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June 11
The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago will host a wine and dessert event called Passport to the Middle East: Desserts in the Desert. Sip and stroll through the galleries and research archives while interacting with scholars and researchers from the Oriental Institute. The event will be held from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Galleries and Research Archives of the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-702-5044.
| Take
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
St., Chicago. |
| 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. |
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, InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-321-8738.
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.
Wednesdays
An introductory seminar—geared toward those with a new interest in wine or in need of a wine review—will be held at Kendall College. The four-week course meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on the globe's six major wine grapes and the wines they make—Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Riesling and Pinot Noir. The cost is $160. Kendall College, Riverworks Campus, 900 N. Branch St., Chicago, IL 60622, 312-664-4394.
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.
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05/12/08 HC) |
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WINE SHOP
For additional information
on wine events, please contact:
Schaefer's
9965 Gross Point Rd.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-5711 |
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