Butcher & Larder Butchering Demo; Maison Lunch; Sepia's 5th Anniversary; More

NOBLE SQUARE—The Butcher & Larder will hold a Crawford Farm pig butchering demo on July 8 at 5 p.m. Cost is $50 and you'll get 10 percent off retail purchases. Call 773-687-8280 to reserve a spot. [EaterWire]

LAKESHORE EAST—Maison, the new French brasserie, today kicked off their lunch service, which takes place weekdays from 11 to 4. Check out the menu. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Sepia will donate $5 from every bill and $500 from every event booked in July and August to three organizations: Chicago Children's Choir, One Million Degrees and Meals on Wheels. In addition, each diner who orders food will receive a complimentary amuse cocktail created by Josh Pearson. Called "A New Chapter," it's made with Templeton Rye, housemade strawberry syrup and fresh lemon juice. [EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—Forthcoming Plenty Grocery and Deli (2036 W. Division) has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $15,000 to go toward plumbing work, licenses, permits, start-up inventory and other expenses. [EaterWire]

Sepia [Photo: Barry Brecheisen]