3rd Annual Taste of Uptown

TICKETS:  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

$25 REGULAR PRICE
(online ticket sales will close on Wednesday, September 19 at 9:00pm)

$35 AT THE DOOR
(based on availability)

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Inspiration Corporation, an Uptown organization helping those who are homeless increase their self-sufficiency.

We are pleased to be offering a tasting stop this year in the organization’s dining room, Inspiration Cafe, featuring a special offering by the Meals Program Manager, Chef Kyle Petersen. More than just a place to eat, Inspiration Cafe is a refuge from the streets where participants can connect with fellow diners, volunteers, and staff, and form a supportive community.




PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
3 Squares Diner
Caravan Restaurant
Demera Ethiopian
Emerald City Uptown
Everybody’s Coffee
Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar
Fiesta Mexicana Uptown
First Sip Cafe
Heritage Outpost
Immm Rice & Beyond
Inspiration Cafe
Kāl’ish Short Order Vegan
Lao Sze Chuan
Longacre
My Buddy's
My Chocolate Soul
Provisions Uptown
Selam Ethiopian Kitchen
Tesfa Ethiopian

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After-party at Larry's at The Lawrence House! Starting at 8pm, bring your Taste of Uptown passport by to get 25% off drafts, cocktails and wines! Larry's is a cozy neighborhood drinking den located in the beautiful restored lobby of The Lawrence House (1020 W. Lawrence).

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

Why don't I see my favorite Uptown restaurant as a participant?
This event is put on by Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown, 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 Business Partners 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 are “hosted” at other businesses. If you’d like your favorite restaurant to participate, please mention it to them or let us know.

Why don't I see more Argyle business represented?
Along with Uptown United, we spend two months every summer hosting the Argyle Night Market, a weekly event that draws over 40,000 people to the area and both highlights and promotes the many great restaurants along Argyle. Again, we did ask all of our member businesses on Argyle to participate, but not all chose to participate.

Can I pick up my event passport early?
Yes. Early check-in will be held on Wednesday, September 19 from 5:00pm-7:30pm at the Gerber Building (4620 N. Broadway) to allow participants to pick up their passport early and start anywhere along the route they choose on the day of the event.

Can I choose my own route within the participating businesses?
Yes. Once you receive your event passport, you are free to go to any participating business in any order.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No, but Provisions Uptown will possibly have a wine tasting station so please bring an ID for this stop.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
This event is accessible via the Lawrence and Wilson 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.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Greg Carroll at  or at 773-878-1184.