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Dining for Charity
Join C-House and some of Chicago’s best female chefs at a benefit next Saturday, June 25th. From 12-2 PM, Executive Chef Nicole Pederson and Pastry Chef Melissa Trimmer will join Cheese Monger Lisa Futterman (Pastoral) and Pastry Chef Stephanie Prida (Ria and Balsan) in hosting a benefit for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The event will be held at C-View, the rooftop lounge, and the $75 ticket price includes all food and cocktails - with that group, it’ll be some good grub. A portion of the ticket goes to the Food Depository. Email bmachalinski@affinia.com to reserve your ticket. (166 E. Superior)
Cooking Demonstration
Steve Dolinsky is something of a master with the La Caja China roasting boxes, which can roast a whole pig in a matter of a few hours. Dolinsky is hosting a pig roast demonstration at Carnivale July 15 at 12:30 p.m.$50 includes the pig roast, sides and beer. Call 312-850-5005 to RSVP. (702 W. Fulton Market)
Food Truck Tuesdays
The lineup for today's Food Truck Tuesdays at the northwest corner of North and Halsted will include 5411 Empanadas, Taquero Fusion, The Lunch Machine and, for the pets, gourmet dog trat cart Arrfscarf. (4-7 p.m.)
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