A pasta throw down, a sour beer tapping, a new ‘Alice in Wonderland’-themed bar and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
EAT
Saucy–A Pasta Throwdown
1001 N. Winchester Ave. 773-698-8703
Try pasta dishes made by Abra Berens of Stock Cafe and Matt Danko of Sink Swim and vote for your favorite. The benefit for Pilot Light also includes a drink, appetizers from The Winchester and dessert from Americano 2211. 5 p.m. $35-$40. Tickets: winchesterchicago.com
Now Open
1208 N. Wells St. 312-274-1824
The “Alice in Wonderland”-themed spot serves bar fare such as chicken wings with pomegranate barbecue sauce ($9.95), garlic and black bean hummus ($8.95) and grilled salmon on a Hawaiian bun with citrus cabbage slaw ($14.95) paired with 24 beers on tap ($5-$8) and cocktails. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Corsican Wine Dinner
615 W. Randolph St. 312-377-2002
A five-course dinner showcases the Mediterranean island’s cuisine with dishes including braised wild boar shank and chestnut polenta with slow-roasted wild mushrooms. 5:30-11 p.m. $60; wine pairings available for an additional $55. Reservations required.
DRINK
Brewery Vivant Sour Tapping
1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
Try the Michigan brewery’s new Stone Fruit Sour witbier along with their limited-release Harvest Breed sour and Paris red wine barrel-aged sour saison ($7-$9). No cover. 6-11 p.m.
DO
Canvas Primer No. 11
2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4441
Speakers from creative industries, including AMFM magazine and Chicago Artists Resource, pitch creative projects open to collaborative opportunities. The event also features music from DJ Red Rum Rio and house band Deep Fayed and a display of art from Tubs, Brain Killer and Eva Carlini. 7-11:30 p.m. $7 suggested donation.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Belly Up Smokehouse & Saloon (1132 S. Wabash St. 312-929-3856) offers half-price pints and pitchers, $2 sliders and $5 Bulleit bourbon shots from 3-6 p.m.
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