INDUSTRY GRATITUDE CRUISE

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Mon Jun 15 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:15 am

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Wendella Tours & Cruises | Chicago, IL

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INDUSTRY GRATITUDE CRUISE

Date & Time: June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Central Time)

Venue: Wendella Tours & Cruises

Join us for a morning cruise on the Chicago River just before the James Beard Award Ceremony. This special event honors the chefs, restaurateurs, and their teams who make Chicago's food scene extraordinary.

Guests will enjoy coffee and donuts while sailing from Michigan & Wacker to Chinatown, taking in the unique sights of the city along the way.

Hosted By:

Chicago Asian Network

Chef Thai Dang

Do-Rite Donuts

Cà Phê Dà Vietnamese Coffee

Chicago Water Taxi

Wendella Tours & Cruises


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Wendella Tours & Cruises, 400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

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