Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Today's Forecast: Partly Cloudy 65°F

Berghoff Oktoberfest

When: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Federal Plaza Square

Neighborhood: Loop

219 S. Dearborn St.

Chicago, IL 60604

See the restaurant's attempt at the Midwest's longest bratwurst at the 26th annual outdoor bash featuring live music and raffles. Bring cash for German food and beer sold by the Berghoff, including its Oktoberfest brews.

Music Schedule: 11:45 a.m.: Johnny Wagner Band; 5 p.m.: Maggie Speaks

Green City Market Cooking Class

When: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $60. RSVP recommended

Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

1401 S. Michigan Ave.

Neighborhood: South Loop

Chef Kendal Duque demonstrates how to prepare a three-course meal using fresh ingredients. Includes beer, wine, menu tastings, recipe cards to take home and a discount at the Green Acres and Seedling Farms stands at Green City Market the following Saturday.

WingIt 

Rockit Bar & Grill

Neighborhood: River North

22 W. Hubbard St.

When: Daily 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. (ends September 16)

Price: Prices vary

Chefs James Gottwald and Amanda Downing prepare a different style of wings each day for $10 per dozen. The deal applies to Rockit Wrigleyville also.

On the menu:

- Monday: Moroccan spice with white bean tahini dip
- Tuesday: Polynesian with grilled pineapple and rum-red pepper glaze
- Wednesday: Greek with oregano, feta cheese and tzatziki dip
- Thursday: honey barbecue with ranch dressing
- Friday: Waldorf-style with apple-brandy glaze and blue cheese fondue

Andersonville Farmers Market

When: Wednesdays : 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (September 14 through October 19)

Price: Free

Berwyn Avenue and Clark Street

N Clark St. and W Berwyn Ave.

Browse sustainably grown produce from local vendors, as well as honey, cheese, wine, fiber and more. Enjoy live music entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more while you shop.

Chefs on the Grill

When: September 14 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Price: $55-$60

Park Grill

Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums

11 N. Michigan Ave.

The fourth annual alfresco benefit features grilled fare from 15 area chefs, plus a cash bar and silent auction. Participating chefs: Alex Shalev and Josh Taylor (Park Grill); Brian Witak (China Grill); Dean Zanella (Rhapsody);  Mike Clark (Tavern at the Park); Dirk Flanigan (The Gage); Val Benner (Lockwood Restaurant); Kendal Duque (Chicago Firehouse Restaurant); Tommy Nevill (III Forks); Perry Hendrix (Custom House Tavern); Trevor Hoyte (IPO); Beverly Kim Clark (Aria); Po Wang (McCormick & Schmick's); Derek Simcik (Atwood Cafe); Steve Coppolillo (Rosebud Prime). 

No Tell Motel

When: Wednesdays : 11:59 p.m.

Price: No cover. 

RSVP required for champagne reception: info@debonairsocialclub.com

Debonair Social Club

Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park

1575 N. Milwaukee Ave.

The club is transformed into a sleazy motel setting for racy performances by a rotating roster of local burlesque artists. RSVP to attend a pre-show champagne reception (10-11 p.m.).