Pizza Fest Coming to Uptown; Skewerz Shutters; More

UPTOWN—The Chicago Pizza Fest is coming to Uptown June 16 and 17 at Wilson and Broadway. The fest will feature pizza contests, pizza vendors, live music and more. There's still time to submit a vending application. [Uptown Update]

WICKER PARK—Just after celebrating its fourth anniversary, Skewerz at 1560 N. Damen has closed. Another restaurant is slated to open in July, but just what it'll be is still under wraps. [Chicago Pipeline]

RIVER NORTH—Hit the ice cream pop-up at David Burke's Primehouse tomorrow between 3 and 5 p.m. [EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—SmallBar Division will relaunch its brunch this weekend on Saturday and will also offer it on Mother's Day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. [EaterWire]

TAYLOR STREET—Flirty Cupcakes Dessert Garage (1030 W. Taylor) will introduce its Sunday Fun Experience Series this Sunday in honor of Mother's Day. Treat mom to a flight of cupcakes paired with either coffee drinks or milk shots. Reservations required by calling 312-852-4441. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—On May 14, Bottlenotes and Cheeky Chicago will hold a kick off party (6 p.m., $25) at Sub 51 for Taste Around Town, a two-week wine tasting event at various restaurants around the city. [EaterWire]

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