1 Nordic Dinner (LH Rooftop) Is it crazy to have dinner on a wintry rooftop? A Nordic-inspired feast to get you in the mood for chowing down while standing up to the elements (March 2)
2 Cochon 555 (Morgan Manufacturing) The yearly pork-stravaganza brings a battalion of chefs, sommeliers, brewers and farmers to prepare, pair with and praise the pig. (March 3)
3 “Lost Restaurants of Chicago” Book Launch (Lawry’s The Prime Rib) Greg Borzo presents his new book, accompanied by Doug “Hot Doug” Sohn, along with bites from the SideDoor. (March 7)
5 Mr. Kelly’s: The Legacy Lives On (Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse) Mr. Kelly’s, launching pad for entertainers like Barbra Streisand, Lenny Bruce, Woody Allen, Richard Pryor and many more, is recreated for one night only at its original location, occupied by Gibsons. (March 24)
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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