TEN and Friends at Brindille
An intimate dinner in support of The Evolved Network
BRINDILLE
534 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Monday,
OCTOBER 5, 2026
6-9pm CST

Legendary Chef Carrie Nahabedian welcomes an extraordinary group of friends for an intimate five-course dinner celebrating craft, community, and purpose.

Your presence supports The Evolved Network’s work with young people across Chicago, where food becomes a pathway to connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
$250 of your purchase is tax-deductible. Double your impact through employer matching—TEN can provide any required documentation. For sponsorship inquiries, contact info@theevolvednetwork.org.
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.
  • CARRIE NAHABEDIAN
    Brindille
    James Beard Award Winner
  • PAUL VIRANT
    Petite Vie, Gaijin, Visto Prime
    James Beard Award nominee and one of Chicago's defining seasonal chefs
  • MINDY SEGAL
    Mindy's Bakery
    James Beard Award Winner
  • SARAH STEGNER
    Prairie Grass Cafe
    2 x James Beard Award Winner
  • SEBASTIAN WHITE
    Evolved Kitchen and Garden
    The 6 Best Private Chefs In Chicago ( Modern Luxury and Chicago Magazine),  InsideHook Magazine: Name 20 Chefs to Watch in 2024

THE DINNER

  • 5-course with wine pairings
  • Intimate setting
  • Each course presented by a different chef
  • Opportunity for conversation and connection

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