events and restaurant anniversaries.
Paulie Gee’s Logan Square Anniversary
Join Paulie Gee’s for a 10-year celebration with all-you-can-eat pizza, draft beer, and more. Ticket holders unlock additional drink options after the package time ends, including $10 pizzas and cocktails. Celebrate from 5-7 p.m. on July 9 at 2451 N. Milwaukee Ave. Find tickets at pauliegee.com.
Tip: Don’t miss the free Costco birthday cake for a special treat.
New School Barbecue Book Signing
Experience the flavors of Austin, Texas, at Bub City. Chef Evan Leroy offers his expertise with the L&L Burger and signs his cookbook. Event starts at 10:30 a.m. on July 10 at 435 N. Clark St. Tickets available at bub-city.com/chicago/happenings.
Competitions and Crawls
Partake in competitions and neighborhood crawls to discover the city’s vibrant food and drink culture.
World’s Best Spicy Margarita Competition
Sample interpretations of spicy margaritas from bartenders at The Radicle, Moneygun, and more. Vote for your favorite and enjoy a welcome cocktail. Enhance your evening from 6-9 p.m. on July 12 at TRUCE, 1935 N. Damen Ave. Book tickets on eventbrite.com.
Rogers Park Taco Crawl
Explore Rogers Park’s taco offerings with a neighborhood crawl. Visit ten restaurants and choose between two routes to enjoy tacos, churros, and more. Indulge in drinks like margaritas and palomas from 3-7 p.m. on July 16 at 6950 N. Clark St. Get tickets from rpba.org.
Unique Culinary Experiences
Discover innovative dishes and international flavors through these special events.
Cat Bite Club Pop-up
Sample four cocktails by Jesse Vida from Singapore’s Cat Bite Club at Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club. Highlighting agave and rice spirits, this event occurs from 6-8 p.m. on July 20 at 51 W. Hubbard St. Tickets can be purchased at kittyscosmopolitanclub.com.
Rosé Soirée
Immerse in stunning views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan while savoring over 20 types of wine paired with sushi and sweets. Event takes place from 1-3:30 p.m. on July 25 at Miru, 401 E. Wacker Drive. Buy tickets at mirurestaurant.com/events.
Taste of Bronzeville
Enjoy community vibes with food from local favorites, music, and activities like yoga. Celebrate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 25 at 37th Street and King Drive. Entry is free, and tickets are available at tasteofbronzeville.com.
Basque Pig Roast
Experience a Basque feast with a pig roast from Slagel Family Farms. Taste an array of dishes including tapas and salads with beverage pairings. Event from 1-3 p.m. on July 29 at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, 2024 N. Halsted St. Get tickets at cafebabareeba.com.