First Bites Bash 2023

1400 South Lake Shore Drive,Chicago IL 60605

19 January, 2023

Description

Celebrate the city’s acclaimed culinary scene at First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week, featuring bites from 50 of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs. Guests can enjoy tastings from top Chicago restaurants, plus wine, beer, and spirits at the stunning Field Museum. This year’s event will feature James Beard Award-nominated Host Chef Darnell Reed of the neighborhood favorite Luella's Southern Kitchen. This year’s event will benefit the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program, as well as Kitchen Possible. Visit firstbitesbash.com for a complete list of participating restaurants. A few things to know about the event: All guests must be at least 21 years old and bring a valid ID. If you don’t present a valid ID at the event, your ticket will be void and no refunds provided. This is an adults-only affair. No children of any age are allowed into the event including infants and children in strollers. The event entrance will be on the EAST side of the Field Museum. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY AVAILABLE AT THE SOUTH ENTRANCE. Parking will be available for $30 per car in the lot just east of the Field Museum on Museum Campus Drive. After looping around in front of the Shedd Aquarium, you will circle back and turn right into the lot. View the map here. No refunds or price adjustments. Vendors subject to change. Your ticket includes entrance to the event, access to select exhibits, and food and drink samples. Enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to curtail service to anyone if intoxicated. It is recommended to print a paper ticket to prevent any technology complications that would prevent your ticket from displaying on your phone. There is no guest list. Each ticket must be scanned. Security reserves the right to inspect all bags and persons. Absolutely no food or drink may be brought into the event. Guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) will be denied entry and no refund will be given.