Last-Minute Spots at Mercadito Cooking Class; Free Short Stack at IHOP; Greek Wine Festival at Geja's

RIVER NORTH—If you act quickly, you can join Mercadito chef Patricio Sandoval for a 6 p.m. cooking class tonight. The $70 class teaches you how to prepare four specialty dishes from southern Mexico. You'll then enjoy each dish paired with a different cocktail. Hurry, there's only about five spots left. Call 312-329-9555. [EaterWire]

EVERYWHERE—Get a free short stack at IHOP between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. in honor of National Pancake Day. But be a good sport and make a donation while you're there to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. [Feast]

LINCOLN PARK—Geja's will host a Greek winemaker dinner on March 7 to kick off their Greek Wine Festival, taking place through April at the restaurant. The $50 four-course meal will pair a variety of Greek wines with dishes like cheese fondue, beef tenderloin and jumbo shrimp. Call 773-281-9101 to reserve. [EaterWire]