Your where-to-go, what-to-eat daily.
Pets are too much like work. Adopt an herb tonight at Nacional 27—while enjoying cocktails and tapas in the bar. Herbs—from the N27 Mojito Garden—are free, but are available on a “first-come, first-adopted” basis. 5pm. 325 W Huron St (312-664-2727). Free to attend.
State and Lake and Goose Island brewmaster Greg Hall team up for a beer-pairing dinner featuring beer-cheese crostini, grilled-lobster salad, pan-roasted arctic char, slow-roasted pork belly—all paired with Goose brews. Dinner. 201 N State St (312-239-9400). $59.
Minibar has a new chef—Brian Merel—and a new menu, which calls for a celebration. Stop by tonight for Flights and Bites, featuring complimentary food from Merel’s Italian menu and Bombay Sapphire cocktails. 7:30–9:30pm. 3341 N Halsted St (773-871-6227). Free to attend.
Webster’s Wine Bar takes a look at What Time Does to Wine by tasting a host of diverse styles at different ages. Learn something. 7:30pm, reservation required: signup@websterwinebar.com or 773-868-0608. $40.
Wednesday means a three-course prix fixe at Browntrout: Tonight’s dishes include parsnip-and-pear soup and chicken breast with bacon-potato hash. Dinner. 4111 N Lincoln Ave (773-472-4111). $35, includes a wine pairing.
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