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Dylan Efron, the TV personality who’s known for his appearances on hit shows like The Traitors and Dancing with the Stars, is headed to Chicago this weekend, and you have the chance to meet him.
Efron is partnering with Pepsi for the Pepsi Eats Fest at Big Star in Wicker Park (1531 N. Damen Ave.) on Saturday, June 27. The free event is part of the soda brand’s Local Eats Deserve Pepsi platform, which showcases and supports local restaurants across the country.
On Saturday from 4 to 8pm, Efron and Pepsi are taking over Big Star for an evening of free food and drinks, and performances by rising country artist Lauren Watkins and DJ JayFunk.
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The first 100 guests will receive a free full-sized Crunch Star Supreme. Additional menu items will be available for purchase, including the limited-edition Dylan Efron Special, an exclusive fish taco created by the TV star and restaurant. Guests can also sip on Pepsi-infused cocktails and participate in the signature taste test, the Pepsi Challenge.
The event kicks off a national tour of Pepsi Eats Fests across the country, which will head to cities like Nashville, Boston and Los Angeles next. Since its launch in 2024, Local Eats Deserve Pepsi has supported more than 75,000 local restaurants across the U.S.
"Whether I'm at home or on the road traveling, I am always looking for those local spots that everyone's obsessed with," Efron says. "The local restaurants known for unforgettable dishes and the people who bring them to life every day. Events like Pepsi Eats Fest help shine a light on the restaurants and communities that define local flavor, and I'm excited to play a part in that with my own limited-edition dish paired with Pepsi."