🥢🍰 Bites of Uptown: A Global Food Adventure! 🍜🍷

🥢🍰 Bites of Uptown: A Global Food Adventure! 🍜🍷

🌮🥟 10th Annual Taste of Uptown 🍴🌍

We did this last year and it was FABULOUS! 🙌 We’ve actually done Taste of Uptown for the past few years, and everyone has loved it. It’s absolutely worth the ticket price if you’re a foodie — and it’s a fun way to discover restaurants and flavors you might not otherwise try!

👉 This year, we’re doing the BOWL ROUTE! 🥢🍜

The BOWL Route features 12 stops and is packed with an incredible variety of international flavors, including plenty of options for adventurous eaters and vegetarian/vegan-friendly choices. 🌎🥦✨

This is more than a food crawl — it’s a chance to explore Uptown, meet fellow food lovers, and sample the incredible cultural diversity that makes this neighborhood so special!

## 🗓️ EVENT DETAILS

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 BOWL ROUTE CHECK-IN:
Uptown Chamber of Commerce 4619 N. Broadway Chicago, IL
🌧️ Rain or shine
❌ All ticket sales are final — no refunds.
BOWL ROUTE: https://uptownchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/9947

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## 🎟️ TICKETS — THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT!

You MUST purchase your ticket in advance! 🎫
Tickets are limited and the event may sell out, so don't wait until the last minute.
💰 $30 — Early Bird
On sale now through Wednesday, September 9
💰 $35 — Regular Price
Beginning Thursday, September 10
💰 $50 — Walk-In
At the door, if tickets are still available
⏰ Online ticket sales close when sold out or no later than Tuesday, September 29 at 5:00 PM.
🎟️ Your ticket includes ALL tastings on your designated route — no additional charge for the food samples!
⚠️ Be sure to select the BOWL ROUTE when purchasing your ticket!
👉 🎟️ BUY YOUR TICKET HERE:
https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/2026-taste-of-uptown-9947

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## 🚶 OUR WALKING FOOD ADVENTURE

📍 BOWL ROUTE CHECK-IN:
Uptown Chamber of Commerce
4619 N. Broadway
🗺️ Pick up your event passport and then start exploring!
You can visit the participating businesses in any order, so we can adjust our route depending on crowds and how the evening unfolds.
🚶 Expect plenty of walking between food stops, so comfortable shoes are highly recommended! 👟
🍴 Come hungry — you're going to be doing a LOT of sampling! 😋

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## 🍷 FOOD + DRINKS

Your ticket includes the tastings at the participating businesses on your selected route.
🍷 A few locations may offer liquor samples to attendees age 21+.
🪪 Bring a valid ID if you're 21+ and want to participate in alcoholic samples.

## 🌎 WHAT IS TASTE OF UPTOWN?

The 10th Annual Taste of Uptown celebrates Uptown's amazing cultural and culinary diversity. 🌍🥘
This popular restaurant crawl features small bites and samplings from Uptown eateries. Participants receive an event passport and stroll from restaurant to restaurant along Uptown's business corridors, sampling food and discovering local businesses along the way.
And the best part? You don't have to visit the stops in any particular order. Once you receive your passport, you're free to explore your designated route at your own pace.
🍴 One ticket. Multiple restaurants. Tons of bites. One delicious Uptown adventure!

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## 🥢 OUR 2026 BOWL ROUTE

This year’s BOWL Route includes 12 stops:
1️⃣ Birrieria Zaragoza
2️⃣ Chicago Fair Trade Museum
3️⃣ Demera Ethiopian
4️⃣ Fat Cat
5️⃣ HAIBAYÔ
6️⃣ La Patisserie P 🥐
7️⃣ Queen Yemeni
8️⃣ RAKKAN Ramen 🍜
9️⃣ Sun Wah BBQ 🦆
🔟 Turkish Doner 🥙
1️⃣1️⃣ Uni Uni Boba 🧋
1️⃣2️⃣ Uptown Lounge
🌎 From Ethiopian and Yemeni flavors to ramen, birria, BBQ, Turkish doner, pastries and boba, this route is a serious tour around the world without leaving Uptown! 🌍🥢

## 📌 MEETUP NOTES

👋 We'll meet at the BOWL ROUTE check-in at 4619 N. Broadway and get started together.
🍴 We'll walk as a group, but the participating businesses can be visited in any order, so we can be flexible if one location is crowded.
🗺️ You'll receive your event passport at check-in.
⏰ The official event runs 6:00–9:00 PM, so come ready to eat, explore and have fun!

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## 🚇 TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

🚇 CTA Red Line:
Wilson and Argyle stations are both convenient to the event area.
🚌 CTA Bus Routes:
#22, #36, #78 and #81
🚗 Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, but availability can be limited.
💡 Consider using SpotHero or ParkWhiz for nearby garages.
🗺️ CTA Trip Planner
🚗 Carpooling: If you're driving from Chicago or the suburbs and would like to carpool, leave a comment on the Meetup event and see if you can connect with other attendees. 😊

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## ⚠️ RSVP / TICKET REMINDER

✔️ RSVP only if you have purchased your ticket or are certain you will purchase one.
✔️ Tickets are limited and the event can sell out.
✔️ If your plans change, please update your RSVP.
✔️ If you purchase a ticket but can no longer attend, please consider transferring it to another participant.
❌ No-shows without notice may affect future event invitations.

🎟️ Don't forget: Select the BOWL ROUTE when purchasing your ticket!

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🥢🌍 Let's eat our way through Uptown! 🍜🥟
Food + culture + walking + great company = another FABULOUS Taste of Uptown adventure! 🙌🍴✨

🌮 Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to discover something delicious!
— Giovina