Jacquelyn Brennan and Kelly Moore of MindFuel Wellness
1 MindFuel Wellness (James Hotel) After-work wellness reception, with a Fuel Flow class combining yoga and Pilates, healthy bites from David Burke’s Primehouse and beverages from Real Good Juice Co. 6:30pm-8pm. Free. May 18
2 Tour of France Wine Dinner (Restaurant Michael) Six courses, including foie gras, halibut, duck breast and cheese, with wine and a lively talk by Michael Corso ($85) May 18
3 National Restaurant Association Show (McCormick Place) The annual blow-out extravaganza for cooks, chefs and restaurateurs laying out all the hardware and software that bring food and drink to diners. May 21-24
4 Cocktail Summit (Logan Theatre) A gathering of professional and home-based cocktailians bellying up for two days of seminars and, one must suppose, sips. ($125) May 22-23
5 National Brisket Day (Nacional 27) At Tallboy Taco, inside Nacional 27, there’s brisket in enchiladas and empanadas, paired with many Latin-inspired libations. May 28
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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