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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - 2021 Taste of Uptown
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event has sold out! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe 5th Annual Taste of Uptown is an event that celebrates Uptown's amazing cultural and culinary diversity. This restaurant crawl will feature small bites and samplings from Uptown eateries. Participants will receive a passport at one of the event check-in points and stroll from restaurant to restaurant along the Broadway and Argyle business corridors\, enjoying samples at various locations.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT:\n\nIn order to attend this event\, attendees must show proof of full COVID vaccination.  All attendees will be required to show both an ID upon check-in on the day of the event and either a vaccination card or photo of the vaccination card.  We are not accepting proof of a negative COVID test at this time.  All attendees will also be required to wear a mask and keep it on unless actively eating or drinking.   Attendees are not allowed to check-in for other guests. \n\n \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n$30 - REGULAR PRICE  (online ticket sales will be open through Tuesday\, September 28 at 5:00pm or until sold out)\n\n\n\nEvent will take place rain or shine.  All sales are final - no refunds will be offered.  \n\n\n\nAll members of the Uptown Chamber of Commerce will receive a $5 off promo code good for Regular Price tickets (contact Greg Carroll for promo code if needed).\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBusinesses scheduled to participate:\n\nDanang Kitchen\n\nDemera Ethiopian Restaurant\n\nDon Pablo's Kitchen & Bakeshop\n\nEverybody's Coffee\n\nFat Cat\n\nFirst Sip Caf \n\nGigio's Pizzeria\n\nHon Kee BBQ & Seafood\n\nImmm Rice & Beyond\n\nInspiration Corporation\n\nKie-Gol-Lanee\n\nLao Sze Chuan\n\nMy Buddys\n\nPeter Rubi\n\nPh  Vi t\n\nSun Wah BBQ\n\nTesfa Cuisine\n\nThai Pastry\n\nTiffany's On Broadway\n\nUni Uni Uptown\n\n\n\n  \n\nThe Uptown Chamber would  like to thank our Annual Sponsors:\n\n\n\nGOLD SPONSORS:\n\nThorek Memorial Hospital\n\nWeiss Memorial Hospital\n\n\nSILVER SPONSOR:\n\nGraceland Cemetery & Arboretum\n\nBRONZE SPONSOR:\n\nWintrust Bank Uptown\n\n\nIf interested in becoming an Annual Sponsor\, click here for more details!\n\n \n\n\n\n Check out what previous attendees had to say!\n\n"Great event!! Was great being able to try some things from places we might not otherwise try."\n\n\n\n"I live close enough to Uptown that I should have visited some of these places before\, but this event really allowed me to sample and see how great the food choices really are in Uptown I really had no idea! And I will be going back. Do it again next year please."\n\n\n\n"It was a great way to meet neighbors and sample local businesses. Everything was so tasty."\n\n\n\n"I just moved to Uptown and it was like a crash course on the area. I really liked that it was kind of a walking tour\, which is unique for these "Taste" events. Will definitely be back out there next year."\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\nOnce I've purchased my ticket\, does it cost extra for the tastings? \n\nNo\, the price of the ticket includes EVERYTHING   tastings at each stop mentioned above.\n\n\n\nCan I choose my own route within the participating businesses?\n\nYes. Once you receive your event passport\, you are free to go to any participating business in any order.\n\n\n\nAre there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?\n\nNo\, but a few locations may be serving liquor samples to those who are ages 21+ so please bring an ID.\n\n\n\nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?\n\nThis event is accessible via the Wilson and Argyle Red Line stations in addition to CTA bus routes #22\, #36\, #78\, and #81.\n\n\n\nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?\n\nNo\, we will be checking people in by name.\n\n\n\nWhy don't I see my favorite Uptown restaurant as a participant?  \n\nThis event is put produced by the Uptown Chamber of Commerce\, a local nonprofit organization that supports local businesses and organizations. Participation is limited to members of the organization. We extended an invitation to all of our members to participate and invited other food businesses to join the Uptown Chamber if they were interested in participating in the Taste of Uptown\, but not all businesses chose to participate.  Additionally\, we aim to make the route of this event to be easily walkable\, therefore some businesses may be "hosted" at other businesses. If you'd like your favorite restaurant to participate\, please mention it to them or let us know.\n\n\n\nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\n\nContact Greg Carroll at greg@exploreuptown.org or at 773-878-1184.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color:#FF0000\;"><strong>Please note that this event has sold out!&nbsp\;</strong></span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<hr /><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;">The 5th Annual Taste of Uptown is an event that celebrates Uptown&rsquo\;s amazing cultural and culinary diversity. This restaurant crawl will feature small bites and samplings from Uptown eateries. Participants will receive a passport at one of the event check-in points and stroll from restaurant to restaurant along the Broadway and Argyle business corridors\, enjoying samples at various locations.<br />\n<br />\n<em><strong>IMPORTANT:</strong><br />\nIn order to attend this event\, attendees must show proof of full COVID vaccination.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">All&nbsp\;</strong>attendees will be required to show both an ID upon check-in on the day of the event and either a vaccination card or photo of the vaccination card.&nbsp\; We are <strong><u>not</u> </strong>accepting proof of a negative COVID test at this time.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">All</strong>&nbsp\;attendees will also be required to wear a mask and keep it on unless actively eating or drinking.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;Attendees are not allowed to check-in for other guests.&nbsp\;</em></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<hr /><br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong>TICKETS</strong><br />\n<br />\n$30 - REGULAR PRICE&nbsp\; (online ticket sales will be open through&nbsp\;<strong>Tuesday\, September 28</strong>&nbsp\;at 5:00pm or until sold out)<br />\n<br />\n<em>Event will take place rain or shine.&nbsp\; All sales are final - no refunds will be offered.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</em></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong>All members of the Uptown Chamber of Commerce will receive a $5 off promo code good for Regular Price tickets (contact&nbsp\;</strong><a href="mailto:greg@exploreuptown.org"><strong>Greg Carroll</strong></a><strong>&nbsp\;for promo code if needed).</strong></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<div align="center" style="text-align:center\;">\n<hr align="center" noshade="noshade" size="0" style="color:#333333\;" width="100%" /></div>\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong>Businesses scheduled to participate:</strong></span></span>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="http://www.danangkitchenchitown.com/"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Danang Kitchen</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://demerachicago.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Demera Ethiopian Restaurant</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;"><a href="https://donpablosbakeshop.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Don Pablo&#39\;s Kitchen &amp\; Bakeshop</a></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://everybodyscoffee.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Everybody&rsquo\;s Coffee</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.fatcatbar.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Fat Cat</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.firstsip.cafe/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">First Sip Caf&eacute\;</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://gigiosinuptown.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Gigio&#39\;s Pizzeria</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.honkeerestaurant.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Hon Kee BBQ &amp\; Seafood</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://immmchicago.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Immm Rice &amp\; Beyond</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.inspirationcorp.org/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Inspiration Corporation</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;"><a href="https://kiegol.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Kie-Gol-Lanee</a></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="http://laouptown.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Lao Sze Chuan</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.mybuddyschicago.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">My Buddys</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><a href="https://peterrubi.com/"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Peter Rubi</span></span></span></a></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.chicagophoviet.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Ph&#7903\; Vi&#7879\;t</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;"><a href="https://sunwahbbq.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: #0000ff\;" target="_blank">Sun Wah BBQ</a></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.tesfacuisine.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Tesfa Cuisine</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.thaipastry.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Thai Pastry</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.tobchicago.com/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Tiffany&rsquo\;s On Broadway</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><a href="https://www.uniuni.us/" style="color: #0000ff\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Uni Uni Uptown</span></a></span></span></p>\n\n<div align="center" style="text-align:center\;">\n<hr align="center" noshade="noshade" size="0" style="color:#333333\;" width="100%" /></div>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"> &nbsp\;</span></span>\n\n<div background-color:="" class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" font-size:="" style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, " trebuchet=""><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span new="" times="">The Uptown Chamber would&nbsp\; like to thank our Annual Sponsors:</span></span></span></div>\n\n<div background-color:="" font-size:="" style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, " trebuchet=""><br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span new="" times=""><strong>GOLD SPONSORS:</strong><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><a href="https://www.thorek.org/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;" target="_blank">Thorek Memorial Hospital</a></span><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><a href="https://www.weisshospital.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;" target="_blank">Weiss Memorial Hospital</a></span></span></span></span></div>\n\n<div background-color:="" class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" font-size:="" style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, " trebuchet="">\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span new="" times=""><strong>SILVER SPONSOR:</strong><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><a href="https://www.gracelandcemetery.org/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;" target="_blank">Graceland Cemetery &amp\; Arboretum</a></span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span new="" times=""><strong>BRONZE SPONSOR:</strong><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><a href="https://www.wintrustbank.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;" target="_blank">Wintrust Bank Uptown</a></span></span></span></span></p>\n</div>\n\n<p background-color:="" font-size:="" style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, " trebuchet=""><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span new="" times=""><em>If interested in becoming an Annual Sponsor\,&nbsp\;<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;"><a href="https://exploreuptown.org/sponsor/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 255)\;" target="_blank">click here for more details</a></span>!</em></span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<hr /><br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;">&nbsp\;<strong>Check out what previous attendees had to say!</strong><br />\n<em>&ldquo\;Great event!! Was great being able to try some things from places we might&nbsp\;not otherwise try.&rdquo\;</em><br />\n<br />\n<em>&ldquo\;I live close enough to Uptown&nbsp\;that I should have visited some of these places before\, but this event really allowed me to sample and see how great&nbsp\;the food choices really are in Uptown&hellip\;I really had no idea! And I will be going back. Do it again next year please.&rdquo\;</em><br />\n<br />\n<em>&ldquo\;It was a great way to meet neighbors and sample local businesses. Everything was so tasty.&rdquo\;</em><br />\n<br />\n<em>&ldquo\;I just moved to Uptown and it was like a crash course&nbsp\;on the area. I really liked that it was kind of a walking tour\, which is unique for these &ldquo\;Taste&rdquo\;&nbsp\;events. Will definitely be back out there next year.&rdquo\;</em></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<div align="center" style="text-align:center\;">\n<hr align="center" noshade="noshade" size="0" style="color:#333333\;" width="100%" /></div>\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;">FAQs<br />\n<strong>Once I&rsquo\;ve purchased my ticket\, does it cost extra for the tastings?&nbsp\;</strong><br />\nNo\, the price of the ticket includes EVERYTHING &ndash\; tastings at each stop mentioned above.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Can I choose my own route within the participating businesses?</strong><br />\nYes. Once you receive your event passport\, you are free to go to any participating business in any order.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?</strong><br />\nNo\, but a few locations may be serving liquor samples to those who are ages 21+ so please bring an ID.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?</strong><br />\nThis event is accessible via the Wilson and Argyle Red Line stations in addition to CTA bus routes #22\, #36\, #78\, and #81.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</strong><br />\nNo\, we will be checking people in by name.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Why don&rsquo\;t I see my favorite Uptown restaurant as a participant? &nbsp\;</strong><br />\nThis event is put produced by the&nbsp\;<strong>Uptown Chamber of Commerce</strong>\, a local nonprofit organization that supports local businesses and organizations. Participation is limited to members of the organization. We extended an invitation to all of our members to participate and invited other food businesses to join the Uptown Chamber if they were interested in participating in the Taste of Uptown\, but not all businesses chose to participate. &nbsp\;Additionally\, we aim to make the route of this event to be easily walkable\, therefore some businesses may be &ldquo\;hosted&rdquo\; at other businesses. If you&rsquo\;d like your favorite restaurant to participate\, please mention it to them or let us know.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</strong><br />\nContact Greg Carroll at&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:greg@exploreuptown.org" target="_blank"><strong>greg@exploreuptown.org</strong></a>&nbsp\;or at 773-878-1184.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Event check-in locations: 1. Kie-Gol-Lanee (5004 N. Sheridan Rd.) 2. Chicago Market (4620 N. Broadway)
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