Tastings Around Town
Chopping Block
Merchandise Mart
The next guest on the school’s Sommelier Series roster is master sommelier and NoMI wine director Fernando Beteta. Beteta’s “Desperate House Wines” class at 6 p.m. Monday spotlights wines that should be found in every household. Beteta host a second class, “How to Taste Like a Master Sommelier,” at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. (312) 644-6360.
Nacional 27
325 West Huron
Mixologist Adam Seger gets into the holiday spirit with a pumpkin and cranberry cocktails class at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19; $20. Featured drinks, made with ingredients from Harvest Moon Farms, include the Holiday Mojito and Latin Pumpkin Eggnog. (312) 664-2727.
uncommon ground
3800 N. Clark
Sous chef Justin Martin creates a menu around selections from Two Brothers Brewing at 6 p.m. Thursday; $25. Dishes include braised Slage Farm pork belly bruschetta on black onion toast with Two Brothers Bitter End Pale Ale. (773) 929-3600.
Dunlays on the Square
3137 W. Logan
The restaurant hosts a cocktail party showcasing the works of local artist Bill Furlong from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19. Martinis will be available for $6. (773) 227-2400.
Carlucci Restaurant
1801 Butterfield
Downers Grove
The restaurant hosts a Jack Daniel’s tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; $15 includes cocktails and small bites. (630) 512-0990.
La Madia
59 W. Grand
Chef/owner Jonathan Fox hosts a holiday entertaining class featuring wine and cheese at 11 a.m. Saturday $30. (312) 329-0400.
LuxHome
Merchandise Mart
LuxHome partners with Wine Spectator for the 3rd Annual Chill event at 6 p.m. Thursday; $85. Guests will be feted to fine wine and gourmet tastings from 30 restaurants, including Mercat a la Planxa and Coco Pazzo. Proceeds benefit the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. (312) 628-0211; luxehome.com/chill .