Bites & benders

Thursday 22
Chefs Didier Durand of Cyrano’s Bistrot and John Caputo of BIN 36 will join seven other members of Chicago Chefs for Choice tonight as they prepare a six-course Freedom of Choice Dinner, a fund-raiser for the Campaign to Repeal the Foie Gras Ban. $139. 5:30pm. Cyrano’s Bistrot, 546 N Wells St between Grand Ave and Ohio St (312-467-0546).

Saturday 24
Ras Dashen’s five-course beer and food–pairing dinner is an affordable way to experience how the right suds can befriend Ethiopia’s fiery flavors. Every course will be paired with a delicious brew from Warrenville-based Two Brothers Brewing Company. $40; $35 for vegetarian option. 8pm. 5846 N Broadway between Ardmore and Rosedale Aves (773-506-9601).

Sunday 25
Italian restaurant Timo’s Killer B’s Dinner is brought to you by the letter B, which stands for all the things you’ll get with this meal: bourbon, beer, blues group the Mike Alemana Trio (who will perform), barbecue and—last but not least—chef John Bubala. $50 including tax and tip. 7–9pm. 464 N Halsted St between Hubbard St and Grand Ave (312-226-4300).—Jake Malooley

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