March is the month that starts us tentatively thinking that maybe, just maybe, the cold weather is over and spring is on the way. We shall see, but one thing for sure is that there are, indeed, cool things to do (and eat, and drink) in March.
1 Tastemaker Conference (Revel Motor Row) Started by a full-time food blogger, this “intimate, fun and bespoke” event is designed for content creators who want to build their business by making connections with like-minded others. March 2-3
2 Brewsology Beer Fest (Museum of Science and Industry) Craft beers, served amidst the world-class exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, the vast halls of which you can wander as you sip your brews. March 4, 6pm-11pm
3 Saint Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl (Gold Coast Social) Saint Paddy’s day, it turns out, is a whole season, and on these days of celebration it’s likely many youngs plan to be feckin’ dronk as swiftly as possible; this seven-bar crawl makes those plans a reality. March 11 & 18
4 Uncorked: Chicago (Museum of Science and Industry) Once again, the Museum of Science and Industry converts at dusk to become a bar, this time a wine bar, with over one-hundred vinos and bubblies from around the world, plus (we’re told) a few “outside the bottle” options. March 25
5 Fifteenth Annual American Innovate (The Westin River North Chicago) If you’re in the food biz, or thinking of getting into it, you’ll want to attend this conference of industry leaders talking about emerging technologies, best practices and regulations. March 30-31
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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