This weekend, the City of Chicago presents the 10th annual Great Chicago Places & Spaces, a program that features more than 200 free tours covering a vast array of topics such as art and architecture, neighborhood history, shopping, and of particular interest for wasabigelatine readers, food. All events are free; the caveat is that you […]
Category Archives: Events
Chicago Restaurant Week
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Chicago Restaurant Week is February 22-29. Sponsored by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, participating restaurants offer three-course prix fixe meals, $21.95 for lunch and $31.95 for dinner. Restaurants include Aigre Doux, David Burke’s Primehouse, Fogo de Chão, and Naha. Click here for a full list of participants and to make reservations.
Wine and flowers at A.Vision
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Last week I mentioned a wine and candles event; this week — and every week — it’s wine and flowers at A.Vision, a wine and floral shop in Ukrainian Village. The minimalist yet cozy little space offers just a few types of flowers at any given time, but the selection is well-curated to complement the […]
Tatine Candles & Cellar Rat wine tasting event - Friday, Oct 12
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tatine Candles is holding an open studio sale in the Flat Iron Building as part of this year’s Around the Coyote arts festival. Candlemaker/owner Margo Bresnik’s husband Dean Schlabowske owns Cellar Rat Wine Shop just down the road, and the two of them will pair up for this event. Margo will open her production studio […]
Just Grapes wine tasting with Alpana Singh - October 3
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier and host of Check Please!, will be at a tasting at Just Grapes to discuss wine and sign her book Alpana Pours. Details below:
First Wednesdays Fall Tasting with Alpana Singh
Wednesday, October 3 at 5:30 PM
$40 for Savvy Sipper members* registered by September 26/$50 for non-members or post-September 26 registrations
- Cost includes […]
Dining, Wine, and Design at DWR
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
From Design Within Reach:
Pair your favorite chair with your favorite wine.
During our Mix or Match Sale, the arrangement is up to you: Match six for a cohesive look or mix six for an eclectic setting. Dining chairs, stools and tables in any combination are 15% off when you buy six or more. Stop into the […]
Lincoln Square Apple Fest - Saturday, September 15
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Lincoln Square’s twentieth annual Apple Fest takes place this Saturday, September 15 in Giddings Plaza (4731 N. Lincoln).
8 am: Farm vendors open
10 am - 1 pm: Children’s games provided by Timeless Toys
12 pm - 5 pm: Live music provided by Country Affair
1:30 pm: Apple pie making class taught by Chopping Block
3:15 pm: Announcement of the […]
Alice Waters in Chicago - October 6!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
News from Green City Market:
Alice Waters is coming to Chicago! To culminate her week in Chicago, she’ll be appearing at Green City Market at 9 am on October 6th, followed by a talk and book signing at Thorne Auditorium at 2:30 pm.
An Afternoon with Alice Waters
October 6, 2007
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thorne Auditorium
375 E […]
Free cookie, free recipe
Thursday, September 6, 2007
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Neiman Marcus is handing out its famous chocolate chip cookies on Monday, September 10, along with the recipe, with a nod to the cookie’s equally famous urban legend. Can’t make it? Bake your own batch — the recipe’s on the Neiman Marcus website here.
Neiman Marcus: 737 N. Michigan Avenue, […]
Morimoto cooking demo and book signing — Saturday, September 8
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef fame will be at Fox & Obel this Saturday for a demonstration and book signing. Here’s the info from Fox & Obel’s website:
Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking
FREE Demonstration and Book Signing
With Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Saturday, September 8th
Demonstration 12:30-1pm
Note: Demo is sold out
Signing 1-3pm
Chef Morimoto has been the […]
Harry Potter’s favorite snacks
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Back in July, downtown Oak Park magically transformed into the village of Hogsmeade to celebrate the release of the final Harry Potter book. It was truly a spectacle to behold — kids decked out in black robes accessorized with scarlet and gold Gryffindor scarves, live human (er, wizard) chess in the park, stands selling […]
“The Future of Food” screening this Friday
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Chicagoans — here’s some information about an event sponsored by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association:
Dear Friends:
Kimball Avenue Church, an LSNA member institution, is hosting a free screening of the film “The Future of Food” this Friday, August 10, at 8 PM.
Enjoy the film and share organic snacks with your neighbors. The event will take […]
