Sable Turns 1; Chizakaya Welcomes Spring; Alpana Singh Goes Gluten Free; Portugal Hits Inovasi

RIVER NORTH—Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Palomar Hotel and Sable Kitchen & Bar on Thursday with free cupcakes from the Sweet Ride truck starting at 4:30 p.m. If they run out, head inside for one of Mike Ryan's cocktails. [EaterWire]

LAKEVIEW—Chizakaya introduces its spring tasting menu this Thursday. For $30, get a four course meal. For another $25, add sake pairings. [EaterWire]

GOLD COAST—Got gluten? Neither does the menu at the Mity Nice gluten-free dinner, where Alpana Singh will pair wines with the four-course meal. At $55 it's all inclusive. Reserve at 312-335-4745. [EaterWire]

LAKE BLUFF—Traveling to the northern 'burbs is a lot easier than flying off to Portugal so join chef John des Rosiers at Inovasi for his five-course Portuguese wine dinner on April 4. Tickets are $65 (plus tax and tip). Reserve at 847-295-1000. [EaterWire]

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