Category: Events

First, I heard about Pookie’s Crack Cake on social media from Chicago celebs, and I felt left out—how had I not been to a spot serving these now-famous, once-catered-only cakes? Then I saw they had taken over the iconic, now-closed, Black-owned Abundance Bakery, and I got excited. I even posted about their grand opening. But […]

CHICAGO—Bronzeville’s signature summer celebration returns this year with vibrancy, culture, and commerce at the forefront. The 13th Annual Bronzeville Summer Nights—set for July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2025—promises lively, family-friendly evenings that uplift the South Side community’s proud heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. Produced by the Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC), the free public events run from 5 […]

CHICAGO — This past weekend, Chicago’s South Side was buzzing with excitement as the third annual Urban Ag Crawl and Backyard BBQ brought together local farmers, chefs, and community members to celebrate urban agriculture and sustainable food systems. Hosted by Growing Home, Grow Greater Englewood, and Urban Growers Collective, the event featured 17 urban farms […]

The Greater Chatham Initiative invites all Chicago residents to join us this Saturday at 8 AM for the highly anticipated GRAND OPENING of the Chatham Farmers Market at Mahalia Jackson Court! This food-focused event is an excellent opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate healthy eating options. Discover a Variety of Local Vendors […]

Chicago – Two culinary powerhouses are set to converge in the heart of Chicago as Pinky Cole, the visionary founder of the renowned Slutty Vegan restaurant, joins forces with the last remaining Native Foods location in the city. This historic collaboration marks a momentous occasion for food enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and the community alike. In November […]

The Collab features Shawn Michelle’s caramel rum ice cream on top of Batter and Berries cocoa rum chicken and waffle ala mode with hot molasses sauce CHICAGO–Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream and Batter and Berries decided to come together during Black History Month for a unique pairing because they share a common thread – a […]

Sam Thousand and YumDiva, Chicago based artists, are curating a Fat Tuesday themed event in the neighborhood of Bronzeville that will celebrate the cuisine, music, culture, and magic of New Orleans. This event will take place at 4622 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653 in the Grand Ballroom of  Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church on […]

In an effort to highlight Black owned restaurants in Chicago, Black Chicago Eats has launched the “Everybody Eats” Campaign that encourages consumers to patronize Black owned restaurants, dine in and take out, throughout the Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Game Rules Visit a black owned restaurant in Chicago or surrounding suburbs in February 2023.  Tag  […]

CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2022) The Greater Chatham Initiative presents Food Truck Saturdays at the Mahalia Jackson Court at 1 E 79th Street Chicago IL. Food Truck Saturdays will take place every Saturday during October starting on October 8, 2022. The family-friendly event will feature food, fun, and music. The Love Juice Company, Haire’s Gulf Shrimp, I 94 Ribs, […]