Do This For December 1, 2009

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Dec 1, 2009 6:20PM

The BIN School series at BIN 36 will focus on holiday entertaining. Specifically, BIN 36 Wine Director Brian Duncan and chef John Caputo will offer stress-free tips on all things champagne, food and entertaining for the holidays. (339 N. Dearborn, 6 p.m., $48)
For you late lunch takers, Chicago's Downtown Farmstand's sweets fest is running from noon until 2 p.m. daily through December 23. Indulge your sweet tooth with an assortment of holiday treats from a different local bakery and meet the bakers. (66 E. Randolph)
the Tuesday prix fixe menu at D.O.C. Wine Bar Lincoln Park (2602 N. clark St., 773-883-5101) features Thai Mussels with Spicy Coconut Milk, Snap Peas, and Crispy Wontons; Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Bok Choy Rice; and Ginger Carrot Cake. each course is paired with a select wine for a total cost of $30.