3 Things To Taste Today

We’re always keeping you posted on what to see and do in the city with our daily “3 Things” feature — but there’s so much going on, we sometimes fail to turn the spotlight on the awesome food and drink events occurring daily. Hope you saved some room, because here are a few extra helpings:

Ommegang Beer and BBQ

6-9 p.m. at Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap; $25

Sample some craft Belgian-style ales (including Ommegang Witte, Hennepin, Belgian Pale Ale) along with some BBQ bites (mini brisket sandwiches, pulled pork, Memphis smoked chicken) at this all-you-can eat tasting event.

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Dinner

7 p.m. at The Tasting Room; $50

Tonight’s three-course meal at this West Loop hangout features pairings of bourbon cocktails with each dish. You’ll begin with wattleseed-rubbed venison carpaccio with toasted pine nuts and aged balsamic vinegar (drink: Maker’s Mark, Tahitian vianilla and wattleseed nectar with blood orange bitters and tupelo honey). Then comes the Pork Belly Smoker with red onion and piave au gratin and Riesling apple sauce (drink: Maker’s Mark, cedar smoked key lime and fresh mint nectar, mint sprig muddle, ginger ale float). Finally, take on a bone-in ribeye served with a grilled shrimp skewer, blue cheese Maker’s Mark demi-glace and crispy shallots (drink Maker’s Mark, Georgia peach and tarrago nectar, honeysuckle bitters). For reservations, call (312) 942-1313.

Spring Wines

7-9 p.m. at Feast (Bucktown); $20

The Bucktown spot’s final tasting of the season features spring wines like muscadet, pinot noir and zinfandel. Cleanse your palate and then enjoy some of the world-spanning cuisine that’s helped the restaurant along to two (soon to be three) city locations.