The Chicagoist will be launching later but in the meantime please enjoy our archives.
HOMENEWSARTS & ENTERTAINMENTFOOD

Do This: Free Wine and Cheese Tasting at Pastoral

By L. Stolpman in Food on Jun 18, 2009 7:00PM

2009_06_18_Cravero.jpg
A Cravero wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will be hosting a free wine and cheese tasting at their Loop location next Wednesday, the 24th, from 5:30-7:30. You can watch Italian cheesemaker Giorgio Cravero use traditional cheese-cutting tools to crack into a wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Then sample the cheese and some Italian wines. This is a great opportunity to learn more about cheesemaking, tasting, and pairing as artisinal cheese expert Daphne Zepos will be in attendance.

Pastoral is located at 53 E. Lake Street.

daphne zeposdo thispastoral

Best of Chicagoist

The Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants In ChicagoThe Best Restaurants For Vegetarians In ChicagoThe Best 'Anti-Brunch' Breakfast Spots In Chicago, Where You Can Eat All Week4 Chicago Spots With Can't-Miss Pumpkin Spice LattesOur Readers Picked The Best Burger Spot In Chicago