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 (Community Dinner)
Wednesdays
6 pm
Burger Night is your invitation to enjoy Elawa Farm in its most relaxed and welcoming form—a casual, family-friendly community dinner centered around locally sourced ingredients, bold flavors, and gathering around the table. Each week features a new signature charcoal-grilled burger, seasonal sides, and a buffet of homemade desserts.
For every ticket purchased, one serving of ground beef will be donated to families supported by North Chicago Community Partners, extending the spirit of sharing beyond our table.
A detailed menu can be viewed on our reservation page.
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Summer Grill Night (Community Dinner)
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 week, we feature 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 donate a serving of fresh garden produce to families supported by North Chicago Community Partners.
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May Farm Dinner: Elawa in Bloom
Saturday, May 16
6 pm
Join us this May for Elawa in Bloom, a seasonal Farm Dinner celebrating the moment the land awakens. Hosted in our historic Hay Barn, the evening features a thoughtfully prepared five-course dinner highlighting early spring ingredients, with curated beverage pairings.
Farm Director Sam Cline, Executive Chef Lee Kuebler, and Sommelier Tim Clark will share insights throughout the evening, inviting guests to connect more deeply with the land, the season, and their meal.
A detailed menu and full event information can be viewed on our reservation page.
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Cinco de Mayo with Ernesto Rodriguez
Saturday, May 2
6 pm
Join us for a festive Cinco de Mayo Farm Dinner in our historic Hay Barn, featuring guest Chef Ernesto Rodriguez of El Molcajete Sauces. The evening begins with a welcome mezcal margarita and canapés, followed by a seated, multi-course dinner with curated wine pairings.
Chef Ernesto’s seasonal menu highlights bold, farm-fresh flavors inspired by the holiday, including chayote salad, agua chile, chiles en nogada, and classic flan.
Guests are invited to arrive early to explore the farm grounds before enjoying a communal, farm-style dining experience.
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