Nov. 21 Chefsgiving Event to Benefit Common Threads Non-Profit
Plus a Photo Essay About the New Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market
We have two attention-worthy stories below, one on a spectacular fundraising dinner with a world-class chef lineup coming up on November 21, the other a photo essay on Saturday’s opening of the new Logan Square indoor farmers market.
But first, I hope you’ll read the following about our new paid subscription promotion that will also provide proceeds to The Evolved Network, Chicago’s visionary non-profit that provides opportunities and learning for underprivileged youths through farm to table experiences.
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For the second consecutive year, the Pendry Chicago boutique hotel is collaborating with the Chicago Chefs Cook philanthropic non-profit on Chefsgiving, a fundraising program and spectacular dinner at the hotel's Venteux restaurant.
The event will be held on Thursday, November 21 with a panel discussion on food as medicine at 4:30 p.m. and the dinner starting at 6 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Common Threads, the Chicago-based non-profit with a mission to improve community health through the power of food and nutrition.
This article on the Local Food Forum website provides the amazing chef lineup and details on the preceding panel on the critical topic of food as medicine.
Logan Square Winter Market Worth Visit, But Mind the Map
After a two-year hiatus, the Logan Square Farmers Market's seasonal indoor farmers market made its return on Saturday (November 9).
With a mix of familiar and newer vendors, the market — which will be open every Saturday through March 29 — will be a valuable winter local food resource for folks living in and around the middle of Chicago's North Side.
Be aware, though, that if you go to the food-centric hub of the Logan Square neighborhood looking for this market, you're going to feel a bit lost. Find out why in this Local Food Forum photo essay.