Friends! We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural gala benefiting The Veraison Project, a non-profit made up of a passionate and diverse team of beverage professionals to make our industry more inclusive and equitable. To celebrate just how excited we are to be hosting in Chicago, our theme this year is: FETE GALA. show off, dress up, and wine down.

This evening’s Gala will be set as food and wine showcase featuring some of Chicago’s most talented culinary and beverage headliners. Eat great food and taste fantastic wines from all around the world, all hand-selected by our team of sommeliers and educators.

We hope at the end of this event, be it food or drink, you’ll find a new place to explore. Cheers to us!

About The Veraison Project

The Veraison Project is a vibrant and dynamic 501c3 non-profit organization, seeking to transform and increase equity within beverage industry by empowering and financially assisting the next generation of wine and beverage professionals.

Dishes and Crafted Cocktails by:

Brandon Rodgers, Chef Brandon Rodgers, LLC

Christine Cikowski & Josh Kulp, Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Chloe Gould, DixiePura

Dominique Leach, Lexington Betty Smokehouse

Sebastian White, The Evolved Network

Stevan Miller, Esmé

Taylor Mason, Taylor’s Tacos