Flavors of Albany Park-Food Crawl (Pick Kedzie Route-Vegetarian Friendly)

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. GO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET NOW BEFORE YOU RSVP AND THEN COME BACK HERE ON MEETUP TO RESPOND SO THAT YOU DO NOT FORGET YOUR TICKET AS THEY WILL SELL OUT!

North River Commission is excited to invite you to the event of the summer! Flavors of Albany Park is back with your favorite restaurant crawl, giving you FOUR routes to choose from and bites from all over the world to sample! Let's celebrate the #GlobalRootsLocalHeart at the largest restaurant crawl in Chicago! We did this last year & everyone loved it. It was a foodie's dream! We did Lawrence in 2022 & Kedzie in 2023!Tons of fun! WE WILL DO THE KEDZIE ROUTE AGAIN THIS YEAR!

BUY TICKETS NOW AS PRICE GOES UP & THEY SELL OUT!
There's a limited number of tickets available for each route.

• $40 adults
• $13 kids (12 and under)
• $25 students (with valid ID, includes university)
• $25 seniors (60+)

TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flavors-of-albany-park-restaurant-crawl-2024-tickets-881082329967 - MAKE SURE TO PICK THE KEDZIE ROUTE!

We check-in first! All attendees will receive a TASTING PASSPORT which is our ticket to this event—simply present it at each stop along the route for delicious food & drink samples. This food walk will take you on a tour through the many businesses that call Albany Park home.

IF YOU CANNOT MEET US AT 5 PM START TIME, THEN CALL WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO CATCH UP TO THE GROUP. MOST STOPS ARE ALONG KEDZIE

Experience the diverse, international cultures, and cuisines by tasting the delicious "Flavors of Albany Park" at their neighborhood restaurant crawl Albany Park is "Chicago's Gateway to the World" reflected in the distinct variety of ethnic cuisines from 60+ participating restaurants.

Flavors of Albany Park explores the depth and diversity of global cuisines across FOUR routes. Attendees receive a "passport" as their ticket and route guide to taste sample-sized portions of culinary delights from local restaurants along:

These are a lot of fun and a great way to check out the local shops, have some good food & tasty treats! Plus weather should be lovely for a summer evening stroll!

**2024 participating businesses!
KEDZIE ROUTE:

1. A Favorite Design - SHOP
2. Cermak Fresh Produce
3. Bokeh
4. Feyrous Pastries & Groceries
5. Fruityland Ice Cream
6. Kabobi - Persian & Mediterranean Grill
7. Khepri Cafe
8. La Casa del Pan
9. LD Phở
10. Noon-O-Kabab (CHECK IN POINT)
11. Maman Zari
12. Salam Restaurant
13. Somethin' Sweet Donuts
14. MORE TO COME!!!

FOOD WALK DOES NOT END WHERE WE START. WE END ABOUT 6 BLOCKS FROM THE BEGINNING SO KEEP THAT IN MIND IF YOU DRIVE AS YOU WILL NEED TO WALK BACK TO YOUR CAR! LOOK AT LIST ABOVE TO SEE WHERE WE START & END

VEGETARIAN? Restaurants choose their food item(s) to serve. We encourage them to provide a veggie option, but it's not required. Generally, the Kedzie route is more veggie-friendly based on past years.
### BONUS!!

### Free After Party Lot Jams LOT JAMS BEGINS. Afterwards, enjoy the FREE after-party with live music & vendors in the parking lot of Richard's Body Shop - located at 3030 W Lawrence Ave/Whipple. Some of us may check that out after eating! From 7-9 pm

If you are taking public transportation please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ - easily accessible by bus and train

If you drive, there is metered parking on Lawrence, Kedzie & Kimball Some nearby lots. Limited free side street parking so watch for permit only or tow zones!

PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!