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Do This: A Coffee Pairing Dinner At Vera To Benefit Families In Need

By Melissa McEwen in Food on Feb 26, 2015 3:40PM

Vera (1023 W. Lake St.) has only been offfering coffee service for a few months, but they've already gathered a cult following for it, as well as the pastries and tea you can also get there during the day. Thursday March 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. they'll serve a special dinner in partnership with local Passion House Coffee. The $125 dinner benefits Cooking Matters Illinois, an organization devoted to empowering families at risk for hunger with the skills and knowledge needed to create affordable healthy meals.

Get your tickets at the Passion House website.