TEN and Friends at Brindille
This dinner is an act of care. Our partner schools believe deeply in TEN's work but can't fully fund it — your presence here bridges that gap, and keeps us at the table with the young people who need us most.
$250 of your ticket is tax-deductible.
$250 of your ticket is tax-deductible.
Monday
October 5, 2026
6−9pm CST
Brindille
534 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Legendary Chef Carrie Nahabedian welcomes an extraordinary group of friends for an intimate five-course dinner with wine pairings celebrating craft, community, and purpose.
Meet the Chefs
No two chefs arrive at the kitchen the same way.
For one evening, five distinct perspectives come together to create a meal that reflects both the individuality of each chef and the generosity of sharing a table.
For one evening, five distinct perspectives come together to create a meal that reflects both the individuality of each chef and the generosity of sharing a table.
- CARRIE NAHABEDIAN
BrindilleJames Beard Award Winner - PAUL VIRANT
Petite Vie, Gaijin, Visto PrimeJames Beard Award nominee and one of Chicago's defining seasonal chefs - MINDY SEGAL
Mindy's BakeryJames Beard Award Winner - SARAH STEGNER
Prairie Grass Cafe2 x James Beard Award Winner - SEBASTIAN WHITE
Evolved Kitchen and GardenThe 6 Best Private Chefs In Chicago ( Modern Luxury and Chicago Magazine), InsideHook Magazine: Name 20 Chefs to Watch in 2024
THE VENUE
Brindille, named "Best New Restaurant in 2013" by Chicago Tribune, offers a glimpse into refined Parisian cuisine and atmosphere from the James Beard-award winning team that brought you NAHA. Enjoy Chef Carrie Nahabedian's classic French fare in a refined setting, with delicate china, French linens, and fine art. The wine list, selected by Michael Nahabedian, highlights his most beloved regions of France and the Old World. Tasting menus available upon request.
THE CAUSE
Proceeds support The Evolved Network’s work alongside youth in Chicago, where food becomes a way to build trust, explore identity, and create spaces of belonging.
“There is so much love in here” - CJA teacher
“We don’t use food to fix anything. We use it to be with people — and see what becomes possible from there.”
— Sebastian White
Double your impact through employer matching—TEN can provide any required documentation. For sponsorship inquiries, contact info@theevolvednetwork.org.