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 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
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
What we love
There are offering four different, so whether you are in the industry or just a lover of rum, there is a 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 quant 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.
