Cochon555 returns

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Five chefs, five pigs, five wineries and one winner. Cochon555 returns 4-7:30 p.m. April 8, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan.

The event features five chefs preparing a Heritage pig. Other chefs will participate. View list of chef and wineries and more information. 

Events include a sommelier smackdown featuring wines from around the world. Tickets.

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How sweet it is

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Chicago Donut Fest takes place April 21 noon to 4 p.m. Old Crow Smokehouse, 149 W. Kinzie: $50, includes donut tasting and three drink tickets (beer or mimosas); freebies and photo contest. Muast be ages 21 and over with valid identification. Tickets.

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Passion House Coffee Roasters celebrates in a golden way

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Passion House Coffee Roasters, 2631 N. Kedzie, turns seven and it's the customers who get lucky. On  April 7, both in-store and online, the upscale coffee house will feature $7 bags of its  Chicago House Blend coffee.

For in-store visitors the coffee house will feature the Lucky Seven Latte as it's official anniversary drink flavored with black pepper, cardamom, turmeric and house made simple syrup; $4.

In addition guests visiting the coffee on April 7 will be eligible to win free coffee for a year. A drawing for the winner takes place at 7 p.m.

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Margeaux Brasserie introduces Mondays at Margeaux

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Margeaux Brasserie in the Waldorf Astoria, 11 E. Walton, third floor, launches Mondays at Margeaux, featuring a three-course prix fixe menu available Mondays only; $35.

In addition select wines will be available for 50 per cent off. Reservations accepted.

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Donnie Wahlberg helps Shakou go blue for its 5th anniversary

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Shakou, 625 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville, puts the spotlight on autism during its fifth anniversary celebration with funds from the event benefitting Jenny McCarthy's autism organization, Generation Operation. As a special treat, McCarthy's husband, actor and original  NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg, will host a live auction during the black-tie gala. Tickets are $150.

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HVAC Pub's Cub's home opener party

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HVAC Pub 3530 N. Clark, hosts Cub's home open Blue Beer  & Brunch party, 8 to 11 a.m. April 9. Early tickets are available now: $20, includes beer; brunch (hot dogs, eggs, potatoes and ball park favorite Cracker Jacks). Must be age 21 and over with valid identification. Tickets.

The Cubs' home opener against the Pirates gets underway 1:20 p.m. April 9, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison. Game tickets.

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Artango celebrates National Empanada Day with discounts and special offering

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Artango Bar & Steakhouse, 4767 N. Lincoln, salutes National Empanada Day with a colorful selection of empanadas featured for $2 each (regularly priced $4), 4-10 p.m. April 6. Chef Saul Roman's homemade empanadas includes the beef, caprese, corn and cheese as well as a special variety created for the day. 

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Dog Haus serves up Final Four specials

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Dog Haus, 2464 N. Lincoln, is featuring a limited "Final Four" menu, beginning 5 p.m. March 31. 

Specials, available to 12 a.m., include the Final Countdown Haus Dog (topped with spicy cheese sauce and a strip of bacon to reflect Loyola maroon and gold); This Burger (with white American cheese, caramelized onions and mayo) and That Burger (white American cheese, pickles, lettuce, chopped onion and 1000 Island), $4 each. Select draft beers will be available for $4.

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Linda Yu to host new Sun-Times food show

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The Chicago Sun-Times is set to launch "Food We Love," a web-based food show hosted by long-time Chicago news anchor Linda Yu. The show, debuting in April, spotlights Chicagoans with interesting or inspirational stories connected to food.

Featured guests run the gamut from food and beverage industry insiders, including chefs and sommeliers from some of Chicago's hottest restaurants, cookbook authors, lifestyle experts and folks from everyday walks of life with interesting food stories to share. 

There's plenty of surprises ahead and wonderful recipes to be shared. Inaugural air date to be announced soon. Sneak peeks at guests cooking in the Sun-Times kitchen coming soon. Stay informed and on top of all of the news at: chicago.suntimes.com. Follow Linda Yu at: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaYuSunTimes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.yu.suntimes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindayusuntimes/

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Contdown to Baconfest 2018

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If you love everything bacon, you won't want to miss Baconfest Chicago 2018, April 6-7, UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt. Check out details along with ticket availability here.

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Bistro Campagne hosts exclusive dinner

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Bistro Campagne, 4518 N. Lincoln, kicks off Chef's Dinner at the Table, a joint effort by Executive Chef Luke Creagan and Beverage Director Alex Uribe, March 29. Two seating will be available 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sessions are limited to six guests. 

The evening starts with an amuse: Madame nigri, followed by a first course of: diver scallops, bruleed ponzu aioli, baby carrot tempura, marinated grapefruit and wakame salade; second course: Wagyu beef seared on hot rocks, negri-yaki beurre blanc, confit Yukon golds, crispy pommes de terre douces, pickled moutard seeds and machi. The dessert course is: matcha gateau, shoyo caramel, shiso-fennel ice cream, ginger crème anglaise and red vein sorrel. No substitutions. 

The cost is $85 (excludes tax and gratuity). Reservations, which must be booked in twos, can be made at 773.271.6100. A credit card number is required when making reservations. Seating is based on a first come, first served basis.

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John Coletta book signing and cooking demo

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Ciao Chicago, 1656 hosts  a John Coletta book signing and cooking demonstration during "Risotto & Beyond," 6:30-10 p.m. April 10. The event is free. Register here. 

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Rick Bayless holds kids cooking class @Macy's

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Macy's Culinary Council chef Rick Bayless hosts a kids cooking class noon to 2 p.m. March 31, Macy's Culinary Studio, 111 N. State, 7th floor; $20, includes signed copy of Bayless' More Mexican Everday cookbook and $10 Macy's gift certificate (valid March 31, 2018 only). The class is open to ages 10-16, ticket allows entry for one person only. Tickets.

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