Friday, May 17
Unicornucopia: Big Fork, Co-op Sauce, and Pipeworks Brewing collaboration party at Star Lounge. A Chicago Craft Beer Week four course, four beer pairing dinner. First magical course: Wisconsin morels, Michigan asparagus, crispy Don Pedro's prosciutto, shaved salt cured yolk, and fermented poblano vinaigrette; paired with Pipeworks' Ninja Vs. Unicorn Double IPA. Admission $45.
Saturday, May 18
The Slinger. The Jumpball. The Garbage Plate. The Deuces Wild RIP.
If you’re a regular at Chicago-area diners, you may know that these are the names of some legendary signature specials. And if you don’t yet, you’re in for a treat because Curious Citizen Rachel Kimura asked us:
Friday, May 10
Peterson Garden Project second annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale at the Peterson Garden Project Learning Center. This three day event will offer baked goods by local pastry chefs, plus heirloom, organic, and locally grown seedlings specifically selected to grow well in Chicago. The fundraiser will benefit the project's learning programs. Please remembert to BYOBT (Bring Your Own Bags and Trays). Admission FREE, baked goods and seedlings additional, and act as your donation.
Saturday, May 11
Oak Park's inaugural Great Food Truck Rally at the Pilgrim Congregational Church. The church will also have a limited supply of their famous homemade donuts (plain, powdered sugar, and cinnamon sugar) as featured in Saveur magazine. The church building itself, Queen Anne Revival Style and on the National Register of Historic Places, will be open for tours.
Chicago's very own Paul Kahan tied for Outstanding Chef at the 2013 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards with New York City's David Chang Monday night.
The James Beard Foundation 2013 media awards presented Friday night in New York City included two notable recipients from Chicago.
Congratulations to WBEZ's very own Fear of Frying on winning best Radio Show/Audio Webcast with host Nina Barrett and producer Lynette Kalsnes.
Friday, April 26
Bike a Bee fundraiser at 3624 West Wrightwood Avenue. Make a beeline just west of Logan Square for a honey of a bake sale, local beer and spirits, merchandise (including temporary tattoos), and silent auction. Bid on buzz-worthy prizes like a Longman & Eagle lost weekend (drinks and overnight stay), Pleasant House Bakery gift certificate, and Arize kombucha. Bike a Bee gives beehives to community gardens all over Chicago and cares for them (for free) by bicycle. Admission FREE, food and drink additional and act as donations.
Saturday, April 27
Recipe for Success: Starting and Growing a Food Business in Chicago at the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship, University of Chicago Law School. Hungry for information about how to succeed in a food venture?
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