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classes with the Chicago Wine School
and develop an appreciation for all types of wine. Most
are five-week courses led by this independent educational
organization and the school also holds regularly scheduled
courses and seminars. For a full schedule, visit wineschool.com
or call 312-491-0284. Chicago Wine School, 1964S. Halsted
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| Bin
School offers wine classes for wine-lovers at Bin
36. For class schedules and prices, visit www.bin36.com/binschool.html.
To reserve, call 312-755-WINE. Bin 36, House of Blues
Hotel, 339 N. Dearborn St. (Kinzie St.), Chicago, 312-755-WINE. |
Ongoing
Petterino's has launched an after-7 p.m. menu (offered seven days a week) with a corresponding number of first courses, entrées and desserts to choose from for $19.95 for three courses. Additionally, seven wines will be offered for $7 a glass, and valet parking after 7 p.m. is complimentary. Petterino's, 150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601, 312-422-0150.
Mondays
N9NE Steakhouse has launched a weekly wine special for diners on Mondays. W9NE AND D9NE AT N9NE offers a select bottle list of nine white and nine red wines at half-price. Purchase of an entrée is required with this promotion. N9NE Steakhouse, 440 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60606, 312-575-9900.
Mondays
Visit seafooder Tin Fish on Mondays to enjoy half-price bottles of wine, including its selection of half-bottles. Tin Fish, 18201 Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-532-0200.
Second Mondays
Bin 36 offers wine tastings on the second Monday of each month, with more than 50 wines available at a walk-around style event. Light canapés are served. The cost is $25 per person. Bin 36, House Sax, 339 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-755-9463.
Mondays
ENO, a wine, cheese and chocolate lounge in the InterContinental Chicago, is now hosting an ongoing wine class at 6 p.m. The classes are thematic with flights of four classes, although the classes are not cumulative and attending out of series will not diminish the experience. Each series of four classes will focus on a different wine-producing region or varietal, starting with Pinot Noir and guiding guests through the history, pairings and origins of the wine. Four classes will be available for $75 per person, though guests are also encouraged to come when they can with single classes priced at $25 per person. Each class will include numerous tastings, cheese pairings and other items. Attendees will get 15 percent off retail and tasting purchases that day. ENO, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-944-4100, 800-327-0200.
Tuesdays
Pops for Champagne offers a Toast on Tuesday promotion where guests can order a 5 oz. glass of champagne and receive it for the 3 oz. glass price (prices start at $8 a glass). More than 10 selections are available by the glass including Charles Heidsieck 2000, G.H. Mumm Carte Classique and Jean Milan Blanc de Blancs á Oger. For each glass of champagne purchased during Toast on Tuesday, Pops for Champagne will donate $1 to the Chicago Jobs Council, an organization dedicated to advocating for employment and career advancement opportunities for people living in poverty. Pops for Champagne, Tree Studios, 601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-266-7677.
Third Tuesdays
Randolph Wine Cellars hosts Third Tuesday Tastings, featuring complimentary hors d’oervres and over thirty wines. There’s also a new theme each month. The events run from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., and cost $30 per person. For more information, visit www.randolphwinecellars.com. Randolph Wine Cellars, 1415 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-942-1212.
Wednesdays
Landmark Grill + Lounge is inviting wine-lovers to indulge on Wednesdays when the wine list is half-off, Skyy martinis are just $5 and free pizza is dished up from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Landmark Grill + Lounge, 1633 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 312-587-1600.
Thursdays
Treasure Island Foods offers a wine tasting series with home entertaining and everyday cooking in mind. Classes will cover new selections from their international stock along with discussions of wine regions, wine making techniques, food pairing and serving ideas. Each tasting, held at 7:00 p.m., will feature eight to twelve wines; seating is limited to 28 people. Tickets cost $20 per person. For more information, email wine@tifoods.com or go to www.tifoods.com. Treasure Island Foods, Cooking School Mezzanine, 2121 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-880-8880.
Sundays
Bucktown's bin wine café has launched B-I-N-G-O Sundays. From 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., guests compete for wine, wine accessories, gift certificates and items from Bucktown retailers. There's a $20 food and drink requirement per person to play. bin wine café, 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-486-2233.
Sundays
Each Sunday, all bottles of wine-including Champagne and sparkling wine-are half price at DeLaCosta. DeLaCosta, River East Art Ctr., 465 E. Illinois St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-464-1700.
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