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Do This For January 14

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Jan 14, 2010 6:20PM

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Stolpman's take on hot buttered rum, from her Properly Sauced post on December 19, 2008.

  • Nacional 27's first cocktail class of the year will focus on hot drinks. Specifically, hot buttered rum and Adam Seger's "Hot Agave Mocha' will be made, served alongside passed appetizers. (325 W. Huron, 312-664-2727, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $27)
  • Randolph Wine Cellars (1415 W. Randolph, 312-942-1212) has a free wine tasting from 6;30-8:30 p.m. focusing on the wines of Italy's Piedmont region.
  • Tapas Valencia (1530 S. State, 312-842-4444) is hosting a sangria tasting from 5:30-7;30 p.m. this evening to benefit Gilda's Club Chicago. the cost is $20 and reservations are required.
  • Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar (3358 N. Paulina, 773-248-5222) is throwing a four-course wine dinner starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $55.