Recipe for Relief

Continuing in the most recent spiel of shopping, eating, and philanthropy, here is a culinary event worth looking into. It is an event whose proceeds go to America's Second Harvest and the New Orleans Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund. Special guests include Susan Spicer of Bayona and Cat Cora, Food Network Iron Chef/co-founder of Chefs of Humanity, not to mention over 70 of Chicago's best chefs in one location and beer from Goose Island. It promises to be a heavenly gustatory experience! Not only that, but there will be a silent auction also.

Date: Thursday, October 6th, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: The Grand Ballroom at McCormick Place South
Cost: $50 per person
For more information, see the website.

Italian Food and Fast Cars

8th Annual Italian Village Ferrari Festival

Eat, drink, be merry, and take in your fill of fast cars at the Italian Village restaurants on Monroe this Sunday, August 28th, from 11 am to 2 pm. For a $25 donation that benefits Children's Memorial Hospital, there is an Italian lunch buffet with wine and beer. Outdoors, there are more than 50 Ferraris lined up waiting to be admired. There will also be outside entertainment, including short Ferrari rides along Lake Shore Drive! Vroom, vroom!