• 6749 N. Western Av Hot Dogma

  ...poppy-seed bun; big slices of tomato, pickle, etc. One of these is Fluky's, 6749 N. Western Av. There, under a three-story revolving hot dog sign, you can sit in the spacious...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 28, 2008.

• 1257 S. Halsted Heads Up

  ...and Verdicchio Luzano. And from 6 to 9 PM, Lush Wine and Spirits on Halsted (1257 S. Halsted) hosts a free tasting of North Shore Distillery spirits, including their new absinthe...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 27, 2008.

• 1938 W. Division Heads Up

  Thursday at 7 PM, Mark Bires, chef and co-owner of Jerry’s Wicker Park (1938 W. Division), prepares a six-course meal with beer pairings from Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Co...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 27, 2008.

• Foster and Clark Irresponsible things to do with ice cream

  ...places in Andersonville--In Fine Spirits and whatever that store at the northeast corner of Foster and Clark is called. And of course they've got this stout at the Local Option, at...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 25, 2008.

• Dearborn and Erie Back to Prohibition?

  ...including a liquor store he was starting called Drinks Over Dearborn, slated to open at Dearborn and Erie in early September if all went well. It hasn't. McHugh got a letter last...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 22, 2008.

• 3039 W. Fullerton Heads Up

  Willis P. Jenkins, Allá, and Tirra Lirra play a fund-raiser at the Empty Bottle for the Dill Pickle Food Co-op Wednesday at 9:30 PM. The Logan Square community-owned grocery store, which now has 255 members, is slated to open at 3039 W. Fullerton by March 2009. $12, $10 in advance.

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 21, 2008.

• 312 Chicago Heads Up

  ...foods, live music, kids' activities, and cooking demos from local chefs including Dean Zanella of 312 Chicago, Bruce Sherman of North Pond, and Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 21, 2008.

• Webster and Racine Heads Up

  ...from 11 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM at Webster and Racine, with free samples of natural foods, live music, kids' activities, and cooking demos from local...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 21, 2008.

• 312 Chicago Heads Up

  ...Market Monday at 6:30 PM. Chefs including Paul Virant of Vie, Dean Zanella of 312 Chicago, and Paul Kahan of the Publican (which is apparently slated to open the same day...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 14, 2008.

• 200 E. Randolph Heads Up

  ...Cocktail, Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM at the Mid-America Club's Aon Center (200 E. Randolph, 80th fl.). He’ll address enigmas like how to keep carbonation in champagne and why...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 14, 2008.

• 551 N. Ogden Heads Up

  Mahoney's Pub and Grille (551 N. Ogden, 312-733-2121) hosts a "Beer Olympics" Sunday from noon to 10 PM with pub...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 14, 2008.

• 2929 S. Ellis Just Say No

  Facing a horde of reporters and camera crews, they stood on the steps of Michael Reese Hospital, at 2929 S. Ellis, which the city -- as busted as it is -- is preparing to replace with a 37-acre development that could serve as the Olympic Village.

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 7, 2008.

• 5555 State Heads Up

  ...PM, Saturday noon-11 PM, Sunday 1-9 PM, Saint Albert’s Church parking lot, 5555 State, Burbank, 708-229-8700. No admission charge...

  Published by Chicago Reader on August 6, 2008.

• 810 N. Dearborn Heads Up

  The Alliance Francaise de Chicago (810 N. Dearborn) continues its French cooking lessons taught by chef Madelaine Bullwinkel with a class Saturday at...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 31, 2008.

• 339 N. Dearborn Heads Up

  Bin 36 (339 N. Dearborn) hosts its third annual BBQ and Bingo event Wednesday at 6 PM, where guests can...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 31, 2008.

• 875 N. Michigan Heads Up

  ...menu (and check out the ladies' room) Thursday at 6 PM at the Signature Room (875 N. Michigan). The five-course dinner, "Along the 45th Parallel: Cuisine from Famous Wine Regions," features food...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 31, 2008.

• 5420 N. Clark Heads Up

  In Fine Spirits (5420 N. Clark), the Reader’s Best of Chicago pick for best wine bar, hosts Craft Brew & BBQ...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 31, 2008.

• 6701 W. Forest Preserve Heads Up

  Caveny Farm founder John Caveny speaks at Eli’s Cheesecake Factory (6701 W. Forest Preserve) Thursday at 1 PM as part of its summer lecture series on local food systems...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 31, 2008.

• Broadway and Lawrence The rest of the story behind the Uptown Theater purchase

  But that's only the latest step in the restoration of the historic property at Broadway and Lawrence. Jam owner Jerry Mickelson is telling reporters that he's going to need major financial assistance from the city.

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 30, 2008.

• 5420 N. Clark Heads Up

  In Fine Spirits (5420 N. Clark) hosts a second Return of the Green Fairy tasting seminar, its celebration of absinthe's...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 24, 2008.

• 1401 W. Devon Heads Up

  Slow Food Chicago hosts a four-course dinner 6 PM Monday at Uncommon Ground (1401 W. Devon) featuring fruit from Seedling fruit farm in South Haven, Michigan; each course is paired with...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 24, 2008.

• 53 E. Lake Heads Up

  Pastoral Artisan Cheese's Loop location (53 E. Lake) is hosting special events to coincide with the ACS's conference. On Thursday at 3...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 24, 2008.

• 1 W. Grand Heads Up

  Prefer a little less cheese and a little more beer? Rock Bottom Brewery (1 W. Grand) hosts Curds and Ale II from 2:30-5:30 PM on Sunday, with 20...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 24, 2008.

• 900 N. North Branch Heads Up

  The American Cheese Society’s cheese sale from 10 AM-1 PM Sunday at Kendall College (900 N. North Branch) will have offerings from all the producers at Saturday’s festival at what it promises will be “rock-bottom prices.”

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 24, 2008.

• 720 S. Michigan Heads Up

  ...open to the public, takes place 5:30-9 PM Saturday at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan). It features tastings of more than 1,000 artisan and specialty cheeses from producers all...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 24, 2008.

• 2232 W Roscoe St Heads Up

  Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Lush Wine and Spirits in Roscoe Village (2232 W. Roscoe, 773-281-8888) hosts a free tasting of cheeses from the Dallas-based Mozzarella Company...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 16, 2008.

• 1750 N Clark St Heads Up

  ...annual Chefs’ Summer BBQ Festival Thursday from 6 to 8 PM in Lincoln Park (between 1750 N. Clark and Stockton), more than 50 chefs, including Kendal Duque of Sepia, Bruce Sherman of North...

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 16, 2008.

• 168 N Ogden Ave No!

  PS: Did You Know? She plays Lyon & Healy harps, which are made at 168 N. Ogden.

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 16, 2008.

• 250 W Wacker Dr Spending our TIFs on beer executives.

  FYI, MillerCoors is considering the blighted regions of the Carson Pirie Scott building and 250 W. Wacker, among other places. As always, your best TIF primer is here.

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 16, 2008.

• 1480 W Webster Ave Heads Up extra: Bastille Day

  Sunday from noon to 8 PM, Cook Au Vin and Webster's Wine Bar team up for a street festival outside the wine bar (1480 W. Webster) with French wine, beer, cheese, crepes, galettes, and other food plus games, contests, and language classes. $10 ($5 in advance).

  Published by Chicago Reader on July 10, 2008.

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