Frontier's March Foodie Dinner

Brian Jupiter of Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee builds his next "So You Think You're a Foodie" menu around shrimp. The dinner is 8 p.m. March 26; $72, with Half Acre beer pairings available for an additional $25. frontierchicago

Rosebud's Joe Fish Restaurant is Now Open

Rosebud Restaurant's Joe Fish, 445 N. Dearborn, is now open for business. Manned by chef Joseph Farina the menu includes Chilean sea bass with La Quercia prosciutto, sage, lentils and arugula pesto; whole branzino with broccolini, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and sea salt and filet medallions Diane with peppercorn, wild mushrooms, shallots, white creamy polenta and demi-glaze. There is also a raw bar that features an array of oysters. rosebudrestaurants

 

Bistronomic Celebrates Coq Au Vin Day

Yes, Virginia there is such a day and Chef Martial Noguier has created a special recipe for the occasion, available at all of the LM Restaurant Group's (Bistronomic, Brasserie by LM, Troquet River North and Troquet Ravenswood) establishments March 22 only. Prices vary by restaurant, ranging from $13-$21.

Little Market's March Melt For Meals

Chef Tom Van Lente of  TWO creates Little Market Brasserie's, 10 E. Delaware, March Tuscan cheese melt (taleggio cheese, prosciutto and Calabrian chiles on Tuscan bread; $14.50) benefiting Meals on Wheels. littlemarketbrasserie

iNG's First-Ever Sunday Brunch

iNG Restaurant has created its first-ever Sunday brunch menu. The new items were crafted to go along with the restaurant's beer tasting series. A la carte items include roasted smoke salmon with grilled scallions, sunny-side up eggs, potato croquette with pale beurre monte ($16); maple and stout breakfast sausage with red wine braised added cabbage, caramelized onions and beer sourdough pancake  noodles ($13); orange and Oberon beer French toast with beet butter cream and candied orange ($12) and house-made yogurt with beer-infused honey and granola ($8). ingrestaurant

The Gage Hosts Sumerian Beer Dinner

The Gage, 24 S. Michigan, in partnership with Great Lakes Brewing Company and the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago present a Sumerian beer dinner 6 p.m. March 19; $70. Executive Chef Peter Coenen prepares a three-course dinner for the occasion while representative from the Great Lakes Brewing Company and Oriental Institute provide a historical perspective of brewing in Sumeria. brownpapertickets

Frontier's Crawfish Boil

Brian Jupiter of Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee, hosts an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, complete with potatoes and corn-on-the-cob, 3-7 p.m. March 16; $25.

Jared Rouben's Moody Tongue Brewing Classes

Brewmaster Jared Rouben, in of opening Moody Tongue Brewing Company, holds "Brewing Like a Cook," educational brewing culinary classes starting with a chocolate session 2 p.m. March 8 at Ampersand Pop-Up Test Kitchen located in Kinmont restaurant, 419 W. Superior. Other classes are coffee (March 22); peppers (April 12) and tea (April 19).

The Local Guest Bartender Series

Paul Pastien of Drumbar will be the guest bartender 9-11 p.m. March 10 at The Local, 198 E. Delaware.  Bastien serves up the Highway Man (apple brandy, Averna Amaro, lemon, raspberry simple syrup, Creole bitters, Peychaud bitters, garnished with a cinnamon stick; $13). A portion of the proceeds benefit Big Shoulders Fund Chicago. Drumbar, 201 E. Delaware, hosts an after party following the event from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. drumbar

Geja's Cafe's Goes Green St. Patrick Day

Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armritage, goes green for St. Patrick's Day (March 17) featuring a green cheese fondue with apples, grapes and bread for dipping; four leaf clover-shaped rice crispy treats also pop up for the occasion. Drink specials include $3 cans of Guinness. gejascafe

The Gage's St. Patrick's Day Specials

The Gage, 24 S. Michigan, hosts a St. Patrick's Day feast March 14-17. Along with the restaurant's popular fish 'n chips, which is always available, food and drink specials will include housemade corned beef with braised cabbage, new potato and horseradish creme fraiche ($20); Irish potato-ale soup ($12); Guinness-braised brisket pot pie ($17) and the Irish breakfast cocktail (High West Oak whiskey, mead, tangerine juice, lemon juice with a blueberry syrup float garnished with a mint sprig). A grand selection of specialty beers (Harp, Smithwick, Murphys and Boulevard Irish Ale) will also be available. thegage

Cheeky Chicago Oscar Bash

Hollywood glamour, red carpet and swag Cheeky Chicago's Oscar party, beginning 6 p.m. March 2 at Untitled, 111 W. Kinzie, has it all. Admission is free. register here.

Studio Paris Hosts Oscar Party

Chicago Planner Magazine launches during an award-winning Oscar bash benefitting Ronald McDonald House beginning 5 p.m. March 2 at Studio Paris, 59 W. Hubbard. Tickets are $150.