AAPI Restaurants Week and Dining Services by OCA Greater Chicago
OCA Greater Chicago (OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, Greater Chicago) highlights various programs and community events, including the AAPI Restaurants Week. This initiative showcases a wide array of dining options across the city.
A Taste of the Philippines
Located at 5914 W. Lawrence Ave Chicago, IL, A Taste of the Philippines also provides these services:
- Corporate & Event Catering
- Kamayan-Style Buffet
- Pop-Up Dinners
- Cooking Classes
You can book the restaurant for ANY of your dining needs. There is no booking fee, but please email for details. The restaurant maintains the following operating schedule:
- Wednesdays thru Fridays: 10am-2pm
- Saturdays: 9am-2pm
Holiday Schedule and Breaks
According to the HOLIDAY BREAK notice: the restaurant is OPEN 12/27 10-2pm; CLOSED 12/25 & 12/26, 12/31-1/6; and REOPENING 1/7/26 10-2pm.
Participating Chicago Restaurant Directory
The following establishments are part of the AAPI dining landscape in various neighborhoods:
| Neighborhood | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Lakeview East | 3155 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA | https://www.2d-restaurant.com/ |
| Chicago, Jefferson Park | 5914 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60630 | https://www.atasteofthephilippines.com/ |
| Chicago, Lincoln Park | 2534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA | https://www.alohaeats.com/ |
| Chicago, Heart of Chicago | 2023 S Western Ave Chicago IL 60608 | https://www.alohawagon.com/ |
| Chicago, Wicker Park | 1310 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 | https://amberagave.us/ |
| Chicago, Chinatown | 2026 S Clark St unit c, Chicago, IL 60616, USA | https://www.hellojasmineus.com/location-chinatown |
Community Programs and Initiatives
In addition to AAPI Restaurants Week, OCA Greater Chicago features several key programs such as MAPP (Mentoring Asian Pacific Professionals), the AAPI Women’s Initiative, APIA U Leadership, and B3: Build, Breakthrough & Believe.
