mfk Taking Reservations; Marcus Samuelsson Events This Weekend; Umami's Pumpkin Latte Burger

LAKEVIEW—Most of the 28 seats inside the quaint mfk are now available for reservation via the restaurant's phone line. Two tables and the bar will still be held for walk-ins. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN—Famed New York-based chef, author, and TV personality Marcus Samuelsson will be in town this weekend to host a cooking demo with Paul Kahan, appear at the Chicago Humanities Festival, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Email events@bigstarchicago.com to reserve $55 seats for the cooking demo, which is inside Big Star's commissary kitchen on Saturday at 7 p.m. [EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—In case you haven't had your fill of pumpkin-flavored items this fall, Umami Burger is rolling out a pumpkin spice latte burger tomorrow. You can try one, which is a beef patty topped with a garlic aioli, tempura kabocha, spiced mascarpone and a coffee glaze, for $4 tomorrow or $12 thereafter. [EaterWire]