The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the reimagined “Taste of Chicago To-Go” from July 8 to 12 that will still allow food lovers to enjoy one of the city’s most beloved summertime traditions. Taste of Chicago To-Go will feature a slate of free public programming including online cooking demonstrations and virtual music and dance events, and a series of “Community Eats” meals from neighborhood restaurants and food trucks for nonprofits serving frontline and healthcare workers and community organizations and. A local dining guide showcasing this year’s 42 participating eateries is available online, along with the schedule of new and reimagined events, at TasteofChicago.us. And if you’re looking for music, don’t miss the “Millennium Park at Home” music series, including the July 9 program with The Braided Janes and Jon Langford. Music starts at 6 p.m. at youtube.com/ChicagoDCASE.

Taste of Chicago To-Go Schedule

View all programs at youtube.com/ChicagoDCASE 

Wednesday, July 8 
Noon 
Cooking Demonstration: Chef Carlos Gaytan of Tzuco prepares Avocado Flatbread 
5:30-7 p.m. 
SummerDance in Place: Bollywood & Bhangra with Bollywood Groove and DJ iLLEST 

A new online edition of Chicago’s favorite social dancing tradition. This program also broadcasts and streams on WTTW Prime (11.2).

Thursday, July 9 
Noon
Cooking Demonstration: Chef Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pie prepares Lemon Lime Cake
6-7:30 p.m. 
Millennium Park at Home: Music Series with The Braided Janes and Jon Langford

Friday, July 10 
Noon 
Cooking Demonstration: Chef Jessica Romanowski of Care Kitchen Chicago prepares Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Cookies

Saturday, July 11
Noon 
Cooking Demonstration: Chef Darnell Reed of Luella’s Southern Kitchen prepares Salsa Con Queso

Sunday, July 12 
Noon 
Chef Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde prepares Pasta Fredda with Summer Herb Pesto

Taste of Chicago To-Go Participants
Support your favorite local restaurants and food trucks at TasteofChicago.us