Whiskey and desserts at Americano 2211, an adults-only night at Lincoln Park Zoo and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
EAT
Bourbon Dinner
1527 N. Wells St. 312-982-2186
A four-course dinner paired with whiskey tastings meant to teach you how to identify flavors in each spirit includes crab hushpuppies, roasted peri peri game hen and bourbon-vanilla flan. 7-9 p.m. $60. Tickets: nightout.com
Cajun Cooking Class
111 N. Wabash Ave. 312-446-8949
Learn how to prepare a five-course dinner featuring chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo and New Orleans barbecue shrimp over cornbread, and enjoy the finished product paired with beer, wine and hurricanes. 7-9 p.m. $75. Tickets: heavenonseven.com
DRINK
Whiskey & Dessert Pairing
2211 W. North Ave. 773-360-8757
Enjoy High West Distillery cocktails, whiskey ice cream sandwiches, baked Alaska with caramelized banana and boozy hot chocolate at this tasting hosted by the Chicago chapter of Women Who Whiskey. 8-10 p.m. $35-$40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
Matt Ruby
622 N. Fairbanks Court 312-642-0700
See the New York-based comedian and creator of the web series Vooza record his debut standup album. 7:15 and 9:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. $10-$15. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Adults Night Out: Holiday Edition
2001 N. Clark St. 312-742-2000
The zoo shuts out kids for the night and so you can have a more relaxed experience as you tour its annual holiday lights display, hear chats from staff about animal behavior and conservation, and listen to live music from Sorry for Partying. 6:30-10 p.m. $15. Tickets: lpzoo.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The StopAlong (1812 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-394-4694) offers $5 drafts, $6 glasses of wine, $7 cocktails, and half-price garlic knots or pepperoni rolls with the purchase of any drink from 4-6 p.m. and 9-10 p.m.
![Fatpour Tap Works, a combined indoor/outdoor space with a dining room, bar, outdoor patio, 20 TVs and 20 beers on draft, opened its doors for its Lincolnwood location at District 1860. It’s the forth location for the restaurant with locations near the McCormick Pace Convention Center, Wicker Park and Wilmette, opened its doors for its newest location at District 1860 on April 25. Owner Erik Baylis said the restaurant is a “place for everyone” and serves modern American food on a menu with salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, traditional entrees and desserts. The Lincolnwood location at 7244 Lincolnwood location will be able […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ppn-l-lwd-fatpour-district-1860-0502-01_6be1c2.jpg?w=467 "Fatpour Tap Works, a combined indoor/outdoor space with a dining room, bar, outdoor patio, 20 TVs and 20 beers on draft, opened its doors for its Lincolnwood location at District 1860. It’s the forth location for the restaurant with locations near the McCormick Pace Convention Center, Wicker Park and Wilmette, opened its doors for its newest location at District 1860 on April 25. Owner Erik Baylis said the restaurant is a “place for everyone” and serves modern American food on a menu with salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, traditional entrees and desserts. The Lincolnwood location at 7244 Lincolnwood location will be able […]")