Little Diner’s Crew is a dining club for kids between the ages of 4-12. We expand kids palates beyond mac-n-cheese and chicken fingers. Each month LDC hosts a unique dining experience at a different restaurant that allow kids to travel the world through food. Kids interact with chefs, taste different cuisines, rate each dish, learn how food is prepared, and appropriate dining etiquette.
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This, That, & etc. – A Soulful Storytelling Experience
Saturday, January 31st
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
etc. 404 S. Wells St.
Chicago, IL
Registration Closes January 29th
What happens when food becomes a story… and the story continues with etc.?
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next culinary adventure at etc., a restaurant where the menu doesn’t just list dishes—it sparks curiosity.
At etc., modern American cuisine meets global influence, Southern soul, and a whole lot of heart. This is Southern cooking reimagined—rooted, but not restrained. Refined, but never out of touch.
And just like its name, etc. leaves room for imagination. This, that, and then some.
During our “This, That & etc.” experience, our Crew will explore how food tells stories—stories of family, migration, culture, and creativity. We’ll taste bold flavors inspired by the South, discover how Chicago’s North and South are deeply connected through foodways, and learn how generations of Black families carried recipes, traditions, and soul with them—adding a little “etc.” along the way.
It’s a chance for kids to taste something new and ask questions.
There is a sweet treat on the menu, but we believe the best meals don’t end at dessert—they continue in conversation, curiosity, and connection.
We can’t wait to gather around the table with you for this, that, and etc.
LDC & Starbucks Reserve Roastery Immersive
More Details Coming
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
646 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
Little Diner’s Crew has partnered with Starbucks Reserve Roastery for a fun coffee experience curated exclusively for the kids. This isn’t your typical outing—it’s a behind-the-scenes, fully immersive adventure inside one of Chicago’s most iconic spaces.
Here’s what awaits:
✨ Meet the Roasting Team
Get up close with the experts who bring some of the world’s finest coffees to life. Kids and adults will learn how roasting works, see the magic behind the craft, and ask all their burning questions.
✨ Guided Tour of the Roastery
Explore the multi-level wonderland, discover rare equipment, and see how the space transforms raw beans into unforgettable beverages.
✨ Gelato Tasting for the Kids
Little diners get a sweet, handcrafted tasting that’s guaranteed to spark joy.
✨ Coffee Tasting + Cocktail for Adults
Parents can sip, savor, and toast the with a special tasting experience.
✨ Take-Home Treat
Every child leaves with a delicious treat to keep the sweetness going.
More details and dates coming soon!
Allow us to host a private dining experience for your Crew. Reach out for more information. info@littledinerscrew.com
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