Tesori's Noodle Month Specialties

Tesori, 65 E. Adams, salutes Noodle Month with a selection of delectable dishes March 2-31. Each week a new selections will be featured beginning March 2-8 with chitarra carbonara (Nueske's bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano, caramelized onions, poached egg ($16) March 2-8. tesori

Soho House Hosts Art Talk: Wasalu Jaco

Chicago rapper and artist Wasalu Jaco or, as he is known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is the featured guests during an art talk moderated by Chicago artist Hebru Brantley 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at The Allis, 113-125 N. Green. During the event Jaco will introduce new pieces from his collection, which includes works from the cover of his latest album "Tetsuo and Youth," released last month. Pieces from the collection will be available for purchase. The art talk is in conjunction with the third installment of House Graffiti on Green featuring works by local artist Sentrock, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28. Space for Jaco's talk is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must RSVP to  janelle.lollio@sohohouse.com

White Oak Tavern & Inn/Slagel Farm Dinner

Chef John Asbaty of White Oak Tavern & Inn, 1200 W. Webster, and LouisJohn Slagel (pictured) of Slagel Family Farm team up for a farm-to-table dinner 6 p.m. March 1. Items being considered for the yet-to-be determined menu include: crispy pork ribs, white soy and citrus glazed, pickled fennel; roasted guinea hen, potato confit, cabbage marmalade, smoked ham hock broth; and warm beef heart salad, yogurt, pickled carrots, roasted carrots, greens, dukkah. The cost is $90, wine pairings available for an additional $30. Reservations are required. whiteoak

Nacional 27 and Tallboy Tacos' Carnival Celebration

Neighboring restaurants Nacional 27 and Tallboy Taco, both located at 325 W. Huron, join in a dual Carnival celebration Feb. 17-21. Events kick off with a Fat Tuesday special featuring $5 Hurricanes and an all-you-can-eat taco bar 4-10 p.m. Feb. 17 ($15); complimentary samba lessons (Feb. 18); Hurricane cocktail making class 6-8 p.m. (Feb. 19) and a Brazilian dance show beginning 10:45 p.m. (Feb. 20-21).

Velvet Taco Opens Feb. 9

Velvet Taco, 1110 N. State, opens Feb. 9. Chef John Franke's globally-inspired tacos, crafted with local ingredients, includes selections such as the Chicago Haute Dog taco (crisp pork belly, house pickles, pickled fresnos, grain mustard, tomato, red onion, poppy seed and celery salt). The Gold Coast eatery will feature a weekly taco selection. A unique "to go" service will be available. velvettaco

VELVET TACO MENU

CHICK

 #1 Buffalo chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, Danish bleu cheese, ranch crema, carrots, celery leaves, flour tortilla $3.95

#2 Rotisserie chicken, white queso, roast corn pico, cilantro, smoked poblano salsa, corn tortilla $3.95

#3 Crisp tikka chicken, spicy pepper sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, thai basil, flour tortilla $3.95

VEG

#5 Fried paneer, tomato chutney, thai basil, tikka sauce, raita crema, flour tortilla $3.50

#6 Falafel, tahini crema, arugula, tomato, avocado, red onion, pea tendrils, lettuce wrap $3.75

PORK

#7 Cuban Pig, gruyere cheese, slow roasted pulled pork, shaved ham, peppered bacon, grain mustard, house brined pickle, crisp flour tortilla $4.25

#8 Annatto shredded pork, avocado crema, house shred, grilled pineapple, pickled onion, queso fresco, cilantro, corn tortilla $3.75

#9 Crisp pork belly, house pickles, pickled fresnos, grain mustard, tomato, red onion, poppy seed, celery salt, flour tortilla $3.75

BEEF

#10 Bacon burger, peppered bacon, American cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle,velvet sauce, flour tortilla $3.75

#11 Grilled flank steak, portobello, white queso, grilled red onion, mex - oregano, corn tortilla $4.75

FISH

#14 Mediterranean calamari, feta, light Greek salad, tzatziki sauce, Kalamata olive tapenade, flour tortilla $4.25

#16 Fish n’ chips, curry mayo, malted french fries, house shred, beer battered atlantic cod, pea tendrils, flour tortilla $5.25

#17 Ahi poke (raw), ginger-soy vinaigrette, avocado, seaweed salad, pickled fresnos, sesame seeds, himalayan sea salt, micro greens, lettuce wrap $6.75

EGG

#19 Bacon, egg frittata, crisp tots, smoked cheddar, ranchero sauce, micro greens, flour tortilla $3.25

#20 Roast pork, egg frittata, charred tomato-poblano salsa, queso blanco, chili powder, cilantro, flour tortilla $3.25 

SIDES

Rotisserie corn, ‘elote-style‘, queso fresco, asadero cheese, Valentina, crema, lime $3.75

Crisp tots & local egg, herbed goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, bacon $5.25

CAKE
Red Velvet $3.25

WHOLE ROTISSERIE BIRDS
BACK DOOR CHICKEN TO GO $20
1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken
2 Sides of Elote Style Corn
6 Corn Tortillas
Roasted Corn, Pico De Gallo & Heat Sauce