Dollop And Hoosier Mama Pie New Spot

Dollop Coffee House dollopcoffee.com and Hoosier Mama Pie hoosiermamapie.com  open another shop at 749 Chicago, Evanston, on Nov. 4 the shop will serve up coffee along side Hoosier Mama pies. The two are already a team with Dollop selling Hoosier Mama pies at its two locations, 345 E. Ohio and 4181 N. Clarendon. Can't get enough of the famous pie? Pick up a copy of Paula Haney's newly released Hoosier Mama Book of Pie: Recipes, Techniques, and Wisdom From the Hoosier Mama Pie Company ($22.65). Available for Kindle at  Amazon ($16.77) www.amazon.com.

Found Opens For Lunch

Beginning Nov. 5 Found, 1631 Chicago, Evanston, will offer lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The autumn-inspired menu will feature items such as apple and beet salad; roasted sweet peppers sandwich; ham and gouda flatbread and wallet and goat sausage stew. The restaurant's "Movable Feast" craft dinner series coninues Nov. 19 with North Shore Distillery and On Part Plant for a plant-base dish and crafted cocktail dinner at the Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood, Evanston . http://www.foundkitchen.com

Photo credit James Atkins

The CHILL Is On

The 7th Annual CHILL, Chicago's largest international wine and culinary event, returns Nov. 14 at LuxeHome in the Merchandise Mart, 222 Mart Plaza. A VIP reception starts at 5 p.m. The tasting, featuring food and wine samples from Chicago's most popular chefs, mixologists and restaurants, begins at 6 p.m. Among the more than 40 participants will be Chef Richard Farina of  Moto and Chef Tim Havidic of iNG whipping up culinary specialties. Tickets are $115; $175 for tasting and VIP reception. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the event will be divided between three charities: Respiratory Health Association  lungchicago.org; Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra  cyso.org and the Lynn Sage Foundation  lynnsagefoundation.org.  http://www.luxehome.com/chill 

CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar Pickle Night

West Loop's CH Distiller & Cocktail Bar, 564 W. Randolph, hosts NYC Rick's Pickle Night 5-8 Nov. 1. Rick Field will be on hand to tout his famous product during the event. A sampling station includes People's Pickle (garlic dill), Phat Beets (aromatic pickled beets). Chef JP Doiron's pickle hors d'oeuvres include deviled eggs with Field's smokra (pickled parika okra). Pickle tini kits will be available for purchase; $45. Admission to the event is free. http://www.chdistillery.com

Porkchop Food Truck Keeps Rolling

Porkchop's, 941 W. Randolph,  food truck pops up noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 11  at the Hines VA Hospital, 2100 S. Fifth, Hines, IL. On the menu-- pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches along with mac and cheese. Follow the truck's movement @ChicagoPORKCHOP on Twitter.  http://www.chicagoporkchop.com

Rockit Burger Hosts It's First Annual Whiskey Festival

Pick your poison, uh, distiller of choice during Rockit Burger Bar's, 3700 N. Clark, first, and what is planned to be, annual Whiskeyfest 7-9 p.m. Nov. 8; $15. Sixteen whiskeys and bourbons will be featured during the event. Special guest Jane Connor from Maker's Mark will be on hand to discuss her brand. http://www.rockitburgerbar.com

Chef Alain Roby's New Cookbook

Pastry chef Alain Roby of All Chocolate Kitchen, 33 S. Third, Geneva, and current Chicago Culinary Museum's Pastry Chef of the Year, recently released the second edition of his popular dessert book Alain Roby's American Classics, Casual and Elegant Desserts ($39.95). Recipes include spoon biscuit blueberry cobbler a la mode, chocolate mashed potato cake and chocolate devil's food cake. HOme chefs still looking for the perfect holiday dessert Chef Roby has that covered as well with the apple butter pumpkin pie and caramel pumpkin flan recipes. http://www.allchocolatekitchen.com

Rhine Hall Opens Nov. 2

West Town's new tony brandy distillery, bar and touring facility Rhine Hall, 2010 W. Fulton, opens Nov. 2. The venue, owned and operated by father and daughter Charlie and Jenny Sloberg will feature a full brandy bar offering crafted cocktails. Brandy selection, which uses locally harvest produce, includes the Solberg family favorite apple brandy.  http://www.rhinehall.com

Macku Signature Now Open

Chef Macku Chan opens Macku Signature, 2925 N. Halsted. The Lakeview establishment is a larger space than Chan's popular Lincoln Park Macku Sushi, which was voted one of the top 20 Best Sushi Restaurant's in the U. S. by Travel and Leisure magazine. The restaurant is open seven nights a week. As part of the launch a prix fixe menu will be available 5-10 p.m. Nov. 5-10; $45.

PRIX FIXE MENU

Soup

Carrot

Pureed carrots, Alaskan king crab, white miso, cream, chives, rice cracker  

Nigiri with Toppings

Mebachi

Big eye tuna, shiitake mushrooms, black pepper sauce 

Hamachi

Yellowtail, sautéed banana peppers, Japanese black pepper 

Sake

Salmon, enoki mushrooms, truffle oil, chives 

Kanpachi

Amberjack, spicy octopus 

Ika

Squid, spicy tobiko sauce, basil 

Pairing: 2011 Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand  

Sashimi & Makimono

Suzuki

Pickled onions, chives, macedamian nuts, ponzu sauce  

Special Spicy Tuna

Sweet potato tempura & kanpyo wrapped inside out topped with spicy tuna  

Pairing: Junmai Ginjyo "Cherry Bouquet" Dewazakura Oka Sake  

Entree

Venison

Curry sauce 

Pairing: 2010 Vina Los Molles Syrah Chile

iNG Restaurant Turns Dali's Paintings and Words Into Culinary Works of Art

Surreal artist Salvador Dali is the inspiration for chef Tim Havidic's theme-tasting menu launching Nov. 19 at iNG Restaurant, 951 W. Fulton, $105. The creative dishes include Honey is Sweeter than Bulls Blood (roasted beets, beet sorbet with pine nut puree,orange zest preserves, pickled beets paired with bulls blood salad topped with a frozen beet vinaigrette); The Persistence of Memory (egg whites adorned with clocks, tortilla espanola with chorizo, onion and potato, roasted mushroom, smoked paprika sofrito puree and goal milk custard with goat milk creme fraiche); Tuna Fishing (fish stew with potatoes, onions, pimentos and tomatoes) and Architechtonic Angelus (brioche marshmallow mousse, turron made with pistachios, apricot, dried cherries and orange blossom with apricot wine sauce and honeyed pistachios). For a demonstration click on link  Watch this video of The Persistence of Memory in the making. http://www.ingrestaurant.com

Dali's "The Persistence of Memory" Painting

Wicker Park Chili Cook-Off

Do you have the right stuff-- for chili making? If not then just bring your palate to judge the, public voted on, Fifth Annual Wicker Park Chili Cook-off  1-6 p.m. Nov. 3 in the parking lot at Moonshine, 1824 W. Division when 16 professional and amateur cooks square off cooking showdown. Guests will sample varieties during an afternoon of fun and frivolity. The event  is also serves as an opportunity to help the less fortunate. Admission to the event is $5 for guests bringing a warm coat doantion; $10 without a coat, Both prices included unlimited chili sampling. Moonshine drink specials include a 22-oz Coors Light served in a stadium cup, $4; Miller Lite buckets, $12 and $4 Bacardi drinks. http://www.moonshinechicago.com

William Grant & Sons Cocktails Make a Splash At Meals On Wheels Fundraiser

The 25th Annual Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball, "Nourish 2013," is Oct. 26 at Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th Street. And while Chicago's best of best chefs whip up delectable dishes don't pass on the sassy and sexy cocktails mixed William Grant & Sons brands including Milagro, Tullamore Dew, Stolichnaya, Hendrick's and Glenfiddich. Featured cocktails include the Sicilian Sailor (Sailor Jerry, Averna, Carpano Blanco with a dash of  Bittermens tiki bitters. For the sensual palate try the rose petals and raspberries cocktail (homemade sweet vermouth, Peychaud bitters, raspberries and a magnolia shrub). The two-tier event features a tasting party at 8:30 p.m. ($150) and a VIP chef's table at 6:30 p.m. ($350, that includes the tasting party and entertainment). Live performances by Sugar High and DJ Lani Love. http://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org

Nando Milano Truffles Dinner Series

Executive Chef Alessio Vullo of Nando Milano Trattoria, 2114 W. Division, begins a fall dinner series starting with  Innamorati del Tartufo or Fall in Love with Truffles dinner  Oct. 23 and continues every Wednesday through Dec. 18. The four-course dinner, with wine pairing, is $120. A la carte options, for guests who want to sample a truffles dish but not indulge in the dinner series, are available for $35-$48. http://www.nandomilano.com

The Fall in Love with Truffles tasting menu schedule is as follows:

October 23: Tortelloni di Zucca con Fonduta di Fossa e Tartufo | House made Pumpkin Tortelloni with Cheese "di fossa" Fondue and Black Truffle 

October 30: Vitello ai Funghi Porcini e Tartufi | Milk-fed tenderized Veal Scaloppine topped with Porcini Mushroom and Truffles 

November 6: Tagliatelle al Tartufo | House made Tagliatelle Pasta with Truffles  

November 13: Filet Mignon delle Dolomiti |10 oz Prime Filet Mignon Wrapped with Italian Prosciutto, Mushrooms and Truffles

November 20: Ravioli al Parmigiano e Tartufi | Handcrafted Parmesan Ravioli with Truffles

November 27: Uova al Tegamino e Tartufi | Pan fried Eggs "al tegamino" topped with Black Piedmont Truffles

December 4: Pappardelle agli Asparagi e Tartufi | House made Pappardelle Pasta with Asparagus Porcini Mushroom and Dolomiti Truffles

December 11 & December 18: TBD

Barbakoa Opens

You don't have to go south of the border to find good eats. Restauranteur Jerry Kleiner
has partnered with the Buona Family to open Barbakoa, 1431 Butterfield, Downers Grove, a Peruvian-style restaurant featuring chef  Dudley Nieto's farm-to-table creations and cocktails by famed mixologist Adam Seger. Dishes include beef short rib tacos. (630) 852-2333

Medieval Times Host A Crafted Beer Event

What better arena to host an ale quest than Medieval Times where guests are feted to bawdy adventures and raucous fun. The venue has partnered with Global Scenes Productions and Chicago Scenes for its newest venture "Ale Quest," featuring more than 60 local and national crafted beer breweries, Nov. 22-24. The beer festival will be paired with amusement attractions normal fare of renaissance-style dinner and entertainment that includes jousting, swordplay and knight competitions. Medieval Times is at 2001 N. Roselle, Schaumburg. http://www.alequest.com

Motown Magic

The Christmas season will be filled with Motown magic former Supreme Mary Wilson brings her holiday show "Mary Wilson's Holiday Spectacular with the Four Tops," to town Dec. 23-Jan. 5 at the Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph. Pre-sale tickets go on sale 11 a.m. Oct. 22. Tickets to the general public go on sale Oct. 27. Tickets range from $59.99-$119.99. http://www.ticketmaster.com

Kit Kat Gets Campy With "Rocky Horror" Brunch

Kit Kat Club and Supper Lounge holds its Fourth Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show brunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27. Specialty cocktails listed below. http://www.kitkatchicago.com


​Rocky Horror ​
Martini Menu
$6.75 each


ROCKY MARTINI (vodka, splash of pineapple juice, envelope of pop rocks poured in table-side)

SWEET TRANSEXUAL (vodka, strawberry-kiwi juice, topped with champagne)

RIFF-RAFF  (Hpnotiq liqueur, vodka, splash of pineapple juice, garnished 
with glow stick and rock candy)

Bill Cosby In Chicago

Legendary comedian, actor and best-selling author Bill Cosby performs 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Tickets range from $43-$78.50. http://www.ticketmaster.com

The Glunz Tavern Hosts A Wine Dinner

The Glunz Tavern, 1202 N. Wells, hosts a four-course dinner featuring Oregon's Willamette Valley Van Duzer wines 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23; $65. See the menu below. http://www.glunztavern.com

Van Duzer Vineyards Wine Dinner Menu

Course One: Smoked Whitefish Pate, nicoise olives, toast
Paired with Van Duzer Estate Pinot Gris 2012

     

Course Two: Roasted Cornish Hen, wild rice with currants and mushrooms, broccoli pudding

Paired with Van Duzer Estate Pinot Noir 2010

Course Three: Sheep’s Milk Cheese, toasted hazelnuts

Paired with Van Duzer Flagpole Block Pinot Noir 2009 and Van Duzer Homestead Block Pinot Noir 2008

Course Four: Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
Paired with Van Duzer Estate Pinot Noir Rose 2012

Dannijo Holiday Trunk Show

New York jewelry designers, and sisters, Danielle Snyder and Jodie Snyder Morel of Dannijo, who boast a celebrity following that includes Oprah Winfrey, Natalie Portman, Rhianna and Beyonce, make an appearance at space519 at the Shops at 900 N. Michigan. The artists will showcase new one-of-a-kind holiday pieces along staples with from their classic collection 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15; and by appointment Nov. 16. Nail artist Astrowifey will be part of the opening day festivities. http://www.space519.com

Moto's Campfire Boar Course

For Michelin-rated Moto, 945 W. Fulton, the innovations keep coming. Chef Richard Farina's seasonal offering is boar. Click on YouTube link to see Chef Farina in action.  http://www.motorestaurant.com

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Rick Bayless Returns To The Stage In Lookingglass Production

Chicago's master chef and thespian Rick Bayless, who took his act out of the kitchen and onto the stage in 2011, returns with a theatrical feast of resistance in "Rick Bayless in Cascabel: Dinner-Daring- Desire," July 30-August 24, 2014 at the Goodman Theatre's Owen Brunner Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn.
The production, a joint venture with Lookingglass Theatre, Frontera Grill and Silverguy Entertainment, is a homogenized production of food, circus acts, comedy and love story. Tickets for the limited run production go on to Lookingglass subscribers Oct. 29. General public tickets go on sale Nov. 19. http://www.lookingglasstheatre.com

Chicago Cut Steakhouse The First To Offer Prisoner Wine's Blindfold

Chicago Cut Steakhouse, 300 N. LaSalle, is the first restaurant in the U.S. to offer Prisoner Wine's newest vintage Blindfold, a white wine that can be ordered by the glass ($20) or botttle ($100). Blindold is among the offerings on the restaurant's new wine menu. http://www.chicagocutsteakhouse.com

Eddie Merlot's Duckhorn Dinner

Chef Anthony Dee and sommelier Joseph Davey of Eddie Merlot's build a multi-course fall dinner around selections from Napa Valley's Duckhorn Wine Company 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Lincolnshire (185 N. Milwaukee) and Warrenville (28254 Diehl) locations: $95. The menu at publication time is below. http://www.eddiemerlots.com

Duck Two Ways

Pan-seared duck breast with a mustard apple cider glaze; duck confit and sweet potato hash

Paired with Goldeneye Pinot Noir

Grilled Lamb Lollipop

Cauliflower puree, mint oil, herb crumbs, and blackberry compote

Paired with Duckhorn Merlot

New York Strip

Served sliced with foie gras butter and charred onions, paprika oil and fingerling potato chips

Paired with Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon

Artisan Cheese Plate

Grafton Aged Cheddar and Roquefort Cheeses

Granny Smith apple, and tomato jam; served with crostini and spiced nuts

Paired with Paraduxx

South Beach Wine & Food Festival Tickets

General public tickets for the 11th Annual Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival Feb. 20-23 in Florida go on sale midnight Oct. 21. Pre-sale tickets (for Mastercard holders only) continue through 11:59 p.m. Oct. 20 online at www.sobefest only. http://www.sobefest.com

Frontier's October "Foodie" Dinner

Elk is the game of choice for Chef Brian Jupiter's October "So You Think You're a Foodie" dinner Oct. 30 at Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee; $65, optional wine or beer pairings is an additional $15. http://www.thefrontierchicago.com

Brideside Event

Brideside, an online bridal boutique, hosts a bridal show 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14 at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, 505 N. Michigan. Email info@brideside.me.

Akira's Annual Fashion Show/After Party at Japonais

From small bites provided by Chicago's top restaurants to high fashion fun on the runway guests will be feted to an evening of excitement during Akira's 11th Annual Fashion Show "Supersonic Boom" at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Grossinger City Complex, 1150 N. Dayton. Kristin Cavallari hosts the event. Proceeds benefit YWA Chicago.

Japonais, 600 W. Chicago, hosts an after party following the runway spectacular. The party starts at 9 p.m. http://www.shopakira.com

Jake Melnick's Halloween Specials

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, 41 E. Superior, dresses up its menu for Halloween with its Halloween burger 4 (habanero and cheddar patty with ghost pepper mayo,guacamole, cayenne spicy crispy onions and pepper jack on a toasted brioche bun, $13.95; pair with a draft beer for a $1 extra), mac 'n poutine (Jack's creamy mac and cheese topped with hand-cut fries, white cheddar cheese curds, brown ale gravy and crispy bacon) pumpkin pesto wings and beer of the month-- Victoria Festbier. http://www.jakemelnicks.com

Mario Tricoci and Broadway in Chicago's Season Hit

MarioTricoci partners with Broadway in Chicago for a year-long promotion of specials (retail value $12,500) for $9,500. The beauty, spa and theater package includes two tickets to all seven of BIC's 2014 productions:,"Motown the Musical," "Ghost the Musical," "Heartbeat of Home," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Peter and the Starcatcher," "Wizard of Oz" and "The Last Ship." For a list of the spa services visit www.tricoci.com. http://www.broadwayinchicago.com

Tyler Florence Partners With Stouffer's

Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence, host of Food Network's "Great Food Truck Race," hits town Oct. 17  to promote his partnership with Stouffer's Mac & Cheese Food Truck. The truck makes its debut appearance at the St. Rita vs Loyola Academy football game Oct. 25.

Barbara Bates Fundraiser

The Barbara Bates Foundation presents Knocking Out Breast Cancer a fashion fundraiser 5-11 p.m. Oct 13 at Venue One, 1044 W. Randolph. The models are all breast cancer survivors. Tickets are $250. http:///www.barbarabatesfoundation.org

Taco Joint Bears and Beer action

Belly up to the bar during Bears games beginning 7:25 p.m. Oct. 10 for beer and margarita specials at Taco Joint Urban Tacqueria and Cantina, 158 W. Ontario. http://www.tacojoint.com

John Ford Film Festival

The Duke rides again in two classic western films directed by John Ford during the John Ford Film Festival, a 40th anniversary salute to the commemoration of the legendary director's death, Oct. 11-13 at the Hilton/Asmus Contemporary Gallery, 716 N. Wells. The film fest features John Wayne vehicles "Stagecoach," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," 5 p.m. Oct. 13 The third film "How Green Was My Valley," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 features frequent Wayne co-star Maureen O'Hara. The event is free. http://www.hilton-asmus.com

Geja's Cafe Robles Wine Dinner

Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage, hosts a Robles Winemaker dinner 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Guests will be feted to a variety of vintages including the rare Segredo, a limited production fortified with Touriga port varietal, paired with different fondue dishes. The cost is $55. http://www.gejascafe.com

Bakersfield's Pig Roast

Chef Patrick Cassata of Bakersfield, 330 E. Ogden, Westmont, hosts a pork and Standard Market's Pioneer Cabernet Sauvignon event, featuring a whole roasted pig, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 12; $30. The Windy City Rev Ups perform live during the event. http://www.bakersfieldrestaurant.com

Timothy OToole's "Break Bad" Event

Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks, hosts a "Breaking Bad" Trivia night beginning 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Local comedian Joe Kilgallon emcee the trivia battle, which goes live at 10 p.m. http://www.timothyotooles.com

AMC's "Breaking Bad"

Epic's Pumpkin Burger

Epic, 112 W. Hubbard, features a pumpkin burger (burger topped with fried pumpkin, caramelized apple and Swiss cheese served with hand-cut fries) and Lakefront Brewery's pumpkin lager special Oct. 1-31; $15. http://www.epicrestaurantchicago.com

III Forks' Great Gatsby Dinner

Fitzgerald

Be transported back to the Roaring 20s during the F. Scott Fitzgerald-inspired "Great Gatsby" dinner at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at III Forks Prime Steakhouse,180 N. Field ; $70. Chef Bill Caruso's five-course dinner includes escargot, frog legs, salmon confit, beef Wellington and apple tar tar tan. Sommelier Lance Gresak hand-selects wines to be paired with each course. http://www.IIIforks.com

Pasteur's Halloween Bash

Don a mask and enjoy the festivities during Pasteur's, 5525 N. Broadway, Halloween Masquerade Party 5-10 p.m. Oct. 27. The cost is $35 and includes dinner and one bar drink. Call for reservations. http://www.pasteurrestaurantchicago.com

Chicago Fine Chocolate and Dessert Show

Wonder what it's like to have dessert created by Chicago's best pastry chefs? Come out to the Chicago Fine Chocolate and Dessert Show. Oct 18-20 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. All participating chefs will appear for a Sweetest Day sampling 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Admission is $25. A special dinner, The Room For Dessert, featuring creations from Meg Galus, NoMi (pictured); Patrick Fahy, Sixteen;  Elissa Narow, Perennial Virant and Vie; Courtney Joseph, Takashi and Slurping Turtle, Kym DeLost, Storefront Company and Thomas Raquel, Arcadia, is 7 p.m. Oct. 14 benefits Icing Smiles; $50. Purchase tickets at http://www.etix.com