A rare opportunity to enjoy a gourmet dinner and sneak preview of upcoming vintage railroad service is presented this weekend, as Pullman Sleeping Car Company will host three dining excursions from Union Station. Enjoy dinner on Friday or Saturday or brunch on Sunday, prepared by chef Dan Traynor, formerly of Prasino. Full service of the Pullman cars is scheduled to launch in October.
5-9:30 PM Friday and Saturday or 10:30 AM-3:30 PM Sunday, Union Station, 118 S. Clinton, 877-726-7245 or diningwithpullman.com, $120.
More events after the jump.
Thursday16
CityGrounds is offering a tasting of new blend from Passion House Coffee Roasters: the Rwanda Buf Caf? Red Bourbon. The coffee's described as ?crystal clean with a sparkly lemon-lime clarity and crisp body.? 4-6 PM, CityGrounds Coffee Bar, 507 W. Dickens, 773-857-1576, free.
At the tasting "Vino with a View" at Cityscape Bar, on the 15th floor of the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, attendees will also receive sample antipasti and a buy-one-get-one coupon for the adjoining ItaliAsia restaurant. Reservations required; e-mail cityscape@martplaza.com. 6-7 PM, Cityscape Bar, 350 W. Mart Center, 312-836-5000, free.
Friday17
It?s Barrel-Aged Beer Night at Paddy Long?s, featuring a selection of noteworthy drafts and bottles like Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee and Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout. The pub's signature bacon pairings will be available as well. 7 PM-2 AM, Paddy Long's, 1028 W. Diversey, 773-290-6988, free.
Saturday18
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, cofounder of the French Pastry School, is lecturing on ?The Endangered Art of French Hospitality," presented by the Culinary Historians of Chicago. Pfeiffer will discuss how the ?gastronomic meal of the French? has evolved over the centuries and has come to be "a cultural practice in urgent need of safeguarding." Reservations required. 10 AM-12 PM, the French Pastry School, Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, 900 N. North Branch, 866-667-3344 or e-mail culinary.historians@gmail.com, $5, $3 for students and no charge for CHC members.
The Red Canary is hosting an all-day Mardi Gras party featuring brunch from 10 AM-3 PM, dinner from 3 PM-midnight, and drinks until 3 AM. Specials include $8 Cajun gumbo, $4 "big ass" beers, and $8 hurricanes. There's an open bar from 9-10 PM and a party package from 10 PM-1 AM. The Red Canary, 695 N. Milwaukee, 312-846-1475, $25 for party package.
The original strong ales outdoor winter beer festival takes place at Rock Bottom Chicago, where more than 25 selections from Chicago area microbreweries and a few national selections are highlighted. Light snacks, a warming room, and beer samples are included in admission. Noon-4 PM, Rock Bottom Chicago, 1 W. Grand, 312-755-9339 or brownpapertickets.com, $25.
Monday20
It?s a time warp back to the age of flappers and speakeasies tonight for just a nickel at the Gage?s ?Blind Tiger? event. You?ll be ushered to the underground dining room for specialty cocktails, complimentary fare like "Drunken Rabbit Baked Beans" in tin bean cans, and burlesque performers. RSVPs encouraged. 7 PM-miidnight, the Gage, 24 S. Michigan, 312-372-4243, five cents.
Tuesday21
Tonight the Southern hosts a pig roast on their enclosed rooftop, featuring a whole roasted pig sliced tableside and two complimentary drinks. 6 PM, the Southern, 1840 W. North, 773-342-1840, $58 ChicaGourmet members, $68 nonmembers.
Klay Oven Kitchen's executive chef Hiran Patel-Klay offers a lunchtime demo and tasting on Indian cooking. Noon-1 PM, Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton, 312-575-0306, free.
Spotlight Chef is back again, this time featuring a preview of Nellcote with chef Jared Van Camp. Reservations for the taping are required; for tickets e-mail kiki@beautyandherfeast.com. 6:30 PM, Nellcote, 833 W. Randolph, beautyandherfeast.com, $65.
At this Fat Tuesday crawfish-eating contest for charity, competitors will attempt to consume three pounds of crawfish to benefit Habitat for Humanity of New Orleans. Free Mardi Gras accessories and food and drink specials included. 6 PM, Cactus Bar and Grill, 404 S. Wells, 312-922-8025, $25 to enter contest, free to attend.
Carnival is celebrated with a caipirinha competition featuring Chicago mixologists putting their spin on Brazil?s national drink for charity. Tickets required. 6-8 PM, Texas de Brazil, 51 E. Ohio, 312-670-1006 or tdbcarnival.eventbrite.com, $30.
Source: http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2012/02/16/this-weeks-food-and-drink-events
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