222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Suite 108,
Chicago, IL 60654
Thursday,
May 28, 2026
6:00-8:30pm CST
Your presence supports The Evolved Network’s work with young people across Chicago, where food becomes a pathway to connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
Each chef who joins the Eat & Evolve series brings more than skill — they bring a story. Together, they create an evening where craft meets care, and every dish becomes a conversation about community, creativity, and possibility.
- SARAH STEGNER
Prairie Grass Cafe2 x James Beard Award Winner - JAVAUNEEKA STEEN
Frontera GrillBanchet Awards Rising Star ‘26 - MAYA CAMILLE BROUSSARD
Justice of the PiesJames Beard Award Winner - CARRIE NAHABEDIAN
BrindilleJames Beard Award Finalist - 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 DINNER
- 5-course
- Intimate setting
- Each course presented by a different chef
- Opportunity for conversation and connection
THE VENUE
The BSH Experience & Design Center, nestled within LuxeHome at the MART in Chicago, is a one-of-a-kind event space housed in a beautifully restored 1930s bank vault. Located in the iconic Merchandise Mart, the Vault retains its original Art Deco charm, from the striking ceiling trim to the imposing vault doors. Shadowbox alcoves, once home to safety deposit boxes, are now lined with rich walnut and display historic memorabilia—creating a unique blend of past and present. This distinctive setting serves as a private venue for events, meetings, and intimate dining experiences.
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
Eat and Evolve has shifted from a single annual event into a series of gatherings throughout the year — creating more opportunities for connection, access, and shared experience.