They also have participated in the Meals on Wheels Benefit, the Taste of the Nation Benefit for Hunger Relief and the Taste of the NFL Nationwide Benefit for Hunger Relief , to name a few. The couple and their staff focus on regionally produced products, supporting small farmers such as Judy Shad in Southern Indiana who makes amazing goat cheese and Diana and Jared Loerzel who feature beautiful greens from their Herb Wagon Farm in Mineral, Illinois as well as a Farmer's co-op in Madison, Wisconsin. Rotating Regional Cuisine Zinfandel is located in the arty River North area of Chicago, surrounded by trendy eateries, clubs and art galleries. Some have compared this section of the city to New York's SoHo. The decor is a study in Americana.
American music furthers the theme, with everything from big band and swing to traditional jazz.
Goss's menu offers a flavorful marriage of culinary styles from across the United States. So diverse are the foods, Susan enjoys preparing a changing monthly menu of specials in addition to the regular fare. Each month focuses on a different region and the styles of cooking native to that area. While January is normally Coast to Coast Barbecue month, a fire in the restaurant's smoker made a slight detour in the normal specialties for this tribute. Low Country Fare, featuring cuisine native to the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia.