First Bites Bash

Thank you for joining us at First Bites Bash 2025! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2026.

First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week, is one of the city’s most highly anticipated culinary celebrations of the year. This all-inclusive tasting event showcases Chicago’s award-winning restaurant scene inside the iconic Field Museum. Guests can enjoy gourmet bites from acclaimed Chicago restaurants; sip wine, beer, and spirits from top brands; and explore select museum exhibits after hours.