Chicago Style: Eat it Up: How Culture and Food Influence Each Other in Chicago

This Chicago Style speaker panel will look at how the history and culture around food in Chicago has influenced the city and how the city influences the food. Featuring author Michael Gebert, whose recently-released book, The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining, dives into the local restaurant scene. Lunch served.

Please note that this event will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact iopevents@uchicago.edu.

Friday, April 24, 2026

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CT

Institute of Politics