Burger Fest Winners; Pump Room's $1k Cocktail Contest; Merlin & Pintxo Tonight; More

ROSCOE VILLAGE—Over the weekend, the Roscoe Village Burger Fest took place and Cortland's Garage took top honors from the judges while Rockit Burger Bar took fan favorite via text voting. [EaterWire/Roscoe View Journal]

GOLD COAST—Think you have mad bartending skills and want a chance to prove that for $1,000? Enter Pump Room's mixology contest by submitting your cocktail recipe between July 23 and Aug. 6. The winning recipe, chosen by a panel including Ian Schrager and chef Jean-Georges Vongeritchten, will also win a spot on Pump Room's cocktail list. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Hang with Graham Elliot's corporate exec chef Merlin Verrier at Barcito tonight for Amigos of Pintxo between 8 and 10. [EaterWire]

GOLD COAST—Join Allium chef Kevin Hickey and Cheeky Chicago on July 25 at their "Grills Gone Wild" grilling demo and four-course meal for $65. Get tickets online now. [EaterWire]

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