Things to do in Chicago, Illinois (IL): The Best Food & Drink

Chicago Dine-Around specializes in unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate and private events. We offer Progressive Dining Tours, where guests travel in a stylish coach bus to the first restaurant for hors d'oeuvres, the second restaurant for the main course, and the third restaurant for dessert. Enjoy Chicago's renowned cuisine while you interact with different colleagues at each restaurant and learn about Chicago along the way. Chicago Dine-Around also offers Interactive Culinary Experiences, Dinner and a Show, and Architectural Dining Cruises. Our events are ideal for meetings, networking, team-building, client appreciation, holiday parties and all types of corporate and private events.

See Chicago One Slice At A Time! Chicago Pizza Tours is the #1 pizza tour in Chicago running both "Original Chicago Pizza Tour" & "Pizza & Cocktails". Enjoy full slices at 4 different restaurants in various Chicago neighborhoods on the only bus driven pizza tour in Chicago. Let us be your backstage pass as you're brought into kitchens at some stops to see first hand what makes these pizzas significant. Bring a camera and your appetite as this serves as a meal replacement. Group sizes are kept intimate so please book in advance to reserve your spot.

Chicago Detours brings curious people to explore, learn and interact on live, virtual tours and events about Chicago. Our remote team building events uplift meetings and inspire connections for conferences, corporate groups, and universities. Our virtual tours and events explore the 1893 World’s Fair, the history of Chicago food and drink, and Chicago architecture. As a virtual event producer, our expertise lies in storytelling, experience design, and corporate team building.

You'll experience all the city's biggest everyman food hits, many of which have roots in the Italian immigrant experience. This moving feast incorporates a walk through some of the city's world-renowned architecture and public art in the famed "Chicago Loop."

Chicago Private Tours and Productions specializes in providing visitors to Chicago with unique and exclusive experiences. In detail, we will work with you to create your own custom private tours, bespoke experiences, Corporate and Special Events.

EatWith is the world’s leading community for authentic food experiences with locals, in 130+ countries. Through dinner parties, supper clubs, cooking classes, and food tours in private homes and special venues, EatWith connects hand-selected local hosts with travelers seeking unique, immersive food experiences.

Bring your friends and family and stroll through iconic downtown Chicago on a wine and culinary tour to three historic venues. Sip wines paired with delicious appetizers and enjoy lively discussions as your personal Sommelier/Guide shares tips on pairing wine with food, styles of wine, and how to select a wine from a menu. Ever wondered how 3 Cabernets can taste so different? Here is your chance to find out!

As seen on CBS’s show “The View” and USA Today, we offer some of the most popular cooking classes in Chicago with top-rated local chefs. Popular among tourists and locals, we offer cooking classes in a large variety of cuisines for groups as small as 1 and as large as 100+ guests. The cooking class can take place at the chef’s place or at the customer’s place. You can easily book our cooking classes with a few clicks on our website or give us a call if you need any assistance.

Chicago Under The Radar Food Tours is the first and only citywide tour operator in Chicago, taking visitors and locals beyond the touristy areas to experience the local vibe throughout the entire city. Our food tours include multiple food and beverage tastings, all adding up to one satisfying meal. Between bites, your local tour guide will share lesser-known facts about the neighborhood’s cultural and historical significance. Our interactive unFood Neighborhhood Walking Tours are for those interested in experiencing more of Chicago and the people who call it home, with the flexibility to add lunch samplings or try any restaurant in the area after the tour at your leisure. Since our tours are private, you don't have to share your experience with anyone you don't want to! And, your group will have your guide's undivided attention.

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