Our guide to what’s happening in Chicago’s culinary world:
99 Counties inaugural Spring Farm Dinner
Chefs Brad Newman and Jesse Lee of Brasserie by C&C, curate a 99 Counties (farm-to-front door delivery service) first-ever dinner. The four-course, spring-inspired dinner begins with 99 Counties pasture-raised chicken thighs; the second course spotlights braised organic 99 Counties Pork Shank: the third course is slow cooked 99 Counties grass-fed beef boneless short ribs. The meal concludes with 1950s-inspired cookies (made with butter, local heirloom grains, eggs, Valrhona chocolate and Tahitian vanilla bean). Visit 99counties.com.
What we love
Guests will receive a complimentary 99 Counties trucker hat or beanie to commemorate the evening.
Details
5 p.m. April 16; Guild Row, 3130 N. Rockwell St.
Cost
$65
Eataly Vino Camp Sardegna
This walk-around food and wine tasting features more than 20 Sardinian wines and small bites. All participants must be 21+, with government-issued ID. Printed copy of email confirmation or text confirmation required. Check-in is outside of La Scuola di Eataly on the second floor. Visit eataly.com.
What we love
Wine producers and experts will be on hand to answer questions.
Details
6 p.m. April 14; Eataly 43 E. Ohio St.
Cost
$75
Sample a variety of premium rums at the Chicago Rum Festival.
Courtesy Chicago Rum Fest
Chicago Rum Festival
This year is the 7th Annual Chicago Rum Festival. The highly anticipated event offers a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring premium rum samples, speaker programing and entertainment. Visit Chicago Rum Fest.com.
What we love
Whether you are in the industry or just a lover of rum, there is a speaker session for you.
Details
2-7 p.m. April 22 (three sessions); Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.
Cost
$20-$200
Dining in the Dark, Chicago at Hubbard Inn
Guests will don blindfolds to experience the sensuality of the food and wine served. There will be three menus offered: blue (seafood), green (vegan) and red (meat). Must be 21+ with valid identification. Visit feverup.com
What we love
Three distinct menus to choose from.
Details
6 or 8:30 p.m. April 8, (optional dates April 14, 19 and 26); Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St.
Cost
$85
Kids Pizza Party at The Kids’ Table
Two hands-on cooking session for kids age 5-10. The menu: build-your-own pizza and chocolate cupcakes. Ingredients, tools and aprons provided. One adult must sign up with a child. Sibling discounts available. Visit kids-table.com
What we love
Building cooking skills at a young age.
Details
1 and 4 p.m. April 8; The Kids’ Table, 2337 W. North Ave.
Cost
$50
Second Annual Munch March Dessert and Appetizer Crawl
Ravenswood is the place to be for this fun event. Participating businesses include: Chicago’s Pizza, Cultivate by Forbidden Root, Gnome Brew, Hilary’s Cookies, Hop Butcher for the World, Land & Lake Ravenswood, Pickled Prince, Spoken Cafe, XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant and more. Ages 21+. Visit eventbrite.com
What we love
The chance to explore one of Chicago’s quaint neighborhoods.
Details
5:30 p.m. April 20; check-in is at First Slice Pie Cafe, 1969 W. Montrose Ave.
Cost
General admission $25, in advance; $30 day of event.
