1 Windy City Smokeout (560 West Grand) This is a big one, drawing 45,000 or more, all gnawing Q and grooving to tunes. (July 13-14)
2 Square Roots (Lincoln Square) Craft beer, music and food, presented by Old Town School of Music. Fun for the whole family, especially if you like good beer. (July 13-15)
3 Bastille Day Celebration (Chez Moi) Enjoy a festive food fight as chef Dominique Tougne presents two menus, one reflective of royalty, the other of the people, in honor of history’s most celebrated prison break. (July 14)
4 #DoYouDimSum (Imperial Lamian) Be the first one on your block to learn how to make Xiao Long Bao. (July 24)
5 Lasagna Day (All Francesca’s locations) Bet you didn’t know about this a holiday. Francesca serves lasagna all day to celebrate an august day in July. (July 29)
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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