Events for October 12th, 2008
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Sunday - October 12th
Restaurants / Dining Event
Andersonville Dessert Crawl
Swedish American Museum Center - 5211 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Swedish stroll and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Rainbow route
Nearly 25 neighborhood restaurants and shops serve up sweet samples during two walking crawls featuring 12 eateries each ($25 for one or $40 for both). In Fine Spirits also offers optional tastings of 10 vintages (3 and 5 p.m.; $20).
Restaurants / Dining Event
Andersonville Dessert Crawl
Swedish American Museum Center - 5211 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Swedish stroll and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Rainbow route
Nearly 25 neighborhood restaurants and shops serve up sweet samples during two walking crawls featuring 12 eateries each ($25 for one or $40 for both). In Fine Spirits also offers optional tastings of 10 vintages (3 and 5 p.m.; $20).
Events / Bar/Club Event
Chicago Frito Pie Contest
Charlie's Chicago - 3726 N. Broadway - Chicago (Boystown)
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
For this inaugural fundraiser, local amateur cooks re-invented the snacky favorite made from corn chips, chili and cheese. Taste their creations and vote for your favorite. The winning cook gets a Frito Bandito-themed gift basket and a gift certificate.
Events / Dining Event
Sixth Annual Harvest Festival
Bin 36 - 339 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (River North)
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Blend a custom cabernet sauvignon-based wine under the guidance of wine director Brian Duncan.
Theater / Comedy
Entertaining Julia
Town Hall Pub - 3340 N. Halsted Ave. - Chicago (Boystown)
Local comic Jena Friedman hosts a music and comedy variety show aimed at amusing Julia, the Town Hall Pub bartender.
Events / Dining Event
Cheesy Sundays
Taste Food & Wine - 1506 W. Jarvis Ave. - Chicago (Rogers Park)
A free weekly sampling of a variety of cheeses.
Restaurants / Dining Event
$6 bloody marys, $14.95 brunch buffet 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Chief O'Neill's Pub - 3471 N. Elston Ave. - Chicago (Irving Park / Avondale)
Made-to-order omelets and waffles, carved meats, fruit and cheese, salads, pastas, scones and more. Build-your-own bloody mary bar opens at 11 a.m.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Chef's Choice Prix Fixe Menu
Aria - 200 N. Columbus Drive - Chicago (Loop)
Includes an appetizer or salad, entree and a dessert.
Restaurants / Dining Event
$25 Lyonnaise menu
Le Bouchon - 1958 N. Damen Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
Includes a choice of French onion soup or Lyonnaise salad; roasted garlic chicken or steak frites; and chocolate marquise or apple tart.
