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Big Star Hosts Big Beer Dinner Tonight; Gale Gand Takes Over Chalkboard

No $2 tacos tonight at Big Star
No $2 tacos tonight at Big Star Photo: courtesy of Facebook

Wicker Park: Big Star is hosting The Lost Abbey tonight for a special four-course beer dinner. The event costs $40 per person, and will be filled on a “first-come, first served basis.” Expect roasted poblanos, grilled sardines, hanger steak, and a deep fried ice cream all paired with The Lost Abbey beers. [RIA]
Lincoln Square: Gale Gand of Tru and Peter Klein from Seedling Fruit will be “taking over” the kitchen of Chalkboard on Tuesday, May 10. The six-course menu costs $65 person person, and you can make a reservation by visiting the restaurant’s website
River North: Michelle Garcia from Bleeding Heart Bakery will be dishing out “green cooking tips to reduce your carbon ‘cookprint’” at Kenmore Live Studio on Sunday, April 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and it will also be broadcast live on facebook.com/Kenmore.

Big Star Hosts Big Beer Dinner Tonight; Gale Gand Takes Over Chalkboard