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Martini Dinner Series

Experience the best of Chicago dining

Chicago has long been one of America's greatest restaurant cities. Its classic dining rooms have hosted legends, brokered deals, sparked romances, and set the standard for what a truly great night out can be.

The Martini Expo Dinner Series is a collection of intimate, individually curated dining experiences set in some of Chicago's most storied and

Venue announcements coming soon—but expect nothing less than Chicago's finest.

Chefs plating food for Martini Expo dinner series.
Chef finishing a steak at Martini Expo dinner series.
Guests dining at Martini Expo dinner series.
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About The Expo
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in the Gin-dy City! 

Dale DeGroff lighting a martini at Martini Expo.

Following a wildly successful inaugural event in Brooklyn in September 2025, the Martini Expo heads to Chicago, and arrives with an incredible lineup of events.

The history, art, and culture of the Martini will be celebrated across one extraordinary week in one of America's greatest drinking and eating cities. From intimate seminars with the world's leading cocktail authorities, to a historic Martini Tour, to the spectacular Martini Masters Party—media, trade, cocktail aficionados and consumers alike will find something exciting at this year's event.