Tastings Around Town
State and Lake
201 N. State
The restaurant presents a four-course dinner centered around Goose Island beers at 5 tonight; $59. (312) 239-9400.
Il Poggiolo
8 E. First
Hinsdale
Bacardi mixologist Debbie Peek demonstrates seasonal drinks, including Sparkling Holiday Punch: Bacardi Dragon Berry, Bacardi Limon, orange juice, cranberry juice topped with Martini & Rossi Rose, during a Cheeky Chicago mixer at 6 p.m. Nov. 12; $10. (630) 734-9400.
Pete’s Wine and Liquors
11428 S. Harlem
Worth
The retailer hosts a complimentary wine tasting from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14. (708) 361-1565.
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
110 N. Main
Crystal Lake
The restaurant’s beer school is back in session at 7 p.m. Nov. 11; $35 includes small bites and beer samples. (815) 356-9980.
Emilio’s Tapas
4100 W. Roosevelt
Hillside
The restaurant holds its final wine dinner of the year at 6 p.m. Thursday; $75. Robert Houde from Garnacha Ltd., will discuss Spain’s Jorge Ordonez wines.
Pairings for the five-course, game-centered dinner include roast venison loin and chanterelle mushrooms with Almirez Tinta de Toro 2007, Toro. (708) 547-7177.