Magnus Nilsson at Publican; Jacques Torres at Everest

FULTON MARKET—Influential Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson, whose remote restaurant Fäviken has achieved global acclaim, will hit the Publican on a book tour on Oct. 16. The menu will feature dishes from the book, Fäviken (available at Book Cellar), and reservations can be made by calling 312-733-9555. [Eater]

LOOP—Chef Jean Joho will welcome chocolatier Jacques Torres for a special No Kid Hungry dinner at Everest on Sept. 19 to benefit Share Our Strength. Tickets cost $500 a head and you can reserve your spot at 202-478-6528. [EaterWire]

SOUTH LOOP—It looks like SoCal's Yard House, an upscale brewpub, is heading for the Roosevelt Collection, but it won't open until next summer. [Sloopin]

AROUND TOWN—Ever wonder what happens when chefs screw up a crazy dish? Zagat did and asked a number of local chefs like Chris Pandel, Gene Kato, Heather Terhune, Brian Jupiter and Derek Simcik, about their most memorable screw up. [Zagat via Grub Street]

The Publican [Photo: Barry Brecheisen]