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The 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week runs from January 23 to February 8, 2026 and is produced by Choose Chicago as a citywide invitation to explore the region's dining scene through special prix fixe menus. The 2026 edition features a record-breaking field of more than 550 participating restaurants spanning more than 30 Chicago neighborhoods and more than 60 suburban communities, ranging from marquee fine-dining rooms to neighborhood favorites. The lineup also includes more than 150 women- and/or minority-owned businesses and more than 75 restaurants making their Restaurant Week debut, making it both a dining event and a broad snapshot of Chicago hospitality.
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