Green Drinks: Environmentalism and Food
Date: June 4th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Presenter: Chef Zak Dolezal, Owner of Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, Crystal Lake

Join us for this month’s McHenry County Green Drinks, proudly hosted by Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen—a 3-Star Green Certified Restaurant known for its gourmet comfort food made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Chef Zak Dolezal is not only a culinary entrepreneur but also a passionate advocate for the environment and community. Since 2009, Duke’s has been the home of Green Drinks, fostering conversations about sustainability and local action.

This month’s topic: Environmentalism and Food

America’s food system is in crisis—linked to roughly 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture sits at the intersection of both the problem and the solution to climate change. But how do our daily dining decisions fit into the bigger picture?

• Can a vegan diet truly make the biggest impact?

• Are we fully aware of the environmental cost of our meals?

Chef Zak will dive into these tough questions, unpacking the complexities of our food system and sharing insights into the positive changes already happening—as well as what more we can do to build a sustainable food future.

Come hungry for knowledge—and maybe a great meal, too.