Stock Dinner Party with Chef Zach Engel
Tuesday, Oct 7 @ 7pm | 2737 W Diversey Ave
$275 per person for four courses, all inclusive of food, beverages, and service
We're thrilled to welcome Chef Zach Engel for the October edition of our dinner party series! The James Beard Award-winning chef behind the Michelin-starred Galit and Cafe Yaya will be taking over our Firehouse Loft for one unforgettable evening—serving up a multi-course dining experience you won't want to miss.
At the Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant, Chef Zach pays homage to the Middle East with a farm-driven, Midwestern twist. The restaurant centers on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East. Galit is equally celebrated for its award-winning wine program—with a strong emphasis on Middle Eastern producers—and its inviting, community-focused hospitality that makes every guest feel at home.
Earlier this year, the team opened their sister restaurant, Cafe Yaya. Located right next door, Café Yaya is an all-day dining destination. By day, it offers a selection of house-made pastries, coffees, and breakfast and lunch items. In the afternoon and evening, guests can enjoy a curated menu of Mediterranean and French flavors paired with intriguing wines and cocktails. Weekend brunch offers a playful and innovative take on traditional favorites.
Please note: we will not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions or substitutions for this special dinner.
About Chef Zach Engel
Chef Zach is the Executive Chef and Owner of the Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant Galit and Café Yaya. Growing up in a Jewish household as the son of a rabbi, and through his many trips to Israel, Zach’s modern Middle Eastern cooking is deeply rooted in these experiences. Previously, Zach was the Chef de Cuisine at Shaya Restaurant in New Orleans, where he led a talented team to win the 2016 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, a culminating triumph after a year of many “Best New” accolades. In 2017, he was honored with the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year. In 2025, Galit was nominated as a semifinalist for “Outstanding Restaurant” by the James Beard Foundation. Café Yaya, the latest concept from James Beard Foundation award-winning Chef Zach Engel and partner Andrés Clavero, opened in spring 2025 in the heart of Lincoln Park at 2431 N Lincoln Ave.
Our dinner parties take place in the Firehouse Loft, the second-floor event space of our new headquarters in the former Logan Square firehouse at 2737 W Diversey Ave. For this special evening, Chef Zach will take over the open kitchen, cooking just steps away from guests seated around the long marble counter. Expect an intimate night of great food, drinks, music, and lively conversation as Chef Zach shares the stories behind each dish, what it’s like running two acclaimed restaurants, and much more along the way.
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Ticket price includes food, beverage, and service for the evening. Please note: No substitutions are possible for this one-of-a-kind dinner; if you have an allergy it may mean you aren’t able to eat a course, though we'll do our best to accommodate.
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