Brandon Baltzley and Trenchermen Dinner; EL Ideas Dinner and Workshops; More

WICKER PARK—To get your first peek at what Brandon Baltzley will be up to at TMIP at Exterior Farm before it opens next Spring in the Michigan City, IN area, check out his collaboration dinner with Pat Sheerin on Tuesday, December 17 at Trenchermen. The six-course dinner (dubbed succinctly as "The Preserved Seasons of TMIP at Exterior Farm: A Dinner With Brandon Baltzley") will feature beverage pairings from Tona Palomino. Tickets for the event are $95 per person (tax and tip extra) and are limited to only 20 seats. Call 773-661-1540 for reservations. [EaterWire]

DOUGLAS PARK—Phillip Foss' recently Michelin-rated EL Ideas is joining forces with Ideas in Food for four separate workshops and a collaborative dinner next month. Chef/author Alex Talbot will conduct the workshops (January 19 and 20) and then, on the evening of January 20, Talbot and Foss will host their BYOB dinner ($185 per person). Seating is limited, and you can make your reservations by e-mailing reservations@elideas.com or by calling 312-226-8144 directly. [EaterWire]

GARFIELD PARK—Michael Kornick of mk will join up with Inspiration Kitchens (3504 W. Lake St.) for a four-course (plus appetizer) seasonal menu on Monday, December 9. Proceeds will benefit Inspiration Corporation's efforts to help people affected by homelessness and poverty. The event begins at 7 p.m., is BYOB, and tickets, which can be purchased here, are only $40 per person. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—If you missed Little Goat's first Sunday Goat Supper the other night, you're in luck as tickets are now on sale for this week's (December 8). The dinner, which starts at 5 p.m., is $71.78 (tax and tip are included) per person and includes all food, wine and beer. Izard will use the cuisine of Morocco for inspiration and feature rghaif, a flaky pastry that chef Stephanie Izard fills with winter squash and potato. [EaterWire]
Trenchermen [Photo: Jason Little]