1 “Two to Tango” (Artango Bar and Steakhouse) A rare opportunity to nibble outstanding paella, guzzle malbec and publicly humiliate yourself trying to do the classic Argentine dance. Every Tuesday in June
2 National Donut Day (Stan’s Donuts, Wicker Park) At midnight on June 1, the first one-hundred guests get a free half-dozen glazed donuts, in honor of this sweet if made-up holiday. June 1
3 Ribfest (Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen) As much about the music as the meat, the twenty-year-old festival, offers excellent beer, q and clothing decorated with the stars ‘n’ bars. Yum. June 8-10
4 West Lake Market (Eden Parking Lot) With much merch, this warm-weather market kicks off with food, some from an on-site greenhouse. The ubiquitous Jesse White Tumblers perform. June 10, and then second Sunday of every month through October
5 Tinker with Tinctures (Staytion Market & Bar) If you want to be a semi-professional at-home mixologist, you must make your own tinctures. Learn to do that at this event. June 21
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
Dining & Drinking Top 5: June 2023 Warmer weather means more festivals and outdoor food events, so put on your sunblock and your feedbag and start enjoying the foods of summer in Chicago.
Dining and Drinking Top 5: May 2022 The weather is encouraging us to go out and have fun, even with the enduring specter of the plague hanging over our heads. To be on the safe side, check websites for these events.
Dining and Drinking Top 5 of 2021 I like street food, but I also like eating high-end, white tablecloth dinners. I guess I just like eating.
Dining & Drinking Top 5: April 2023 April showers? No problem! As long as it’s not snowing and cold, we’re good to go, and this April, there are lots of events popping up—like daffodils, or whatever—around the city and suburbs.
