CHICAGO—Starbucks is pushing their blonde roast and vanilla blonde, giving out free samples from their mobile cafe from today through March 19. Watch for it at 350 State Street, East Wabash, Willis Tower, Flower and Garden Home Show, and Solti Gardens at Jackson/Michigan for a free 6 oz. sample. [EaterWire]
WEST LOOP—Tomorrow is the second annual Divine Dine & Wine at Venue One (1044 W. Randolph). $95 buys bites from over 30 West Loop restaurants and drinks from Haymarket Pub & Brewery and City Winery. [EaterWire]
CHICAGO—In the latest update on the Check, Please audition chronicles, David Manilow says they've passed the 500 mark in audition tapes received. The next round is coming up in two weeks. [EaterWire]
WEST LOOP—Tasting Table released their list of their seven best pastry chefs of 2013. Blackbird's Dana Cree earned the honor, check out their recipes in the piece. [TT]