Grand Chef’s Experience/ Photo: Galdones Photography
1 Grand Chefs Experience (Field Museum) Cystic fibrosis, a most worthy cause, continues to get support from Chicago chefs, who custom-curate food and drink for this annual black-tie-optional event. (February 2)
2 Chicago Whiskey Festival (Old Crow Smokehouse River North) It’s not easy pairing wines with barbeque, so go with the hard stuff—lots of it—including bourbon and Scotch. (February 3)
3 Chinese Lunar New Year (Chinatown) Celebrate the Year of the Dog by watching the dragon parade and then gorge on a superb selection of regional Chinese cuisine, value-priced, at local restaurants. (February 25)
5 Dark Beer Festival (Emporium Arcade Bar) Come over to the Darkside to sample and explore craft dark beers. You may never drink Guinness again. (February 25)
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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