The UTILITY 2026 schedule has officially landed. Two days of panels, tastings, conversations, and so much more.
Plan your moves. Circle your moments. We’ll see you there.
Full schedule is live on utilityshow.com (and still evolving)
It wouldn’t be UTILITY without our flash tattoos!
We’re back with @opentable and @greatlakestattoo , bringing a fresh sheet of flash for 2026. Show up early. Head to the OpenTable Lounge. Get on the list. Pick your piece. It’s that easy (and awesome.)
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your new ink from talented artists like @danni.nievera , @kevinlearytattoo , @blheuser , and @nickcolella .
We are so excited to announce the winner of this year’s Restaurant Pitch Competition hosted by UTILITY and Love Local℠ with Chase. Let’s hear it for @umamicue who’s creative take on barbeque had the judges clamoring for more.
With $20k in their pocket we can’t wait to see how they evolve their concept. A huge thank you to all the judges and participants at this year’s competition. See you next year in Chicago!
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 18+. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Contest starts at 12:00:01 AM ET on 4/9/25; ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 4/27/25 or upon receipt of the 300th eligible submission. To enter and for full Official Rules, visit
/pages/pitch-competition-official-rules. Total ARV of all prizes: $25,000. Sponsor: Tilit NYC, Inc., 62 Allen St, Floor 3, New York, NY 10002.
Close your eyes and picture this: A whole fish, knives laid out, and a chef that’s about to get to work.
That will be the scene as Chef @codyrequejo and @chuboknives leads the @seremonifish Grade Whole Fish Butchery Experience happening tomorrow at UTILITY.
We’re incredibly excited to welcome our esteemed judges @chefaz , @insta.flamm , @therealellenyin , @alonshaya , and other industry veterans who know exactly how hard this business is. And don’t forget there’s $20,000 on the line. That’s the Pitch Competition.
Round 1 happens on Sunday. Final round and winner announced on Monday. This is what makes UTILITY so special.
Presented by @chase .
The best independent restaurants are built on way more than just good food.
That’s why we’re bringing together @cheferickwilliams , @jasonhammel , @codib , and @corrie_wang at UTILITY for a conversation around community, support systems, and building something independently without trying to do it all yourself.
Moderated by @monicaengreporter . Presented by @spoton .
The UTILITY Pizza Throwdown is coming in HOT–and we’re throwing down! With two of the biggest pizza heavy hitters, this is going be legendary.
Who will make the best pie? See you there to find out!
Featuring Ryan Catolico and Enrique Huizar of @novel.pizza , and @chefdanjacobs of @esterev.mke .
Major shoutout to @eatframani for providing the cured meats.
🚨Sneak preview alert! Before they open to the public UTILITY guests will get to experience @elcamaronpeludo , the newest project from Giovanni Cervantes, @apollenair , and @soychefcarlos !
You truly can’t get more exclusive than that. Taste it first only at UTILITY.
Presented by @square .
Imagine having the opportunity to pitch your restaurant idea in front of @chefaz , @insta.flamm , @therealellenyin , @alonshaya , and other industry veterans who know exactly how hard this business is. And don’t forget there’s $20,000 on the line. That’s the Pitch Competition.
Huge shoutout to our six semi-finalists @o.amosu , Amaryllis Rivera Nassar, @thedessertmage & Yassmeen Jackson, @lana_cooks , @detroitcora , and @upstatepizzaman for making it this far.
Round 1 happens on Sunday. Final round and winner announced on Monday. This is what makes UTILITY so special.
Presented by @chase .
CAN YOU SMELL…WHAT UTILITY.IS.COOKING!?
The sweetest part of our show brings together pastry aficionados Justin Lerias, @sarahlustbagel , @philipspeer , @sugarfairy , @pastryschiff , and @_jacquesofalltrades to make your mouths water.
The hardest thing to resist at UTILITY will be this. We’re already full.
Somewhere out there, a jar of @dukes_mayonnaise is smiling because Chef @the_shuaiwang is back at UTILITY for a live demo on Monday afternoon.
Get there early if you want a good spot. And remember to keep that Twang on you!
