Backgammon at Ada St.; Grub Hub's IPO?; Food Trivia

ELSTON CORRIDOR—On Wed. Nov. 14, Ada St. kicks off its first-ever backgammon tourney, Ace Point Games. Entry is $25, which includes your first house cocktail, beer or glass of wine. The games kick off at 10 p.m. and are limited to 16 players, each of whom are guaranteed at least two matches. The prizes? Gift cards to DMK Restaurants at $250 and $100 for first and second place. [EaterWire]

LOOP—Looks like Grub Hub hopes to be the next big online company from Chicago to make it big in the stock market. [Crain's]

LINCOLN PARK—Think you know food? Join Tasting Table's Heather Sperling and Plate magazine's Chandra Ram Monday Nov. 12 at Sono Wood Fired (1582 N. Clybourn) for the first-ever Food + Trivia. Snack on pizza, gelato and other treats while competing against the likes of Jared Van Camp. Entry costs $30 with proceeds benefitting Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. [EaterWire]

RIVER EAST—Get dosed this Sunday at Dose Market with drinks by 5 Rabbit, Femme du Coupe, Dark Matter coffee and Diamond Wine while you snacking and purchasing foodstuffs by the likes of Brown Bag Lunch Truck, Uptown Soda Bread Co., Veruca Chocolates, Lizzie's Bakery and more. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Get your tickets for Girl & The Goat's New Year's soiree. The ticket price ($212) includes food, drinks, Champagne toast and more. [EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—Antique Taco hosts its Late Night Lodge industry night on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with guest bartenders Kris von Dopek (Bangers & Lace) and Brad Bolt (Bar DeVille). [EaterWire]