1 Filipino American History Month (Sunda) Billy Dec of Sunda presents the dishes of his homeland throughout the month. Classic Filipino dishes include oxtail kare-kare, ginataang mussels and lechon kawali, the most delicious pork dish in the world. All Month Long
2 Eat Your Words (Chicago Cultural Center) 826Chi, the nonprofit dedicated to giving voice to Chicago’s youth, hosts a night of food from Chicago restaurants featuring a battle between chefs Lee Wolen (Boka, Somerset, Devereaux) and Jimmy Papadopoulos (Bellmore). October 3
3 Oktoberfestiversary (1800 West Cuyler) Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing’s annual two-day festival of beer, food trucks and entertainment, benefitting The Friendship Center. October 12-13
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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