JBF Greens Chicago x Kayao
Tue, October 7, 2025
Reception 6:00 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM
Kayao
1252 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
General Admission
$105
Join JBF Greens for vibrant Peruvian flavors in Old Town.
Opened in June 2024 by Éxodo Hospitality Group, Kayao showcases the culinary vision of chefs Jose Luiz Chavez and Adolfo Gosalvez. Named after Callao, the bustling Peruvian port in Lima, the restaurant honors the Japanese and Chinese influences on Peruvian cuisine.
For this occasion, chef Jose will craft a three-course, seafood-focused menu that tells the story of Peruvian cuisine through an unexpected lens, tracing his journey from the Andes of Venezuela to the kitchens of Lima, New York City, and Chicago.
Who's Cooking
Jose Luis Chavez
Menu
Stay tuned for updates!
Additional Information
Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, the James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and an option to donate tickets.
If the event is sold out, and you’d like to join our waitlist, please send your name and number of tickets to greens@jamesbeard.org.
Terms
*70% of your ticket price will go directly to the host chef to support their business; 30% will go towards the Foundation’s national programming that is rooted in advocacy, racial equity, sustainability, and women’s leadership for the culinary industry.
*Ticket price is inclusive of all food offerings, beverage pairings and gratuity.
Hosted By
National Greens Sponsor
Official James Beard Foundation Partners
