Ever dreamed of cooking with the best? Now’s your chance!

Join Chef Bill Kim for fried rice, sip wine alongside Belinda Chang, master the perfect pasta with Tony Priolo, or fire up a BBQ with Dominique Leach!

Mariano’s is thrilled to relaunch the Tastemaker Kitchen at their West Loop location, a vibrant space offering interactive classes and demonstrations with renowned chefs and tastemakers, including Belinda Chang, Brian Jupiter, Bill Kim, Lamar Moore, Sarah Stegner, Tony Priolo, Todd Stein, and many more.

Experience the newly redesigned kitchen with culinary samples, beverage tastings, chef meet-and-greets, and an exclusive chance to connect with the 2026 Mariano’s Tastemakers, Chicagoland’s most notable chefs and food industry leaders.

All classes are hands-on and interactive, and ticket proceeds benefit Common Threads, a national nonprofit empowering children and families through cooking and nutrition education. Since 2003, Common Threads has helped communities make affordable, nutritious, and delicious food choices wherever they live, learn, work, and play. Championing health and wellness through the power of food.

Don’t miss your chance to taste, learn, and connect while supporting a great cause!

Mariano's Tastemakers: Taste the Night

By Common Threads

Mariano's Tastemakers: Taste the Night

Join us at Mariano’s Tastemaker Kitchen in West Loop! Learn, taste, and cook with top chefs like Belinda Chang, Bill Kim, Tony Priolo, Sarah Stegner, and more. Don’t miss this hands-on experience!