Events
Nutrition and the Paleo diet/lifestyle
Uncommon Ground 3800 N. Clark St.Speakers: Charlotte Hammond, registered dietitian and Casey McMillin, founder of Paleo Prime Foods Special offers for attendees: Free samples of Paleo Prime cookies and Tiny But Might Popcorn Sign up here
South Indian food inspired birthday dinner
1250 N. Wolcott St., Unit 1Speakers: Uma Vaiyapuri and Vineeta Santoshi, founders of Chutney Devis who have created a line of delicious, healthy, South Indian Food with simple ingredients sourced from local farms. Special offers for attendees: Wine donated by Candid Wines Sign up here
Discussion of sustainable seafood
Local Foods 1427 W. Willow St.Speakers: Nic Mink and Marsh Skeele, founders of Sitka Salmon Shares, a completely integrated boat-to-doorstep seafood company that has built a community of artisan fishers, healthy eaters, foodies, and Alaskan adventurers through their collective efforts to rebuild America’s seafood system from the ground up. Special offers for attendees: A discount offer of $10 for all purchases […]
Lunch and Learn at Bohemian House: How You Can Get Involved!
Bohemian House 11 W. Illinois, ChicagoCommunity Dining will be hosting the first in a series of interactive lunch and learn sessions to give people a forum to discuss how they can become more actively involved in growing our community. Sign up here: https://boholunchandlearn.eventbrite.com Agenda: Evaluate past Community Dining events and assess how they can attract more people of diverse interests […]
Discussion of healthy eating
Local Foods 1427 W. Willow St.Speakers: Melissa Graham, founder of Purple Asparagus, which educates children, families, and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet and Dean Kasal, founder of JuiceRx, where you’ll find all of your favorite JuiceRx juices, smoothies, elixers, and cleanses—plus an assortment of ALL NEW raw foods, supplements, and more! Special offers […]
Mix & Mingle with Gunthorp Farms, Gotham Greens, and Kitchfix
Kitchfix 1731 W. Grand, Chicago, ILA mix & mingle, farm-to-table dinner featuring interactive chef stations. Learn about sustainable animal practices and taste delicious preparations from Kitchfix chefs, featuring Gunthorp's pasture-raised meat and poultry and farm fresh ingredients. You won't want to miss this special evening! Sign up here: https://kitchfixgunthorp.eventbrite.com
Discussion of farming practices
Jam 3057 W. Logan Blvd.Join Chef Aram Reed, Farmer Greg Gunthorp, Dr. Richard R. Wood, Executive Director of Food Animal Concerns Trust, and Alexandra Frantz, Central Region Farmer and Market Outreach Coordinator for Animal Welfare Approved for Community Dining's first pop-up dinner, which will feature dishes sourced from local farms including Gunthorp Farms, a vivid description of each dish, and […]