Flavors of Albany Park 2022
The North River Commission's annual restaurant crawl is back bigger than ever with FOUR routes to choose from! Come indulge in the diverse Flavors of Albany Park.
North River Commission is excited to invite you to the event of the summer! Flavors of Albany Park is back bigger than ever with an all-new route, giving you FOUR routes to choose from! Let's celebrate the #GlobalRootsLocalHeart at the largest restaurant crawl in Chicago!
Experience the diverse, international cultures, and cuisines by tasting the delicious "Flavors of Albany Park" at our neighborhood restaurant crawl on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. 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. The choice is yours! Attendees receive a "passport" as their ticket and route guide to taste sample-sized portions of culinary delights from local restaurants along:
- Lawrence WEST - all new restaurants to Flavors
- Lawrence EAST
- Kedzie
- Montrose
Take your time walking from restaurant to restaurant. Each restaurant on the route will offer a sample of their food, a sweet treat, or a unique drink to all attendees.
FLAVORS TICKETS
- $40 for adults
- $13 for kids,12 and under
- $25 for students, with valid ID, including university students
- $25 for seniors, 60+
Tickets are an additional $5 on the day of the event. Tickets are limited on each route. Flavors sold out in 2019 and 2021 so get your tickets today!
Flavors of Albany Park takes place outside rain or shine. No refunds.
ROUTE OPTIONS and CHECK IN: When you purchase your ticket, pick between FOUR routes this year!
- Lawrence WEST Route- all new restaurants to Flavors
- Lawrence EAST Route
- Kedzie Route
- Montrose Route
For your convenience, this year we will have 3 check-in locations depending on your route choice:
- Lawrence WEST & EAST routes at La Fogata, 3433 W Lawrence Ave.
- Montrose Ave Route at Surge Billiards, 3241 W Montrose.
- Kedzie Ave Route at Noon-O-Kabab, 4701 N Kedzie Ave.
Check-in opens at 4:45 pm and each check-in location will have your first "taste" to get you started!
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.
SAFETY considerations: Flavors is an outdoor event and will follow CDC, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Illinois Department of Public Health COVID19 guidelines.
BONUS!!
Free After Party Lot Jams concert by Mariachi Sirenas at Surge Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
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North River Commission presenta... Flavors of Albany Park
¡North River Commission se complace en invitarle al evento del verano! ¡Flavors of Albany Park está de vuelta más grande que nunca con CUATRO rutas para elegir! Celebremos las #RaícesGlobalesCorazonesLocales en el tour gastronómico más grande de la ciudad.
Experimente las diversas culturas y cocinas internacionales probando los deliciosos "Sabores de Albany Park" en un recorrido de restaurantes de nuestro vecindario el miércoles 22 de junio, de 5:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Albany Park es la "puerta de entrada al mundo de Chicago" que se refleja en la variedad distintiva de cocinas étnicas de más de 60 restaurantes participantes.
Flavors of Albany Park explora la profundidad y diversidad de cocinas globales a través de CUATRO rutas. ¡La decisión es suya! Su boleto será un "pasaporte" que le enseñará su ruta para probar pequeñas muestras del platillo estrella de cada restaurante. Las muestras pueden ser bocaditos, postres o una bebida que harán que quiera regresar a por más!
- Ruta Lawrence OESTE - nuevos restaurantes a Flavors
- Ruta Lawrence ESTE
- Ruta Kedzie
- Ruta Montrose
BOLETOS:
- Adultos $40
- Niños $13 (menores de 12)
- Estudiantes $25 (con ID estudiantil, incluye universitario)
- Tercera edad $25 (60+)
El día del evento los boletos costarán $5 más. Cada ruta tendrá un número limitado de boletos, así que compre sus boletos ahora!
**Flavors of Albany Park tomará lugar llueva o haga sol. No habrá reembolsos.**
OPCIONES DE RUTAS y REGISTRO: ¡Elija entre CUATRO rutas este año!
- Ruta Lawrence OESTE - nuevos restaurantes a Flavors
- Ruta Lawrence ESTE
- Ruta Kedzie
- Ruta Montrose
Para su comodidad, este año tendremos 3 puntos de registro según la ruta que elija:
- Rutas de Lawrence OESTE & ESTE será en La Fogata, 3433 W Lawrence Ave.
- Ruta Montrose será en Surge Billiards, 3241 W Montrose.
- Ruta Kedzie será en Noon-O-Kabab, 4701 N Kedzie Ave.
El registro para todas las rutas empezará a las 4:45 pm, en donde recibirá su "pasaporte" y la primera muestra para empezar su tour.
¿Vegetariano/a? Cada restaurante escoge las muestras que ofrecerán. Nosotros les aconsejamos que brinden opciones vegetarianas, pero no están obligados a hacerlo.
BONO: para cerrar con broche de oro, está invitado al concierto gratuito Lot Jams en Surge Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm.
Consideraciones COVID-19: Flavors es un evento al aire libre y seguirá las reglas de COVID19 de la CDC, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago y el Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois.
MORE BUSINESSES COMING SOON!!!!!!! ¡Espere más negocios!
[NEW] LAWRENCE WEST ROUTE
- Antojitos Majicos de la Michoacana [NEW]
- Aras Dulce Michoacan
- Be Fitness Nutrition [NEW]
- Birriería el Texcal [NEW]
- Cardona's Restaurant [NEW]
- Dulce de Leche Cafe
- El Quetzal Guatemalan Restaurant
- Joe's Food and Liquors [NEW]
- La Coco [NEW]
- La Fogata
- La Michoacana Premium
- Lawrence Fish Market [NEW]
- Saborcito Ecuatoriano [NEW]
- Taqueria los Flacos [NEW]
- Thiago's Restaurant [NEW]
- Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill [NEW]
- Yummy Buffet [NEW]
LAWRENCE EAST ROUTE
- Antepli Turkish
- Antojitos Pueblita
- Brazilian Bowl
- Campesino Restaurant
- Cilantro Taco House
- El Fogón de Elena
- ERIS Brewery and Cider House hosted at Tailwind Cycles
- Gorilla Sushi
- Hot Dog Station
- La Cuisine Personal Chef
- La Michoacana Premium
- Lindo Michoacan Restaurant
- Nighthawk
- Pisco Peruvian Restaurant & Bar
- SUBO Filipino Kitchen
- Tito's Flower Shop
- Xecul Restaurante hosted at Tito's Flower Shop
KEDZIE ROUTE
- El Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar
- Bokeh
- Brü Coffeeworks hosted at Somethin' Sweet Donuts
- Cermak Fresh Market [NEW]
- Fruityland Ice Cream
- Kabobi - Persian & Mediterranean Grill
- Khepri Cafe
- LD Pho
- Lebanon Bites
- Machetes Big Quesadillas
- Miko's Italian Ice hosted at a.favorite design
- Noon O Kabab
- Paleteria Puebla
- Salam Restaurant
- Sanabel Bakery & Grocery
- Somethin' Sweet Donuts
- Taqueria San Juanito
- Wabi Sabi
- WARD Bakery
MONTROSE ROUTE
- Angelo's Wine Bar
- El Chile Restaurant and Pancake House
- Chim Thai Cuisine [NEW]
- El Rincon del Elote y Paleteria
- Harding Cafe hosted at Joel Hall Dancers & Center
- Kale My Name
- Lake Effect Brewing hosted at Templestowe Pub
- Los Primos Grocery
- Mi Fogata hosted at Montrose Saloon
- Naranja Dulce
- El Nuevo Langostino
- Panaderia Anthony
- Pizza y Pan Pa' Ya
- Surge Billiards
- Taco Max
- TTS Tacos & Tortas hosted at Joel Hall Dancers & Center
- West River Cafe
- Wild Nutrifit hosted at Green Spaces
Special appearances by:
- a. favorite design
- Green Spaces Plant Shop
- Joel Hall Dancers & Center
- Montrose Saloon
- Tailwind Cycles
- Templestowe Pub
End the evening at the free Flavors After-Party, which is also the 1st Lot Jams show, hosted by Surge Coffee Bar + Billiards, 3241 W Montrose. The parking lot next to Surge will have a live band playing from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The live band after-party is dependent on the weather, so we will take the party inside Surge if it rains. Lot Jams! is sponsored in part by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Thank you to DCASE and all of the Lot Jams! sponsors.
Band info: Mariachi Sirenas is proud to represent the genre of mariachi music in the windy city. As Chicago’s First All-Women Mariachi, they are honored to be a part of the community of strong women working together to promote the folkloric arts of Latin America. Mariachi Sirenas was founded by members Ibet Herrera and Eréndira Izguerra, both with a dream to bring women together for the art of mariachi music in their hometown.
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Termine su velada asistiendo al primer concierto de Lot Jams, en el parqueadero de Surge Coffee Bar + Billiards, 3241 W Montrose de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm., con la banda Mariachi Sirenas.
Informacion de la Banda: Mariachi Sirenas se enorgullece de representar el género de la música de mariachi en la ciudad de los vientos. Como el primer mariachi de mujeres de Chicago, tienen el honor de ser parte de la comunidad de mujeres fuertes que trabajan juntas para promover las artes folclóricas de Latino America. Mariachi Sirenas fue fundado por las integrantes Ibet Herrera y Eréndira Izguerra, ambas con el sueño de unir a las mujeres para el arte de la música de mariachi en su ciudad natal.
EVENT ORGANIZERS
- North River Commission
- Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
EVENT SPONSORS, thank you!
Presenting Sponsors
- ALBANK, Albany Bank & Trust
- Meeting Tomorrow
- Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area #60 (SSA)
Gold Sponsors
- Full Circle Communities
- Swedish Covenant Health
Silver Sponsors
- TFA Signs
- Tania Ramirez at State Farm
- Rany Management
- Wintrust Bank- Mayfair Branch
Bronze Sponsors
- Lichter Realty
- BASS Management
- Gift of Hope
- Country Financial
MORE EVENT DETAILS
On the day of Flavors, you will pick up your route-specific passport at the designated check-in for your route. Check-in begins at 4:45 pm and the last check-in is at 7:00 pm.
Flavors begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. Wander your route and enjoy local bites until 8:00 pm. When you're ready, go to Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, to enjoy the FREE after-party with live music in the parking lot.
Tickets are $40 adults, $13 kids (12 and under), $25 students (with valid ID, includes university), $25 seniors (60+). Tickets are an additional $5 on the day of the event. Tickets are limited on each route. Flavors sold out in 2019 and 2021, so buy your tickets today!
Flavors goes ahead RAIN or SHINE and our restaurants will be ready for you either way. No Refunds.
Safety considerations: Flavors is an outdoor event and will follow CDC, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Illinois Department of Public Health COVID19 guidelines.
TRANSPORTATION
- CTA Brown Line Kedzie or Kimball
- CTA Bus Routes #78, #80, #81, #82, #93
- Divvy stations at Kedzie and Leland- Lawrence and Christiana- Montrose and Albany
- Parking, metered on street
QUESTIONS/PREGUNTAS
Call Dalia at 312-860-8543 or email dalia@northrivercommission.org
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
5PM - 8PM CDT
Location
Noon O Kabab
4701 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
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Fees/Admission
$13 - $40
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