Chicago Summer Dining Events to Enjoy in July

Summer is thriving in Chicago, bringing vibrant culinary events. The city’s bars and restaurants welcome the warm season with refreshing drinks and barbecue feasts. Discover these exciting July dining events.

Paulie Gee’s Logan Square 10-Year Anniversary

Celebrate a decade of Paulie Gee’s with unlimited pizza, draft beer, and drinks for two hours. Additional treats include a bonus drink and $10 pizzas and cocktails post-package. Enjoy Costco birthday cake for free. Event time: 5-7 p.m., July 9, at 2451 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: $60 at pauliegee.com.

New School Barbecue Book Signing

Savor a smoked and seared L&L Burger from LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, cooked by Evan Leroy. Attend his cookbook signing. Event time: 10:30 a.m., July 10, at Bub City, 435 N. Clark St. Tickets: $30 at bub-city.com/chicago/happenings.

World’s Best Spicy Margarita Cocktail Competition

Vote for your favorite spicy margarita prepared by bartenders from venues like The Radicle, Moneygun, and Trivoli Tavern. Enjoy a welcome cocktail. Event time: 6-9 p.m., July 12, at TRUCE, 1935 N. Damen Ave. Tickets: $61 at eventbrite.com.

Fire and Flavor

Explore South Asia’s live-fire cooking in a session moderated by culinary historian Colleen Taylor Sen. Chef Jeet Singh of Basant Modern Indian shares a tasting menu including paneer tikka and mushroom kababs. Event time: 6-8:30 p.m., July 14, at Basant Modern Indian, 1939 W. Byron St. Tickets: $120 at saichicago.org/calendar/gather.

French Bistro Classic Wine Dinner

Celebrate Bastille Day with a French culinary journey featuring dishes from France’s northern coast, such as baked scallops and apple tarte tatin. Event time: 6 p.m., July 14, at Le Sud, 2301 W. Roscoe St. Tickets: $99 at lesudchicago.com.

Rogers Park Taco Crawl

Experience a taco celebration along Camino Clark in Rogers Park. Visit ten restaurants and enjoy tacos, tamales, and more. Event time: 3-7 p.m., July 16, at 6950 N. Clark St. Tickets: $25 at rpba.org/2026/06/taco-crawl-2026.

Cat Bite Club Pop-Up

Join the pop-up of Singapore’s Cat Bite Club at Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club. Sample four cocktails crafted by co-founder Jesse Vida. Event time: 6-8 p.m., July 20, at Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club, 51 W. Hubbard St. Tickets: $75 at kittyscosmopolitanclub.com.

Rosé Soirée

Relax with views of the Chicago River while sipping over 20 varieties of wine. Enjoy pairings with Japanese-inspired small bites. Event time: 1-3:30 p.m., July 25, at Miru, 401 E. Wacker Drive. Tickets: $89 at mirurestaurant.com/events/rose-soiree.

Taste of Bronzeville

Celebrate community with food from local vendors. Features include yoga, dance lessons, and music. Event time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 25, at 37th Street and King Drive. Admission: Free tickets at tasteofbronzeville.com.

Basque Pig Roast

Chefs Eric Jorgensen and David Koehn team up to roast a whole pig. Enjoy tapas and beverage pairings in a festive setting. Event time: 1-3 p.m., July 29, at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, 2024 N. Halsted St. Tickets: $95 at cafebabareeba.com/events/basque-pig-roast.

Author: Samantha Nelson