St. Patrick’s Day celebration @Chief O’Neil’s

Panache blog: Food and Beverage

Chief O’Neill’s restaurant, 3471 N. Elston, kicks off a series of St. Patrick Day events, 8 p.m. March 4. complete schedule for the restaurant’s St. Patrick Day celebration and other information available here.

Jazz & Wine event @Dining on the Green, March 14

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Jazz & Wine event, featuring Carla Pather, 7 p.m. March 14, Dining on the Green, 349 Main St., Park Forest. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event officially gets underway 7 p.m. 

Tickets are $25. For more information call: (708) 283-5621.

Jackson Family Wine tastings @The Lush Vine

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The Lush Vine, 201 N. Schuyler Ave., suite 101, Kankakee, wine event, hosts tastings from Jackson Family Wines, 4 p.m. March 9.

Hours are 4-6 p.m. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. More details and tickets.

Sip and Paint event @L.K.Y.V. U. Center

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L.K.Y.V.U. Center, 3601 Grand Blvd., East Chicago, IN., hosts three post Valentine’s Day sip and paint events February 28-29. Tickets are $55. More details.

 

Spring Wine Tasting @Cork Wine Bar-Kankakee

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Spring Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m. March 9, Cork Wine Bar-Kankakee, 351 S. Schuyler, Evanston. Must be 21 and over to attend. More details.

Charcuterie making workshop @Winestyles Norwood Park

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Charcuterie making workshop, 6:30 p.m. February 28, Winestyles, 6182 Northwest Hwy.$65. Cost includes,  custom 12x9in bamboo board; cheeses, charcuterie, discount pricing on items used, glass of wine and wine pairings suggestions. 

No refunds. More details and tickets. Photo: eventbrite

Tequila dinner @Federals, Fulton Market

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Federals Fulton Market, 180 N. Morgan St., hosts four-course Tequila Dinner, with drink pairing, 6 p.m. February 26; $40 per person.

Menu features include: 

Tlayuda: House made blue corn tortilla chorizo, black bean purée, avocado salsa, Oaxaca cheese, paired with winter Aperol spritz

Oaxacan Tamale: Lamb, Morita salsa, Oaxaca cheese, chili crunch, crema and cotja cheese paired with Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Honey glazed pork shank: Oaxaca Padilla broth, Hominey purée, cabbage, radish, served with housemade blue corn tortilla tortillas, paired with I Dream of Tiki

Nicuatole: Chocolate Anglais, Oaxacan Masa pudding, Cocoa nibs paired with Carajill (Spanish espresso martini).

Tickets available here.        

Weber Grill event @Lombard location

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Weber Grill, 2331 Fountain Square Dr., Lombard, hosts BBQ Low & Slow hands on smoking class, 12 p.m. February 23; $90. 

All attendees under 18 must attend with parent or legal guardian. More details available here.

Charcuterie Board and Wine Flight

Panache blog: Food and drink, 3110 Old McHenry Rd., Long GroveBroken Earth Winery hosts Valentine’s Charcuterie Board and Wine Flight, 6:30 p.m. February 19, Broken Earth Winery, Long Grove. More details here.

Charcuterie class @The Lush Vine

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The Lush Vine,150 Schuyler, Evanston, suite 101 Kankakee, hosts a Charcuterie building class, 11 a.m. February 23, $55. More details here.

Spoke and Vine Galentine’s Day Wine Tasting

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Galentine’s Day Wine Tasting, Spoke & Vine Wine Bar, 3146 Evergreen Park, 6 p.m. February 16. More details here.

Champagne & Sparkling Fest @Hubbard Inn

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Champagne & Sparkling Fest, Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard. Cost ranges from $25-$50. Hours are 5-8 p.m. More details and tickets.

Exploring Wine Styles@Power

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Educational wine series: Exploring Wine Styles, 6:30 p.m. March 18, Wine Styles Chicago Northwest, Hwy.

 Must be 21 and older to attend. More details and directions  here.

 

Uncorked Wine Festivals @Field Museum

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Uncorked Wine Festivals: A complete experience for wine lovers, 7 p.m. March 8, Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. More details and tickets here.

Chicago Rum Fest @Logan Square Auditorium

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Chicago Rum Fest, April 26, Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave., More details and tickets.

Valentine’s Day Experience @ Batter and Berries

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Valentines Day Singles Mixer, 9 p.m. February 14. More details.

Oak Park Food Festival

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Talktime presents Oak Park Food Festival, 7 p.m. February 12. Hours are 7-10 p.m. Other dates available. Mute details and optional dates. More details.

Sabores del Mundo: A Taste of International Cuisine

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New Era Fitness & Blanca del Munro hosts “Sabores del Mundo” A Taste of International Cuisines, noon, March 23, 1934 N. 15th Ave. Melrose Park. Free entry and parking. More details here.

Mystery of the Class of 57 @Jimmy’s Charhouse

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Mystery of the Class of  ‘57, 7 p.m. February 14, Improv Playhouse at Jimmy’s Charhouse,  More details and tickets.

 

Tacos and Margaritas Fest @Salerno’s

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Tacos and Margaritas Fest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 22, Salerno’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, 9301 W. 63rd St., Hodgkins. More details here.

Tunnel of Love @The Dandy Crown

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The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave. features the Tunnel of Love event a unique experience cocktail-focused event sporting food and love. The romance-inspired event continues through February 28.

The themed mini pop-up features five fire pits on its heated patio. Reserve a spot here.

Low Country Merrillville launches new cocktail menu

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Low Country Merrillville, 8239 Georgia  St., Merrillville, IN., launched a new cocktail menu. Featured items include:

Hurricane; Mai Tai; Southern Sweet tea; Rose Sangria and more. In addition,  a Sunday specific mimosa kit is available; 

More details, special deals are also available, including 

Sunday mimosa kits ($25); wines,  $10-$14; Draft beer (bottle and can), $4-6. More details available here.

Winter Beer Festival@Westmont Park District

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Winter Beer Festival, takes place February 18, Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond. Tickets available here.

Foodsprung’s Smash Sesh in Logan Square

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Foodsprung’s Smash Sesh: Donut Edition, 3 p.m. February 16, in Bucktown, exact location TBA. DJ Slinky spins tunes. More details here.