Food & Drink Events: Duck Fat Frites, Grilled Cheese Contest And Underberg Takeover
By Melissa McEwen in Food on Mar 30, 2015 4:35PM
Monday March 30
Underberg Takeover
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Underberg curious? Read our article about this ancient and delicious bitter and head to the Violet Hour for a full menu of Underberg delights including Underberg jello shots.
Bartenders With Benefits
Barrelhouse Flat
2624 N Lincoln Ave.
8 p.m.
Alex Renshaw of The Dogma Group (formerly of DrumBar and Sable) will take over the bar on the second floor to benefit UN86'd, an organzation that helps out people in the industry if they encounter an unexpected illness or injury.
Noodle Night
Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave.
Guest Chef Shin Matsuda (Ani) will be in the kitchen serving up ramen specials like wasabi chicken and braised beef shoyu for $15 with Sous-Chef Ajay Popli.
Tuesday, March 31
Bacon Month Kickoff Party
ACME Hotel Company
15 E Ohio St.
7 p.m.
This weekend we officially celebrated the kick off Bacon Month. Learn about the events in our Bacon Month preview post.
Firestone Walker Beer Dinner
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chef Tom Van Lente (formerly of Two) is whipping up a special menu to pair with Firestone Walker beer, including Viaje de Roble, aged in their own bourbon barrel (which has also been home to Mezcal when it traveled to Mexico). Beer pairings and courses like Guinea hen carnitas, charred salsas and tortillas for $65 a person. View the full menu here and email events@bigstarchicago.com for reservations.
That's What Cheese Said
CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar
564 W Randolph St
6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Like grilled cheese and cocktails? Then come join CH Distillery March 31 for their event "That's What Cheese Said" where chefs from Analogue, Blackbird and Girl & The Goat will be serving their gourmet take on grilled cheese. A bonus- there will be cocktails from guest bartender Charles Joly (formerly of The Aviary) starting at 8 p.m.- Ben Kramer
Wednesday, April 1
Food & Flight Night With Bruges Belgian Frites
Beermiscuous
812 N Lincoln Ave.
April 1, 2015 5:30 - 8 PM
Pair this new food truck's duck-fat fried Belgian frites and their decadent dipping sauces (and poutine!) with the amazing collection of beer at Beermisucious.
Friday, April 3
Sustainable Friday Fish Fry
Kinmont
419 W Superior St.
Celebrate the last Friday of Lent with groundfish from California, a fish considered a "best choice" by the Shedd Aquarium. $19 gets you groundfish served fish and chips style with seasonal accents.