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UNIVERSITY VILLAGE—Baconfest 2012 will take place on April 14 at the UIC Forum, same as last year. General admission tickets won't go on sale until February, but stay tuned for info on an early-bird VIP ticket sale in December. Chef lineup to be announced early next year. [EaterWire]
LINCOLN PARK—The rescheduled Midwestern farm dinner at North Pond has been moved once again and is now taking place on Nov. 9. Tickets are still available and can be reserved by calling 773-477-5845. [EaterWire]
BUCKTOWN—Irazu is winterizing its outdoor patio for all-season dining. The restaurant is finishing it over the next few days and hopes for it to be ready by the weekend. And, yes, it will be heated. [EaterWire]
