Classic Chicago hot dog, Da Best Fest/Photo: David Hammond
1 Eighth Annual Logan Square Chef’s Dinner (Lula) Jason Hamel hosts other local chefs, including Abe Conlon, Leonard Hollander and Matthias Merges, in a benefit for Comfort Station, the multidisciplinary art space in the Tudor-looking cottage southwest of the Logan Square Blue Line stop. April 6
2 Chicago Wine Fest Spring Edition (Lincoln Park Zoo) The festival with everything you like: good wine, food and music, in a casual, unpretentious atmosphere. April 16
3 Da Best Fest (UIC Dorin Forum) Classic foods synonymous with Chicago—Italian beef, deep-dish pizza, the Chicago hot dog—will be served in their original form and interpreted by some of Chicago’s finest chefs. April 17
4 Wingfest (Credit Union Arena) Annual gathering of wing-men and -women who enjoy the most delicate part of everyone’s favorite fowl, prepared by Chicago’s most accomplished wing masters. April 18
5 Somm Madness (Radius Chicago) Drink and eat at a Tailgate Tasting of over 400 wines and food from places like Prime & Provisions and Siena Tavern, then watch sommeliers from around the world put their palates on the line in a blind tasting for a $10,000 prize. April 19
Due to cancellations and program changes in response to the Coronavirus, please check with individual venues on current status.
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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