A roundup of local wine and food events
The Francis Coppola Vintner Dinner will be hosted by wine expert Angela Bartolai and will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday at Le Titi de Paris, 1015 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights. The cost is $58 per person, reservations required. 847-506-0222.
A medley of bubbly will be offered at the six-course champagne dinner at Oceanique, 505 Main St., Evanston, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $95 per person, reservations required. 847-864-3435.
Chef Patrick Cassata will celebrate his birthday with a dinner featuring six of his favorite courses matched with six of his favorite wines. The extravaganza will take place at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Eclectic, 117 North Ave., Barrington. The cost is $80 per person, reservations recommended. 847-277-7300.
Chef Rick Tramonto and pastry chef Gale Gand join Everest chef/proprietor Jean Joho and other nationally heralded chefs at the 3rd annual James Beard Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Tru, 676 N. St. Clair St. The six-course dinner features highlights from the chefs, paired with wines by Tru sommelier Scott Tyree. The $250 per person cost includes wine, tax, gratuity and a gift bag. Reservations required. 312-202-0001, ext. 230.
The bubbly will overflow at Geja’s Cafe, 340 W. Armitage Ave., during the 24th annual Champagne Festival, held to celebrate the holiday season. The sparkling wine fest will run through Jan. 31. 773-281-9101.