Insomnia Cookies Open; Another Beer Festival Coming

LINCOLN PARK—Those with frequent late-night cookie cravings can rejoice—Insomnia Cookies opened their first Chicago location today at 2260 N. Lincoln. They deliver a variety of cookies, and milk, until 3 a.m. [EaterWire]

BUCKTOWN—Word of another beer festival came down the pike today. TAP Beer Fest offers beer from 20 Wicker Park and Bucktown bars and restaurants on May 4 at Dolphin, a $35 ticket ($45 door) buys 10 tastings. [EaterWire]

HYDE PARK—An educational opportunity for those looking to break into the food business happens April 27 at the University of Chicago Law School. The free six-hour affair offers advice on breaking into the business, business licensing, finding a space, hiring staff, and differentiating your brand. Plus breakfast and lunch. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN SQUARE—Gather is expanding into Sunday brunch service starting April 14. Dishes include pulled pork ramen, brioche bread bowl (poached egg, pork sausage, asparagus, mushroom, mornay, home fries) and grilled asparagus with local ramps and hollandaise. [EaterWire]