MK's Wine on Wed; Au Cheval Opening Week of Feb. 20

RIVER NORTH—It's Wine on Wednesdays tonight at MK between 6 and 9. Taste wine and bites for $25. Get a frequent Wine on Wednesday punch card where the fifth time is free. Call 312-482-9179 to reserve a spot. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Au Cheval has passed city inspections and will open the week of Feb. 20 to the public following staff training and some charity dinners. [EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—Jerry's (1938 W. Division) is hosting Meet Your Chicago Distillers Night tonight between 7 and 10 with Koval, FEW Spirits, North Shore and Journeyman distilleries. Entry is $10, which includes a specialty cocktail. DJ Tankboy spins the after party. [EaterWire]

LOGAN SQUARE—Bonsoiree is introducing wine pairings for its multi-course menus, and kicks things off Thursday, Feb. 9 with $1 wine pairings. Call 773-486-7511 to reserve and yes, it's still BYO without a corkage fee if you'd like. [EaterWire]

RAVENSWOOD—Chilapan is shooting to open a sister restaurant, also BYO Mexican, at 1522 W. Montrose on Feb. 20. [Dish]

HAMMOND, IND.—Hit Horseshoe Casino's Village Square Buffet at 5 p.m. tomorrow for Thursday Lobster Nights. Get the full buffet plus two six-ounce lobster tails for $29.99 per person. [EaterWire]

ON THE RAILS—Have you ever wanted to ride a luxury train? Now with Dining with Pullman, you can. The new service will run for three days only to start between Feb. 17 and 19 and will offer a three-hour excursion with full dining service and lounge car access for $120 a person. [via Urban Daddy]

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