Sunda Typhoon Lunch Fundraiser; mk Benefit for James Beard Foundation; more

RIVER NORTH—Sunda will host a lunch fundraiser for victims of Typhoon Haiyan tomorrow, Friday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunda will accept donations in advance of the event tomorrow, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Philippine Red Cross. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—mk The Restaurant will host Friends of James Beard, a benefit dinner on Monday, November 18. Owners Michael and Lisa Kornick, along with mk's executive chef Erick Williams, will be joined by Grant Achatz (Alinea), Paul Kahan (Blackbird), Mindy Segal (Hot Chocolate) and more for the evening's festivities. Call or e-mail Megan at 312-482-9179 for reservations. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Mercadito Chicago has been previewing items at the forthcoming Mercadito Counter and the latest is an amuse of Counter's Pastor Dog through November 30. The complimentary dish is a guajillo-ancho marinated pork dog served with charred pineapple, whole grain mustard and cured onions. [EaterWire]

WEST TOWN—Beginning this weekend, Rhine Hall will be open from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturdays. [EaterWire]
Sunda [Barry Brecheisen]