Three Floyds beer dinners at Wildfire Oakbrook and Wildfire Glenview

Wildfire executive chef Larry Donahue and chef Paul Guerrero brew up a five-course meal paired with beers from Three Floyds Brewing Co., a small artisanal craft brewery in Munster, Ind., at Wildfire Oakbook on Monday, May 10, 6:30 p.m., and at Wildfire Glenview on Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Jennifer Faulk of Lincolnwood, Ill.-based distributor Louis Glunz Beer Inc., and a member of the Glunz Beer Culinary Council, will share their insights into the beer and food pairing trend. The menu includes Beer Battered Crawfish and Three Floyds Pride & Joy; Baked Goat Cheese & Arugula Salad and Three Floyds Dreadnaught; Bacon Wrapped Boneless Pork Chops and Three Floyds Alpha King; Blackened Filet Medallions & Shrimp and Three Floyds Robert the Bruce; and Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart and Three Floyds Gumballhead. Space is limited. For reservations, call Brad Wermager at Wildfire, (773) 398-6960.


Wildfire Oakbrook
232 Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook, IL 60523

When: Monday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. (reception), 7 p.m. (dinner)

Price: $40 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Event phone number: (773) 398-6960

Event Web site: www.wildfirerestaurant.com/oakbrook

Event contact: Brad Wermager, Wildfire Wine & Spirits


Wildfire Glenview
1300 Patriot Blvd.
The Glen Town Center
Glenview, IL 60026

When: Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. (reception), 7 p.m. (dinner)

Price: $40 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Event phone number: (773) 398-6960

Event Web site: www.wildfirerestaurant.com/glenview

Event contact: Brad Wermager, Wildfire Wine & Spirits

Durty Nellie's 16th Annual Spring Beer Fest

Durty Nellie's 16th Annual Spring Beer Fest Saturday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., invites local beer lovers to sample from among more than 60 craft beer from such award-winning breweries as Anchor, Dogfish Head, Founders, Great Lakes, New Holland and Shmaltz Brewing companies. Representatives from Lincolnwood, Ill.-based distributor, Louis Glunz Beer Inc., will be available to talk about the different beers, suggest food pairings, and to answer questions. Ticket price includes live entertainment and souvenir pint glass. Tickets available for purchase at Durty Nellie's only during business hours, Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Durty Nellie's
180 N. Smith St.
(across the street from Metra stop in Palatine)
Palatine, IL 60067

When: Saturday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Price: $25 in advance; $30 day of event

Event phone number: (847) 358-9150

Event Web site: www.durtynellies.com

Event contact: Marilinda Dolezal