The Roots Of American Food Conference in September; The Northman Previews; More

THE LOOP—The Roots of American Food, a new chef / food conference coming September 7 and 8 to the Wyndham Grand Hotel, will feature local chefs Paul Kahan, Dave Beran and Michael Laiskonis (L2O) along with acclaimed chefs and speakers from all parts of the country. The event will also feature two separately ticketed multi-course dinners, with one announced being held at L2O on September 8. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. [EaterWire]

NORTHCENTER—Check out two previews for The Northman (set to open this fall), the upcoming cider bar from the folks behind Fountainhead, August 11 and 12. Each pop-up dinner event (both at 7:00 p.m.) will feature three or so courses, including homemade charcuterie and rabbit and prosciutto roulade. Limited tickets for the event, which will be held at Sunday Dinner Club (3361 N. Elston) are $65 per person and can be purchased here. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Last night Curtis Duffy tweeted that a documentary on his restaurant Grace is "nearing completion finally after 3 yrs." He cites the running time (96 minutes) and asks followers to "stay tuned" for release information. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Join Tete Charcuterie, CH Distillery and Trenchermen's Pat Sheerin on Thursday, July 31 at 10:00 p.m. for an evening of choucroute platters from St. Canut Farms' (located in Montreal) pork. Seating is limited and tickets, $70 per person, are available by calling 312-733-1178 or e-mailing info@tetechicago.com. [EaterWire]