Chicago’s Taste of the Nation
June 27, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rockwell on the River
3057 N Rockwell St
Chicago
IL 60618
3057 N Rockwell St
Chicago
IL 60618
Join us for Chicago’s Taste of the Nation!
Co-chaired by Joe Flamm – Culinary Director/Chef Partner | Day Off Group and Diana Davila – Executive Chef/Owner | Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Chicago’s most celebrated culinary event for a cause is back! Taste the best Chicago has to offer in one place, in one night–all while supporting the fight against childhood hunger.
Join us for delicious bites, sips, entertainment–and more–to help raise funds for the No Kid Hungry campaign! This year’s event will feature over 50+ of the city’s top culinary talent to include award winning chefs, restaurants, mixologists and more.
Calling All Foodies: Try gourmet bites from dozens of award-winning restaurants without racking up dozens of dinner bills! Curated by our distinguished chef chairs, Taste of the Nation brings together Chicago’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and mixologists to serve you scrumptious bite-sized fare, craft cocktails, and delectable desserts.
From street eats to upscale dishes, you’ll have a tough time leaving space for everything you want to try. Savor curated sips by celebrated local mixologists, winemakers, and brewers, and don’t forget to raise a glass in support of No Kid Hungry!
End Childhood Hunger: One in five kids in the US is living with hunger. No Kid Hungry is working to make sure every child gets three meals a day by advocating for these programs and helping communities get the resources they need to feed children. Your ticket to Taste of the Nation raises funds for this work, with each dollar providing up to 10 meals for kids in need.
Bring the Crew: Swap out the usual happy hour with coworkers or weekday dinner with friends for a night to remember! As you eat and drink your way through the gorgeous Rockwell on the River, give your stomach some breaks to enjoy live music, raffles, and games. And the cherry on top of the culinary experience? Interactive experiences and the opportunity to hang out with the chefs you’ve always wanted to meet.
Please email avillabona@strength.org with any questions.
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Participating Restaurants
Ticket Levels
All Access Pass
- Avoid a line! Access event 45 minutes early
- Receive exclusive, reusable tasting plate
- Access to 40+ food and beverage stations and experience unique food & drink pairings, games, interactive experiences and more!
General Admission
- Access over 40+food and beverage stations and experience unique food & drink pairings, games, interactive experiences and more!
Ticket Package
- 10 All Access Tickets include access to event 45 minutes early
- Listing on event signage, website and emails
- Receive exclusive, reusable tasting plate
- Access over 40+food and beverage stations and experience unique food & drink pairings, games, interactive experiences and more!
An Experience That Inspires You
Eat
Helmed by an extraordinary group of chef chairs, your favorite Chicago chefs will come together and serve their best bites.
Drink
From coffee to cocktails, raise a glass to ending childhood hunger. Savor curated sips by celebrated local mixologists, winemakers, brewers and more.
Have Fun
Live music, raffles, games, a photo booth, and a Speakeasy are just a few of the things you can look forward to!
Support
No Kid Hungry has helped provide more than 1 BILLION meals to kids in need. 100% of event proceeds support our work to end childhood hunger in the US.
