Taco Nano Charity Event

Local author Amy Kite signs her book Cancer, Cancer Go Away! 4-7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Taco Nano, 1743 Orchard Lane, Northfield. Guests buying two copies of the book will receive a complimentary serving of chips and salsa. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Sam Sommer Fund. taconano

Michael Jordan's Table 23

Michael Jordan's Steak House, 505 N. Michigan, guests requesting the restaurant's Table 23, where Jordan eats when he's in the restaurant, will be feted to a menu of the former NBA star's favorite dishes. The menu is available for two ($300) or four ($600). Wine pairings included. mjschicago

Cafe des Architectes Wine Tasting

Wine expert Cedric Villars is the special guest during Cafe des Architectes wine tasting featuring Lafite vintages along with samples from other wineries 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. The restaurant is located in the Hotel Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut. cafedesarchitectes

Nacional 27 Halloween Cocktail Class

Beverage manager Elyse Fuller of Nacional 27, 325 W. Huron, scares up some spooky cocktails for Halloween including the Morgue-a-rita (blood orange, pomegranate, passion fruit margarita) and Witches Brew (coconut rum, pineapple, cranberry and Sprite) during a cocktail class 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. n27chicago

Tortoise Club Has a New Cocktail Menu

Tortoise Club's, 350 N. State, new cocktail menu includes classic sips such as the Aviation (Hendricks gin, lemon juice, Luxardo Maraschino, simple syrup and creme de violet); Manhattan (Templeton rye, Carpano sweet vermouth, bitters) and Old Fashioned (Old Forester Signature 100 Proof, Demerara syrup, orange bitters). Enjoy half-price drinks all day Wednesday during Clubhouse Wednesdays. tortoiseclub

Giordano's 40th Anniversary

Follow Giordano's 40th Anniversary celebration on social media to win prizes, free pizza and more. The restaurant has also launched new menu items for the occasion including boneless wings, ham and provolone pretzel sandwich, eggplant Parmesan, eggplant Parmesan stuffed pizza and and antipasto salad. giordanos

2014 Chicago Hall of Fame Chef Inductees

Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaimed Oct. 8, 2014 Lawrence F. Levy Day in honor of the restaurateur's induction into the Chicago Culinary Museum's Chefs Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in the food and hospitality industry. Fellow 2014 inductees are: Gale Gand, Pastry Chef of the Year; Stephanie Izard, Chef of the Year; Chef Michael Kornick, Legendary Chef and Phil Stefani, Industry Leader. The ceremony is 5-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Castle, 632 N. Dearborn. Tickets are $125; $149, at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com, keyword: Chefs Hall of Fame or http://www.brownpapertickets.org/event/616718 

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Shaw's Oyster Fest Rocks Into its 26th Year

The 26th Annual Shaw's Oyster Fest Block Party is 3-10 p.m. Sept. 26 at 560 W. Grand; $25. The popular event features plenty of good eats, beverages and live entertainment-- Brett Dennen performs this year. Among the popular attractions is the Grand Slurp-off where the winner takes home $1,000. The Friday night event is the culmination to the week-long celebration beginning Sept. 22 with both Shaw Crab House locations offering food specials. shawscrabhouse

CiNe Hosts Avion Tequila Dinner

CiNe Modern Taqueria, 29 E, First, Hinsdale, is hosting a four-course Avion Tequila dinner 7 p.m. Sept. 16; $50. Courses include pork tamale wrapped in plantain finished with a roasted Avion
Reposado tomatillo serrano sauce and pickled onion habaneros paired with an Avion Reposado cocktail. cinehinsdale

Kit Kat Lounge's "Evil Dead" Brunch

Diva Madam X serves up bloody good fun and entertainment during the "Evil Dead: The Musical" themed brunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted. The drink specials for the occasion-- build-your-own Bloody Marys, of course. kitkatchicago

Gemini Bistro Celebrates Five Years

Gemini Bistro, 1967 N. Halsted, kicks off a week-long five-year anniversary celebration Sept. 9 with $5 (regularly priced $11) Squirtsky cocktails (Finlandia grapefruit vodka, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit and soda; $55 five-course chef's tasting menu (Sept. 10); $5 signature burger (with applewood smoked bacon served on a house-made bun with fries (Sept. 11); one lucky guest will receive a $5 check for their meal (Sept. 12); $5 glasses of wine offered all evening and a $50 Cote De Boeuf 28-oz ribeye steak, serves two (Sept. 13) and $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas, (Sept. 14). geminibistro

Frontier's Family-style Brunch

Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee, is now offering brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Chef Brian Jupiter's family-style brunch ($20 per person) features delectable dishes such as Banana Fosters French toast, mini crab Benedict, lamb chorizo and egg tacos, powdered doughnuts, thick slab bacon and breakfast potatoes. frontier

Cactus Bar's Big Eddy Uber Oktoberfest Event

Natalie George of Leinenkugel hosts a beer tasting and glassware giveaway during Cactus Bar & Grills, 404 S. Wells, Oktoberfest celebration 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4. George will introduce the brand's Big Eddy Uber Oktoberfest brew (tawny-orange hue variety made with toasted malts and  spicy hops). Guest purchasing a $7 sample of the brew will receive a complimentary tulip glass (one per person). cactuschicago