A new place to grab lunch in River North, a wine tasting in Logan Square and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
EAT
Windy City Chili
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401 N. Morgan St.
Watch local chefs vie for a chance to compete in the World Food Championships by whipping up their best chili in an hour with only 30 seconds to grab their ingredients. You can then try what they’ve made too. 6-9 p.m. $30-$40. Tickets: culinaryfightclub.com
Now Open
354 W. Hubbard St. 312-888-9195
Go early for coffee and pastries starting at 7 a.m. Then, design your own lunch at the River North marketplace’s 18-foot salad bar ($9.95 per pound) or order a Small Cheval burger ($8.95) with fries ($2.95) or a sandwich ($9.95-$12.95) from Dillman’s Pastrami Shop. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
DRINK
It Might Get Dark
1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
The sixth annual celebration of dark beer features 20-plus brews on draft ($5-$12) plus pours of Goose Island Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout. 6 p.m. No cover.
La Spinetta Wine Tasting
2824 W. Armitage Ave. 773-661-1582
Winemaker Giorgio Rivetti leads a sampling of his Italian wines paired with cheese and salumi. 6-8 p.m. $25. Phone reservations recommended.
DO
Sauced Night Market (Free!)
2363 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-8774
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Grab food from Yum Dum, Happy Lobster and other vendors along with drinks from Middle Brow Beer Co. and Corridor Brewery & Provisions while shopping candles, jewelry, paintings and more. 6-11 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division St. 773-489-5050) offers $4 craft drafts, $5 glasses of wine and $6 old fashioneds from 4-7 p.m.