'Originals' week offers three courses for $20.08
The organization of local, independent restaurants known as the Chicago Originals announces "The Originals Restaurant Week," beginning Sunday and continuing through Feb. 3. During this time, each member restaurant offers a three-course dinner for $20.08, as well as several bottles of wine at that price.
Participating suburban eateries include Cafe Central in Highland Park, Hemmingway's Bistro in Oak Park and Oceanique in Evanston. For a full list, along with links to each establishment's site for more info or reservations, visit www.chicagooriginals.com.
This week only
Le Titi de Paris, 1015 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights presents a regional French dinner at 7:30 p.m. today. The meal, focusing on the Burgundy region, includes six courses paired with wines selected by the evening's host, Le Titi sommelier Marcel Flori. It costs $85 per person, and reservations are required. (847) 506-0222 or www.letitideparis.com.
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine, 53 E. Lake St., Chicago offers an overview tasting of its unique wine portfolio at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Sommelier Jan Henrichsen focuses on biodynamic, organic and sustainably-produced small production wines from North America and elsewhere. Admission is free. For information, call (312) 658-1250 or visit www.pastoralartisan.com.
La Strada, 2380 Lakewood Blvd., Hoffman Estates hosts a winter wine dinner at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Six courses are paired with premium Italian wines, with both food and drink reflecting fare from Tuscany. Price is $65, tax and gratuity included. Make reservations at (847) 765-1700 or www.lastradaristorante.com.
The Union League of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago is the site for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's seventh annual "d'Vine Affair: A Tasting of Fine Wines." From 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, attendees can sample more than 250 wines from the West Coast, Europe and around the world, attend a wine appreciation seminar or bid on silent auction items. Tickets are $120, with proceeds going to Catholic Charities' Self Sufficiency Programs in Cook and Lake counties. (312) 655-7912 or www.catholiccharities.net/dvine.
Di Pescara, 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook offers a wine dinner described as "crabtastic" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. After passed hors d'oeuvres, enjoy Maryland lump crab cakes and Alaskan king crab legs, complemented with wine pairings picked and introduced by master sommelier Alpana Singh. Make reservations for the $60 dinner at (847) 498-4321.
ROOM21, 2110 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago offers a "Meet the Pastry Chef" dessert and champagne tasting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Kate Milashus, the restaurant's new executive pastry chef, whips up treats including pink champagne truffles and espresso walnut fudge, with a selection of three champagnes to wash them down. It costs $15 per person, and reservations are recommended but not required. (312) 328-1198 or www.room21chicago.com.
Adobo Grill, 1610 N. Wells St., Chicago features a four-course tequila dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday. Chef Freddy Sanchez prepares special dishes paired with drinks mixed with Tequila Corzo. It's priced at $43 per person. For reservations, call (312) 266-7999 or www.adobogrill.com/oldtown.
TRU, 676 N. St. Clair St., Chicago hosts a charity wine auction and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. presents a selection of fine are rare wines to be poured throughout the night, along with a multi-course dinner and a live wine auction. This is an event for those to whom Santa was especially good, as it costs $1,500 per person, and proceeds benefit The Village Foundation. Ticket information is at (312) 482-9996 or www.hdhwine.com.