Chicago Gourmet is one of the biggest local culinary festivals of the year, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be grander than ever before!
For the first time, the festival is expanding past its traditional grounds at Millennium Park for a new citywide dining experience.
Here’s everything to know and where you can score major deals at some of your favorite restaurants.
Chicago Gourmet Dine Around Series
The all-new Dine Around series from Chicago Gourmet will cover 18 days of dining deals and limited-time experiences at nearly 80 Chicago restaurants.
From September 1–18, foodies can take advantage of exclusive festival-inspired dishes, curated tasting menus, specialty cocktails, and wine pairings.
Guests who spend $50 or more at any participating restaurant can also enter to win big prizes.
Here are just a few of the big-name restaurants on the lineup:
- Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
- Carnivale
- Chef Art Smith’s Reunion
- Frontera Grill
- Gene and Georgetti
- Kinzie Chophouse
- Mon Ami Gabi
- Sushi-San River North
Click here to view the full lineup of restaurants, book a reservation, and learn more information.
