MICHIGAN AVENUE—The Omni Hotel's Cafe 676 will officially re-open Thursday for its third season, bringing back one of the only sidewalk cafes in the heart of the Mag Mile. Pop by for some farm-to-table fare or a glass of wine while tourists pass you by. [EaterWire]
PILSEN—The Mole de Mayo Festival takes place this weekend where restaurants from around Chicago, like Lalo's, Mundial Cocina Mestiza, La Esperanza and Las Palmas, vie for the honor of best mole. [Chicagoist]
LINCOLN PARK—A lot of big-name brewers have been in town this week, but 2 Sparrows is giving the home brewers a shot to showcase their suds May 25 during a five-course beer pairing dinner for $60 a head. Reservations required: 773-234-2320. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH—To cap off Chicago Craft Beer Week, Sable Kitchen is hosting a dinner with Stone Brewing on May 27. The four-course meal with pairings costs $125. Reserve at 312-755-9704. [EaterWire]
[Photo: Cafe 676]