Tasting Room Shuttering Saturday; Graham Elliot: Marathon Man; More

WEST LOOP—The Tasting Room has been in business for 13 years on the far west end of Randolph Row, but that's ending Saturday night. Announced on its Facebook page, the wine-focused spot will shutter after service. [Facebook]

CHICAGO—Having lost more than 80 pounds due to surgery, Graham Elliot will be running in the Chicago Marathon. He joins past notable marathon-running chefs Art Smith and Dave Beran. [Crain's]

LAKEVIEW—Bar Pastoral is celebrating one year in business by releasing a special cheese wrapped in tree bark, a wine tasting, and a three-tiered "cheese cake" tomorrow afternoon; admission is just $5. A "best of" menu is available now throughout the weekend. [EaterWire]

LOGAN SQUARE—Rock and metal bar and lounge Ultra Lounge will shutter tonight. [Chicagoist]