Friday, February 1

Restaurant Week Begins
February 1st through February 10th
Chicago's Restaurant Week, when you'll be able to sample some of the city's best restaurants at discounted prices. Check out our guide to see the places we are most excited about. various locations; event website

Tuesday, February 5

Storefront Company's Discovery Dinner Series
6:30 p.m.
For its first Discovery Dinner Series, Storefront Company welcomes Master Sommeliers Ken Fredrickson, Doug Marello, and Fernando Beteta of Tenzing Wine & Spirits to help pair wine with five course menu prepared by chef Bryan Moscatello. $90 per person, wine pairings included. Call 773-661-2609 for reservations. 1941 W North Ave; event website

Friday, February 8

Homaro Cantu Book Signing
February 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chef Homaro Cantu will be doing a signing of his Miracle Berry Diet Cookbook at Foodease Market. He will also be offering samples of recipes from the book.Foodease Market, Watertower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue; event website