Farm Dining
At Elawa Farm Foundation, our mission comes to life with our dining programs. It’s gathering our community, breaking bread together, and supporting our local farm community through our sourcing.
Our goal is for you to know what you are eating and to meet the people that grew and prepared your food. We aim for total transparency and accountability in our food, from seed to plate.
Burger Night
Wednesdays
6 pm
Join us for Burger Night, a casual, outdoor (weather permitting) community dinner celebrating good food and great company. We’ll be serving up charcoal-grilled burgers made with local ingredients, seasonal sides, and a buffet of homemade desserts. It’s a relaxed, backyard BBQ-style evening designed to bring people together around the table.
For every ticket sold, one serving of ground beef will be donated to our local partner, NCCP (North Chicago Community Partners), helping to provide nutritious meals to families in need.
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Summer Grill Night
Thursdays
6 pm
Gather around for Summer Grill Night, a weekly outdoor dinner that celebrates the best of the season, grilled to order over a charcoal fire. Each Thursday features a new, delicious menu—sometimes rustic, sometimes refined, always lively and full of flavor. It’s backyard BBQ meets open-air supper club. Expect vibrant sides, good company, and beautiful sunsets over the farm.
For every ticket sold, we’ll donate a serving of fresh garden produce to families supported by North Chicago Community Partners.
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A Summer Supper with Chef Thomas Carlin
Tuesday, August 19
6 pm
Kick off our Guest Chef Dinner Series with an unforgettable field-to-fork experience celebrating the connection between chefs, farmers, and the summer harvest. Elawa Farm welcomes Chef Tom Carlin of the upcoming Evanston restaurant Burl for a one-night-only collaborative dinner.
Enjoy a welcome cocktail and a five-course feast featuring:
Grilled Flatbreads with Eggplant & Peaches
Country Ham Terrine
Burl’s Achar-Roasted Carrots
Grilled Catalpa Grove Lamb with Mole Verde
Summer Fruit Crostada with Honey Ice Cream
This evening offers an exclusive first taste of Chef Tom’s seasonal, produce-driven cuisine ahead of Burl’s debut. Immerse yourself in creative dishes, farm-fresh flavors, and the spirit of summer.
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