Wine and Food of Sicily (Dolce Italian) Sicilian pizza (with eggplant and Calabrian chilies) and wines by Stemmari, one of Italy’s most noteworthy winemakers. Through May 3
2 Derby Day (III Forks) Put on your fancy hats, hammer back five-dollar juleps and play “Win, Place, Show” on the steakhouse’s rooftop lounge. Post time is 5:24pm. May 7
3 British Invasion (Bakewell Bakery) Flossmoor’s farmers’ market fave opens brick and mortar operations with bang-on Brit items like savory pies, muffins and jammy dodgers. May 7
4 Van Gogh-Inspired Menu (Tesori) A four-course prix fixe menu of dishes inspired by Van Gogh’s work; for example, The Bedroom: golden beet ravioli, gorgonzola dolce sauce, roasted red beets. ($22) May 10
5 Taco Pop-up (WunderPOP) Food & Wine Best New Chef winner Iliana Regan collaborates with Justin Behlke to serve up Mexico’s most famous sandwich. May 12
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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