Serious Eats: Chicago
Chicago Food Events for the Weekend and Beyond

Thursday, December 6th
FĂȘte, Food and Design Market
December 6th, 6 to 10 p.m.
Check out 30 local food and design vendors with unique, gift-able items. A portion of proceeds go to Fresh Moves, a charity combatting food deserts. $5 at the door or pay in advance. here
1520 West Fulton Street, Room 1520; event website
Friday, December 7th
Oskar Blues Cask Tapping
December 7th, 7 p.m.
SmallBar Division is bringing in the holidays with a cask tapping. Various stouts will be available for taste comparisons. Chef Justin White has made a Shepard's pie with Oskar Blues Ten FIDY Stout gravy for the event. No cover charge. Beer available for purchase. 2049 W. Division St.; event website
Sunday, December 9th
Sunday Sandwich at Great Lake
December 9th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Great Lake is selling roasted and pulled Gunthorp Farm Pork Shoulder in homemade barbecue sauce on freshly baked buns. In addition, salad and cookies will be featured. There will not be pizza, however. 1477 W Balmoral Ave
Beyond the Weekend
Sprout's December Sunday Dinner
December 16th, 6 p.m.
The dinner's theme will be "charity," with a portion of proceeds going to The National Down Syndrome Society. Dinner will feature a take on seasonal classics, such as duck, lobster, and venison. There will be hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and a four course meal. Call 773-348-0706 for reservations. $65. 1417 W. Fulton; event website