"Eat, Drink & Be Scary" at Chamber's Annual Taste of the North Shore

A dose of Halloween spirit brings a fun twist to the 28th Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore, coming October 30 to the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. The annual fundraiser for the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce features a variety of tastes from local eateries, along with auction items, games, and a raffle drawing with a $500 grand prize. Guests have the option to wear Halloween costumes as they enjoy the festive decorations with the theme “Eat, Drink & Be Scary!”

“This annual event is always a great showcase for local restaurants and caterers,” notes Kathi Quinn, Executive Director. “We encourage the community to come and explore all the different food options and exciting auction items. It’s a fun opportunity to connect with friends, clients and co-workers. It’s also a terrific way to get ideas for your holiday catering and dining.”

Open to the public, the Auction & Taste attracts business professionals, community leaders, and foodies from Northbrook and beyond. Admission includes tastings from 19 food stations, drinks, giveaways, photo booths, and a costume contest. The evening also offers auctions, a Heads or Tails game with a prize of $250, and raffle drawings.

Participating restaurants include:

• Allgauer's on the Riverfront
• The Claim Company
• Culver's of Northbrook
• Gail's Brownies
• Grill House
• Maharaj Indian Grill
• Max and Benny's
• Morton's The Steakhouse
• Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering
• Protein Bar + Kitchen
• Renaissance Chicago North Shore
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Sarpino's Pizzeria
• Sunset Foods
• Sweetgreen
• Sweet Ride Chicago
• West Town Bakery

Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Advance registration is available on the Northbrook Chamber website, or by calling (847) 498-5555. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase; ticket holders do not need to be present at the event to win.

Sponsors are a vital part of the success of the event. The Chamber gratefully recognizes Allstate as this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Additional sponsors include Blue Fusion Partners Inc., Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar, TGM NorthShore, Northbrook Bank & Trust Co., Two Men & a Truck, Busey Bank, Haevum Aesthetics Atelier, ComEd, First Bank Chicago, Fifth Third Private Bank, Freund & Smith Advisors, Matlin Law Group, the Village of Northbrook, Weiss & Company LLP, Renee Harlan Reiki, Rosenthal Manufacturing, A-Z Entertainment, Cobalt Photography, Sweet Melissa Media, the Daily Herald, Arongold Corp., Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, and International Community Hope Project.