Do This: A Culinary Tour of Pilsen

It's been said before around here: if you can't find anything good to eat in Pilsen, you aren't looking hard enough. On April 18, Adobo Grill Executive Chef Freddy Sanchez will lead a tour of some of the neighborhood's best and most popular places to nosh.

The American Institute of Food and Wine is sponsoring a culinary tour of Pilsen. Scheduled stops along the tour include Carnitas Don Pedro, El Nopal Bakery and Mundial. Chef Sanchez will provide historic background on the culinary history, ingredients and culture of Chicago's Mexican American community. The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. from El Nopal and runs until 3 p.m. the cost of the tour is $55 ($40 for AIFW members); RSVP to 847.910.5946.