Cubs Corner
Chicago,
August 1, 2013
Cubs Corner

Wildfire, WGN Radio and The Chicago Cubs present Cubs Corner featuring a panel tob e announced - check back soon!  Enjoy a live broadcast from WGN Radio hosted by Sports Night broadcaster team, David Kaplan, Brian Noonan, & Andrea Darlas, while enjoying lunchy filled with Wildfire signature dishes. The event begins with registration at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a live broadcast from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to ask the panel questions. The event is $55.00 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.  For questions, please call Laura Nessel at 312-787-9000.  Click here to purchase tickets to this event.

Wine Events
Chicago,
June 25, 2013
Doña Paula Winery

Join our June wine dinner series featuring Doña Paula, an estate winery in Mendoza, Argentina, which is now one of the leading Argentinian wineries that exports premium wines.  This exclusive dinner event will feature a menu of five fabulous courses of custom food & wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The event is priced at $80.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

July 30, 2013
La Crema Winery

Join our July wine dinner series featuring La Crema Winery, known for their cool-climate artisan winemaking in California.  This exclusive dinner event will feature a menu of five fabulous courses of custom food & wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m.  The event is priced at $85.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

August 27, 2013
Iron Chef Judge's Table - Oak Brook vs Chicago

Instead of watching the chefs battle it out on TV, you be the judge this time, Wildfire style! There will be a presenting team of Chefs from our Schaumburg & Glenview locations that will each present a five course menu side-by-side and discuss their vision and cooking technique behind each course. Guests will rate each course based on taste, plating and originality, and in the end, one Wildfire chef team will prevail!  The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. and is priced at $60.00 per person without wine pairings and $80.00 per person with wine pairing.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.  Don’t miss this delicious challenge!  

**Please note that this event will take place at Wildfire Chicago.

Oak Brook,
July 29, 2013
La Crema Winery

Join our July wine dinner series featuring La Crema Winery, known for their cool-climate artisan winemaking in California.  This exclusive dinner event will feature a menu of five fabulous courses of custom food & wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m.  The event is priced at $85.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Lincolnshire,
July 19, 2013
Grilling Wine Dinner

Enjoy grilling season, Wildfire style!  Dine on a five course custom menu featuring a grilled element in each dish, each paired with a refreshing wine to complement.  Guest speaker, Brad Wermager, Wildfire Wine & Spirits Director, will be on hand to discuss the evening’s delicious pairings.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 9, 2013
Lettuce Wine & Dine You

Enjoy the variety of flavors that are Lettuce Entertain You® restaurants at this special four course dinner prepared by Wildfire, Big Bowl & Saranello’s. Guests will be taken on a culinary journey through the restaurant’s cuisines, while enjoying cocktail and wine pairings along the way. Each Chef will be on hand to discuss the influences behind each dish.  The evening begins with passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m. and is priced at $60.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Shannon or Tina at 847-279-7900.

Schaumburg,
June 26, 2013
Doña Paula Winery

Join our June wine dinner series featuring Doña Paula, an estate winery in Mendoza, Argentina, which is now one of the leading Argentinian wineries that exports premium wines.  This exclusive dinner event will feature a menu of five fabulous courses of custom food & wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The event is priced at $80.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Glenview,
July 31, 2013
La Crema Winery

Join our July wine dinner series featuring La Crema Winery, known for their cool-climate artisan winemaking in California.  This exclusive dinner event will feature a menu of five fabulous courses of custom food & wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m.  The event is priced at $85.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Eden Prairie,
June 20, 2013
Grilling Wine Dinner - SOLD OUT - Waiting List Available

Come watch our Chefs grill on the patio (weather permitting), as you enjoy a four course custom menu featuring a grilled element in each dish, all paired with a refreshing wine to complement.  The evening begins with passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m. and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Debbie Patnode at (952) 914-9100.

McLean,
July 26, 2013
Chef's Table

Reserve your seat at our exclusive Chef’s table overlooking the kitchen. Taste the talent of our very own Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq as he prepares and personally presents a custom four course menu with optional wine pairings.  The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is priced at $60.00 per person without wine pairings, and $75.00 per person with wine pairings, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at 703-442-9110.

August 23, 2013
Barboursville Vineyards

Taste the flavors of Virginia as you enjoy a custom five course menu, each paired with a wine to complement from Virginia's very own Barboursville Vineyards.  The evening begins with passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m. and is priced at $75.00 per person.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at 703-442-9110.

Beer Events
Chicago,
July 16, 2013
Allagash Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Allagash Brewing Company, located in Portland, Maine.  Our Executive Chefs have created a custom five course menu to pair with New England's original Belgian-style brews.  The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 13, 2013
Lagunitas Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Lagunitas Brewing Company, one of the fastest-growing breweries in the United States located in Petaluma, California. Our Executive Chef has created a custom five course menu to pair with the unique brews from Lagunitas. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Oak Brook,
July 15, 2013
Allagash Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Allagash Brewing Company, located in Portland, Maine.  Our Executive Chefs have created a custom five course menu to pair with New England's original Belgian-style brews.  The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 12, 2013
Lagunitas Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Lagunitas Brewing Company, one of the fastest-growing breweries in the United States located in Petaluma, California. Our Executive Chef has created a custom five course menu to pair with the unique brews from Lagunitas. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Lincolnshire,
July 26, 2013
Allagash Brewing Company - SOLD OUT - Waiting List Available

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Allagash Brewing Company, located in Portland, Maine.  Our Executive Chefs have created a custom five course menu to pair with New England's original Belgian-style brews.  The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 23, 2013
Lagunitas Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Lagunitas Brewing Company, one of the fastest-growing breweries in the United States located in Petaluma, California. Our Executive Chef has created a custom five course menu to pair with the unique brews from Lagunitas. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Schaumburg,
July 11, 2013
Revolution Brewing

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Revolution Brewing, Chicago's new hometown craft brewery located in Logan Square.  Our Executive Chefs have created a custom five course menu to pair with the award-winning brews from Revolution.  The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

July 24, 2013
Allagash Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Allagash Brewing Company, located in Portland, Maine.  Our Executive Chefs have created a custom five course menu to pair with New England's original Belgian-style brews.  The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 21, 2013
Lagunitas Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Lagunitas Brewing Company, one of the fastest-growing breweries in the United States located in Petaluma, California. Our Executive Chef has created a custom five course menu to pair with the unique brews from Lagunitas. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Glenview,
June 20, 2013
Deschutes & Grilling Beer Dinner - SOLD OUT - Waiting List Available

Join us on the patio (weather permitting) for an evening of four custom grilled courses, each paired with a brew from Deschutes Brewery, a craft brewery located in Oregon. Guest speaker Gavin Stoub, Deschutes Sales Manager, will be on hand to share his insight on Deschutes’ adventurous, award-winning lineup of pioneering beers featured on this special menu.

The event begins with a reception of passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is $50.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

July 17, 2013
Beer-B-Q

Enjoy barbecue season, Wildfire style!  Dine on a five course custom menu, each paired with a refreshing brew to complement, from a reputable craft brewery.  Guest speaker, Tony Parisi, Wildfire Resident Beer Expert, will be on hand to discuss the evening’s delicious pairings and share his passion for all things beer & barbecue!  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 8, 2013
Northwoods Fish Fry Beer Dinner

Join us for a good, old fashioned fish fry on the patio, Wildfire style!  Dine on a five course custom menu, each paired with a refreshing craft brew to complement, from a reputable craft brewery.  Guest speaker, Tony Parisi, Wildfire Resident Beer Expert, will be on hand to discuss the evening’s pairings.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

August 20, 2013
Lagunitas Brewing Company

Join us for five courses of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Lagunitas Brewing Company, one of the fastest-growing breweries in the United States located in Petaluma, California. Our Executive Chef has created a custom five course menu to pair with the unique brews from Lagunitas. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Eden Prairie,
July 11, 2013
Schell's Brewing Co.

Enjoy a five course menu of food and craft beer pairings, featuring Minnesota’s very own Schell’s Brewing Co.  Guest speaker, Ted Marti, brewery President, will be on hand to discuss the evening’s pairings, and his pride of the second oldest family-owned brewery in America.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Debbie Patnode at 952-914-9100.

August 8, 2013
Grilling Beer Dinner

Enjoy an evening of all things beer & barbecue as our Executive Chefs grill up a custom four course menu, each paired with a refreshing craft brew to complement.  Wildfire Resident Beer Expert, Lee Fillingsness, will be on hand to discuss the pairings.  The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m. and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Debbie Patnode at 952-914-9100.   

McLean,
August 9, 2013
Chimay Brewery

Join us for an evening highlighting the traditional Belgian beers from Chimay Brewery.  Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq has created a custom four course menu of delicious food & beer pairings.  The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers and the first pairing, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m., and is priced at $50.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at (703) 442-9110.

Spirit Events
Oak Brook,
June 24, 2013
Best of Whiskey

Join us for a four course custom menu, each paired with a different style and aged whiskey.  Guest speaker Armando Zapata, Brown Forman Whiskey Brand Ambassador, will be on hand to share his in-depth knowledge of the industry, and his extreme passion for all things whiskey.   The event begins with a reception of passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m.  The dinner is $90.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at (773) 398-6960.

Cocktail & Cooking Classes
Oak Brook,
August 26, 2013
Skyy Infused Vodka Reception

Start your week off right and join us for an evening of Skyy infused vodka cocktail creations paired with custom appetizers and dessert!  The reception is from 6-8PM and is priced at $45.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Brad Wermager at 773-398-6960.

Eden Prairie,
July 20, 2013
Mocktail Mania

Join our Resident Mixologists for an afternoon of mocktail creations!  Learn how to shake up a Virgin Strawberry Shake Martini, Virgin Bellini, Virgin Flavored Mojito & Italian sodas, as you enjoy an assortment of signature appetizers.  A representative from MOFAS will beo n hand to discuss their organization’s mission of being the hub of hope for individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol syndrome.  The event is from 1-3pm and is priced at $30 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Debbie Patnode at 952-914-9100.

McLean,
July 9, 2013
Crab & Cocktail Dinner with Special Guest John Shields

Join us for an evening with John Shields, author of Chesapeake Bay Cooking and Coastal Cooking, and owner of the renowned Gertrude’s in Baltimore, as he shares his passion for the Chesapeake region and its outstanding cuisine. Enjoy a custom four course menu prepared by Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq that showcases crab in a variety of uses, each paired with a cocktail creation to complement the dish.  The evening begins with passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m.  The dinner is $80.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at 703-442-9110.