VARIOUS LOCATIONS—Craft Spirit Week is back for a second year, holding events from September 23-28. From Jerry's Sandwiches to Found, Columbia Yacht Club to Farmhouse, the Hilton Ballroom to Delilah's, check the calendar for a boozy tasting or seminar near you. [EaterWire]
BRIDGEPORT—Rick Bayless is the culinary headliner for the sports-themed Undefeated gala, benefitting the V Foundation for cancer research. Other highlights include Eric Levine, Dan Marquis, live music, and Second City comedy. More information and tickets for the September 26 event are here. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH—Peet's Coffee and Tea is headed to the Wrigley Building. Besides the size (1,400 square-feet), details are scant. [CRED]
WICKER PARK—Takito Kitchen chef David Dworshak is going even further away from traditional Mexican fare to celebrate the restaurant's six-month anniversary. On September 22, "Beyond Takito" features four courses, including "Ol' MacDonald Had a Farm" (lamb sausage, braised kohlrabi, pork belly crisps, beef marrow jus, cucumber escabeche, pea shoots), for $55. Reservations are available on Open Table. [EaterWire]