(from timeout.com)

Chicago has a summer festival for just about everything, and when it comes to food and drink, there’s no shortage of fantastic options. Windy City Smokeout caters to barbecue enthusiasts, Chicago Hot Dog Fest offers encased meats galore and Festa Italiana brings meatballs and pasta to University Village. Kicking off this weekend, Chicago will land its first ever Thai Food Festival, which will tap local Thai restaurants and performers for two days of live music, food and entertainment. (MORE HERE)