Tastings Around Town
KiKi’s Bistro, 900 N. Franklin
The bistro partners with Goose Island Brewery for Wednesday Night Workout at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4; $15. Scott Moyers of Goose Island will discuss beer pairings. Menu item samples include mussels steamed in beer. (312) 335-5454.
Nacional 27
325 W. Huron
Mixologist Adam Seger hosts an adopt-an-herb cocktail party at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Guests receive cocktails, tapas, a potted herb plant and recipes for Seger’s herb cocktails. In conjunction with the event, the restaurant will offer a Feast Like A Farmer menu — five courses with wine pairings and sangria; $36.95. (312) 664-2727.
Geja’s Cafe
340 W. Armitage
The restaurant holds its 36th annual Pro/Am Wine Tasting Contest, opened to ages 21 and up, at 1 p.m. Sunday; $20. Participants must identify the grape, origin and vintage of eight wines presented in unmarked carafes. (773) 281-9101.
Quartino Ristorante, Pizzeria & Wine Bar
626 N. State
The bar’s monthly wine tasting, at 6:30 tonight, includes a Peroni Beer sampling; $20. (312) 698-5000.
Cigars and Stripes
6715 W. Ogden, Berwyn
The bar’s Freaktoberfest beer tasting featuring Coney Island brews is at 7 p.m. Thursday; $20. Samples include Blood Red Lager and Sword Swallower Steel Hop Lager. (708) 484-1043.