On Wednesday, July 24 at 10 AM CST, join us, Dr. Joshua Carson, Director of Loyola Medicine's Burn Center, and the Cook County Small Business Source for our upcoming webinar, "Preventing and Treating Burns: Essential Safety Practices You Need to Know," to learn about proper first aid, burn resources available to you and how to prevent kitchen burns. To learn more and register for our upcoming webinar, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVV4RjNg. **Este seminario web se transmitirá en inglés y español.** **此网络研讨会有中英双语放送选项** Cook County Government
Illinois Restaurant Association
Restaurants
Chicago, IL 5,907 followers
Dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois.
About us
The foodservice industry in Illinois is the largest private sector employer in the state, with projected employment in 2019 of 588,000 people and more than $30.1 billion in annual sales. To serve the needs of this important industry and support its future, the Illinois Restaurant Association works to provide restaurant operators and suppliers in Illinois with valuable business services, networking opportunities, cost saving programs, and vital advocacy. Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois. The IRA owns and produces Chicago Gourmet – the annual food and wine festival held in Millennium Park that unites hundreds of restaurants, chefs and beverage experts for a weekend filled with food and drink tastings, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, book signings, interactive seminars and more. The Association is a proud host of the James Beard Foundation Awards, which will be held in Chicago through 2027 and celebrates excellence in cuisine, culinary writing, and culinary education throughout the country. All Foodservice Professionals can sign up for a free login at illinoisrestaurants.org and learn more about the benefits of joining our membership. We offer individual memberships for secondary & post-secondary hospitality/culinary students and company based memberships for all Restaurant/Foodservice Operators (i.e., restaurants) and Associates (i.e., suppliers).
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http://www.illinoisrestaurants.org
External link for Illinois Restaurant Association
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1914
- Specialties
- Restaurant, Foodservice & Bar Operations, Efficiencies and Best Practices, Foodservice Marketing, Food & Beverage Operations, and Business Planning and Industry Growth
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33 West Monroe
Suite 250
Chicago, IL 60603, US
Employees at Illinois Restaurant Association
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🥳🎉 “BEST DRESSED” DISH COMPETITION: Our LAST “Best Dressed” spotlight goes to Chef Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo. Dancing at the Fiesta: enjoy the flavors of the succulent suckling pig with grilled rib loin and crispy-skin belly, paired with three vibrant salsas—calamondin chamoy, jackfruit-arbol and herby avocado-tomatillo. Accompanied by rich black beans, fresh green fiddleheads and striking blue potatoes. This dish, part of the Art Menu at Topolobampo, is like merging classic elegance with modern flair in a culinary masterpiece. 🍽️💃🌿 To place your vote through July 22, 2024, head to https://lnkd.in/dJ3pyP_C! (Note: one vote per person per day!)
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Join us, Dr. Joshua Carson, Director of Loyola Medicine's Burn Center, and the Cook County Small Business Source, on Wednesday, July 24 at 10 AM CST for our upcoming webinar, "Preventing and Treating Burns: Essential Safety Practices You Need to Know." Learn about proper first aid, burn resources available and how to prevent kitchen burns. Cook County Government To learn more and register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVV4RjNg. **Este seminario web se transmitirá en inglés y español.** **此网络研讨会有中英双语放送选项**
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Join us in celebrating Girl & the Goat's 14th birthday! 🎉 Enjoy Birthday Bubbles & Bites with Chef Stephanie Izard and friends this Friday, July 19 from 2–4 PM on their patio. 🍴🥂 For unlimited bubbles and bites at Girl & the Goat, secure your tickets at https://lnkd.in/g9MFaDrU.
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Raise a glass because Chicago Gourmet tickets go on sale in WEEK! Get ready to strut, sip and enjoy haute cuisine and fabulous fashion. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 23 when tickets go live. For all of the details, visit: chicagogourmet.org!
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Struggling to navigate business challenges alone? You don't have to! Our expert advisors provide personalized support to help your business thrive, for free! Made possible with support from the Cook County Small Business Source, visit cookcountysmallbiz.org and build your path to success today! Cook County Government
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🌺🏌️♂️ Get ready to tee off in style! Our “Luau on the Links” Golf Classic at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club is just around the corner on Wednesday, August 7. Tickets are sold out, but you can still join the fun as a sponsor, which includes a foursome. To secure your spot, head to https://lnkd.in/dbBnYWYH. For auction donations, email ggrouzard@illinoisrestaurants.org! ⛳️
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🍷🦞 Don’t miss out on Gibsons Italia’s Summer Seafood Wine Dinner on Monday, July 22 from 6–10 PM! Enjoy an elevated dining experience with passed appetizers, a curated four-course dinner with wine pairings, as well as spectacular views of the Chicago River and skyline. To learn more about this special evening, head to the https://lnkd.in/gdTcqVQm.
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Join us this Thursday, July 11 at 10 AM for our webinar, "10 Key Lease Points Every Restaurateur Needs to Know." Learn from Cook County Small Business Source and Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll about how to navigate the complexities of restaurant leasing. To learn more and register, head to https://lnkd.in/gjGiB_tH. Cook County Government
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Don’t miss out! Join us tomorrow, July 9 at 1 PM at Flo & Santos for a roundtable discussion with Senator Mattie Hunter and State Rep. Kimberly du Buclet. Explore industry insights and resources! Register now at https://lnkd.in/grZETwcA. 🎉
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