Izzy and Benny Feast; Panozzo's Seating; Chocolate Tech

RIVER NORTH—On Sunday, Benny's Chop House will be hosting the the Izzy and Benny Feast with Bears defensive end Israel Idonije to benefit the Israel Idonije Foundation. The reception starts at 4:30PM, and the four-course meal ($175) kicks off at 6:00. [EaterWire]

SOUTH LOOP—There was no seating at Panozzo's Italian Market, until Guy Fieri came to town. Fieri needed a place to sit when filming at the small eatery earlier this week, so Panozzo's provided a few tables, and they're there to stay. [Chicago Journal]

RIVER NORTH—For St. Patrick's Day week (March 12 to March 19), e.leaven Food Company will be running a bunch of Irish-themed specials, including Guinness cupcakes and brownies, a corned beef sandwich and Guinness combo, and a traditional Irish breakfast. [EaterWire]

HYDE PARK—Tomorrow morning at 10AM, author and chocolate scholar Beth Kimmerle will host the lecture and exhibit, Sweet Home Chicago: Chocolate and Confectionary Production and Technology in the Windy City at the U of C's John Crerar Library. [Trib]