We’re living in a fearful place, with pandemics, nuclear war, the rise of fascism and so much more, so why not take a breather and trip to one of these Chicago food and drink events?
1 Lincoln Square AppleFest Apple cider and apple stickers, apple pies and apple ties: it’s all about apples, and if you like apples, you want to be here. October 1-2
2 Blaktober (Multiple locations) A celebration of Black-owned and -operated restaurants in Chicago, with more to choose from every year. Throughout October
3 Chicago Beer Fest (The Field Museum) 3 Floyds, Half Acre, Revolution and sixty or so other breweries will pour their artfully crafted brews; get tickets in advance, as there are no sales at the door. October 8, 7pm-11pm
4 Run for Beer (Spiteful Brewing Tap Room) Run? For beer? Come in costume and enjoy a free glass of Spiteful in a take-home collector’s pint glass, and get access to games, goodies and other giveaways. October 23, 11am-2pm
5 Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl (3506 North Clark) A ticketed crawl for a younger set stumbles into Wrigleyville’s storied taverns, including Murphy’s Bleachers, Old Crow and HVAC; co-sponsored by White Claw. October 29, 7pm-midnight
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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Dining and Drinking Top 5: October 2021 As of this writing, events are still scheduled for October, though with Delta (and Mu?) dangling over our heads, it’s hard to say what might, or might not, happen. Check respective websites for updates.
Dining & Drinking Top 5: October 2023 Hey, it’s not yet winter; no need to start hibernating right away. There’s still a lot of cool stuff to do, some of it out of doors, so put on a hat, wear gloves if you need ‘em, and get with it…while you can.
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 & Drinking Top 5: February 2022 With COVID requirements in place, many restaurants/bars are opening up to something close to business-as-usual, and one-off events are moving ahead.
Dining & Drinking Top 5: November 2022 To quote Ezra Pound, “Winter is icumen in/Lhude sing Goddamm/Raineth drop and staineth slop/And how the wind cloth ramm/Sing Goddamm.” Sure, you can look out the window at the gathering clouds and sing Goddamn, or you can make the best of a chilly situation by venturing out to eat, drink and enjoy life while you can.
Dining & Drinking Top 5: December 2022 Yo, ho, ho! It’s that time of year when unbridled eating, drinking and general merrymaking become the order of the day. So go forth, enjoy life while you can, and happy holidays
