Week of tastings

Happy New Year and may 2013 bring you lots of travels, tastings, and a full heart!

Lets begin with a week of tastings:

Monday, January 7th: Weekdays enjoy a $22-three course prix fixe lunch menu at Blackbird Restaurant. Make your reservations by calling the restaurant at 312-715-0708

Tuesday, January 8th: Explore red wines at this wine class at Caliendos Restaurant and Bar in Winfield, IL. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Explore and taste from 7pm to 9pm. If interested, email caliendosinfo@gmail.com to register and receive $5 off.

Wednesday, January 9th: Learn about Port and Dessert Wines at Vintages Fine Wine in Arlington Heights from 7pm to 8:15pm. Tickets are $30 each and if you are interested, call 847-590-8655 to reserve your glass.

Thursday, January 10th: Free wine tasting at Pizza Rustica in Chicago. You will be exploring Bordeaux Blend vs Meritage from 6pm to 8pm.

Friday, January 11th: Capture the craft of cocktails with a modern twist for $50 from $7pm-$9:30pm. Register and purchase your ticket at sidetour.com

Saturday, January 12th: Explore the French culinary world at the Chicago French Market from 10am to 11:30am. Tickets are $35 and include meetings with the vendors, tastings of olive oils, cheeses, and desserts. If you're interested, sign up online at sidetour.com

Sunday, January 13th: Got a chocolate craving? Love everything chocolate? Then, head over to Hershey's on 822 North Michigan Avenue and enjoy a four course chocolate tasting after 1pm at only $13.

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