Event Details
Chicago chefs are joining forces to support the victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey-Syria. The fundraising event, “Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief,” will take place on Monday, March 20th from 5-8pm at Avli on the Park. Over 40 chefs and restaurants will participate in this chef-curated tasting event, with proceeds going to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that provides meals in response to humanitarian crises.
Chicago Chefs Cook is a nonprofit organization that brings chefs together to raise money for countries in times of crisis. In the past, they have helped raise funds for crises in Ukraine, Puerto Rico, and Haiti. For this event, general admission tickets cost $125 per person, while VIP tickets, which include a meet-and-greet chef experience from 5-6pm, are priced at $225 per person.
Participating Chefs and Restaurants
Participating restaurants and chefs:
RESTAURANT + CHEF LINEUP
Adalina: Soo Ahn
Adorn: Richie Farina
Avli on the Park: Nikolaos Kapernaros
Avli River North: Panos Chalikiopoulos
Bacino’s: Linda Bacin
BAR GOA: Bobby Geetha
Bayan Ko: Lawrence Letrero
Big Jones: Paul Fehribach
Bistronomic: Martial Noguier
Chef Art Smith’s Reunion: Art Smith
Cherry Circle Room: Heraclio Belmontes
Cornerstone Restaurant Group: Bill Kim, Cedric Harden
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant: Tigist Reda
Eden: Devon Quinn
Fire Cakes: Jonathan Fox
Frontier: Brian Jupiter
Galit Restaurant: Zachary Engel
Gene & Georgetti: Cristiano Bassani
Gibsons Italia: Jose Sosa
Greek Islands: Angelos Petratos
GT Prime: Casey Doody
Honey Butter Fried Chicken: Christine Cikowski
Imee’s Mediterranean Kitchen: Nicole Nassif
Lula Café: Jason Hammel
LÝRA: Joe Rizza
Nonnina: John Boudouvas
North Pond Restaurant: César Murillo
One Off Hospitality: Paul Kahan
Piccolo Sogno: Tony Priolo
Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen: Marios Kalampogias
Prairie Grass Cafe: Sarah Stegner
Rose Mary: Joseph Flamm
Saigon Sisters: Mary Aregoni
Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean: Sanaa Abourezk
Sapori Trattoria: Ramos Saul
Soul & Smoke: D’Andre Carter
Stetson Steakhouse: Isidro Arroyo
Tabu Restaurant: Saul Roman
Tao: Amanda Barnes
The Evolved Network: Sebastian White
The Goddess and Grocer: Debbie Sharpe
The Purple Pig: Jimmy Bannos, Jimmy Bannos Jr.
Verzênay: Arshiya Farheen
The earthquake has caused significant damage, leaving many people homeless and in need of food and supplies. Chicago chefs have recognized the need for immediate action and are stepping up to help. Funds raised at this event will be sent to World Central Kitchen, which will deliver food to those affected.
To purchase tickets or learn more about the event, visit https://givebutter.com/CCCEarthquakeRelief. Join us in supporting this important cause and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time!
