Charlie Trotter Benefit Series; Andoni Luis Aduriz at Moto and iNG; More

RIVER NORTH—The first in a dinner series to raise money for a bust of Charlie Trotter for the Chicago Chefs Hall of Fame happens March 2 at Cyrano's Farm Kitchen. Michael Carlson, Bill Kim, Gale Gand, and more renowned chefs will take part. Tickets cost $150; call 312-467-0546 for reservations. [EaterWire]

FULTON MARKET—Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugaritz, no. 4 on San Pellegrino's World's 50 Best list, will be at iNG and Moto for lunch and dinner events on March 16 and 17, respectively. The lunch includes a Q&A and book signing ($150); the dinner is 10 courses with wine pairings for $250. [EaterWire]

OAK PARK—The 37th Lou Malnati's opened for business at 1038 Lake Street in Oak Park today. Three more locations (West Loop, Andersonville, Palos Heights) are slated to open this year. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Travelle chef Tim Graham will cook two dishes when he joins Lookingglass theater artistic director Andy White and comedienne Susan Messing, among others, for the latest edition of The Dinner Party on February 17 at City Winery. Click here for tickets. [EaterWire]