2024 Taste of Uptown

Taste of Uptown
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
6:00-9:00pm

The 8th 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 an event passport and stroll from restaurant to restaurant along Uptown's business corridors, enjoying samples at various locations.  

This year’s event will once again feature two tasty routes! Please note that these routes go in opposite directions from our central check-in location rather than running parallel to each other.  See below for a list of FAQ's if you've never attended this event before.  

Key:  V=Vegetarian option, VV=Vegetarian/Vegan option, and GF=Gluten-free option. 
If you have any food allergies, feel free to e-mail Greg Carroll at greg@exploreuptown.org for a list of any allergens we've been made aware of.  

PLATE ROUTE:
Chicago Pickle
Dodomi Rotary Sushi & Ramen
Everybody's Coffee  V, VV, GF
Gigio’s Pizzeria  V
Iyanze
Jake's Pup in the Ruf
Marina's Bistro  V, VV, GF
Nothing Bundt Cakes @ JT Training Studios  GF
Selam Ethiopian Kitchen  V, VV, GF
Sky’s Beverage Depot  V, VV, GF
Stan's Donuts  V
The Reservoir
Uptown Pizza & BBQ
Uptown Taproom  V
XMarket Foodhall (featuring 7 tastings)  V, VV, GF


BOWL ROUTE:
Agami Sushi
Breakfast House Uptown  V, VV, GF
Chicago Flavas @ WeWork  V, VV
Demera Ethiopian  V, VV
Downstate Donuts  V, GF
Fat Cat  V
Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant
Lao Sze Chuan
Pho Viet  V
Rakkan Ramen  V, VV
Rupee Wine & Spirits  V, VV, GF
Sun Wah BBQ  V, VV
Sunflour Bakery & Café @ Fauna Vet Care  V
Thai Pastry  V

TICKETS: 
$40 - online through 10am on 9/4
$50 - a limited number of walk-in tickets will be available at check-in (4619 N. Broadway)
Event will take place rain or shine.  All sales are final - no refunds will be offered.  

Check out what previous attendees had to say!
"Great event!! Was great being able to try some things from places we might not otherwise try."

"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."

"It was a great way to meet neighbors and sample local businesses. Everything was so tasty."

"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."
 

FAQs

Once I've purchased my ticket, does it cost extra for the tastings? 
No, the price of the ticket includes all tastings on your designated route.

Do I need to visit the businesses in any particular order?
No. Once you receive your event passport, you are free to go to any participating business on your designated route in any order.

Can I buy a ticket for both routes?
Our two routes run in opposite directions, so we don't recommend buying a ticket for both routes as it's unlikely you'll be able to make it to all the stops.  

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No, but a few locations will be serving liquor samples to those who are ages 21+ so please bring an ID.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
This event is accessible via the Wilson and Argyle Red Line stations in addition to CTA bus routes #22, #36, #78, and #81.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will be checking people in by name.

Why don't I see my favorite Uptown restaurant as a participant?  
This event is produced by the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, Uptown's premier business association since 1923.  The Uptown Chamber works to nurture a diverse, vibrant, and thriving Uptown by supporting and strengthening both existing and new businesses and organizations. Participation in this event is limited to members of the organization. We extended an invitation to all of our member restaurants to participate and we also invite non-member businesses to join the Uptown Chamber if they'd like to be a part of the event, 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.
 

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