Wine Tastings, Dinners & Festivals

• Dec 15-22, 2025 (Mon-Mon)

Holiday Drink Specials At Mac’s Wood Grilled

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Holiday Bierklasse At Centraal Grand Café & Tappery

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Drouhin-Burgundy Whites Tasting

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Pappy Van Winkle Tasting Experience

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Deep Dish Pizza Classes With Pizzeria UNO

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Bubbles & The Art Of Sabering

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Peppermint Mocha Cocktail Class & Tasting

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)
• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Our Favorite Things: Our Annual Guided Tasting Of Monger's Favorites

• Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)

Mixology At The Christmas Inn

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Sparkles & Sweets Tasting

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Weekly Wine Tasting

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Wine 101 - Champagne

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

How The Grinch Stole Dinner Pairing

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Chef's Counter Wine Dinner Featuring Loci Wine Imports

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Sparkling Wine From Around The World And Their Cheese Match Made In Heaven

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

Master Class: Chiles En Nogada With Chef Geno Bahena

• Dec 18, 2025 (Thu)

UnMuddled Mixology Class @ Lone Owl Pub

• Dec 19, 2025 (Fri)

Il Poggione Brunello Tasting

• Dec 19, 2025 (Fri)

Holiday Tasting: Chocolate & Cheese

• Dec 19, 2025 (Fri)

Hands-On Pasta: Tagliolini Burro E Caviale

• Dec 19, 2025 (Fri)

Homemade Pasta Class - Fresh Pasta Carbonara

• Dec 19, 2025 (Fri)

Cocktails & Candles! DIY Cocktail And Candle Making Workshop @Above Average

• Dec 19, 2025 (Fri)
• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Essentials Of Wine & Cheese Pairing: Winter Solstice Edition

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Matcha Workshop + Soft Opening At El Patio Café & Lounge

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Brunchin' With Santa

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Latte Art For Beginners!

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Dovetail Brewery Tour

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Holiday Afternoon Tea At Mon Ami Gabi

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Holidays In The Market Tour: Eat, Shop, Learn

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Marchelle Wines Visit: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay And So Much More From Califor

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

NO SOMMS ALLOWED: Sparkling Extravaganza!

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Jackson Family Wines And.................

• Dec 20, 2025 (Sat)

Cocktails & Candles! DIY Cocktail And Candle Making Workshop @Above Average

• Dec 21, 2025 (Sun)

Demo & Dine: Holiday Desserts

• Dec 21, 2025 (Sun)

Louise Nicaise Tasting

• Dec 21, 2025 (Sun)

In-person Class: Classic French Macaron (Chicago)

• Dec 23, 2025 (Tue)

Wine And Cheese: Perfect Holiday Picks

• Dec 23, 2025 (Tue)

Winter Whiskey Pairing Experience

• Dec 23, 2025 (Tue)

Holiday Fun With Fondue

• Dec 24, 2025 (Wed)

Feast Of The Seven Fishes

• Dec 24, 2025 (Wed)

A Very Longman Christmas 2025

• Dec 24, 2025 (Wed)

Christmas Eve

• Dec 25-26, 2025 (Thu-Fri)

Mac’s Wood Grilled Is Open Christmas Day!

• Dec 26, 2025 (Fri)

Binny's Des Plaines: Holiday Showcase

• Dec 26, 2025 (Fri)

Cocktails & Candles! DIY Cocktail And Candle Making Workshop @Above Average

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

Winter Breads Baking Class

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

Dovetail Brewery Tour

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

Store Tour: Eat, Shop, Learn

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

New Years Celebration

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

Focaccia Art Baking Class

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

Wine And Cheese: Alpine Italy

• Dec 27, 2025 (Sat)

Cocktails & Candles! DIY Cocktail And Candle Making Workshop @Above Average

• Dec 28, 2025 (Sun)

In-Person Class: Afternoon Tea With Scratch Made Muffins (Chicago)

• Dec 28, 2025 (Sun)
• Dec 29, 2025 (Mon)

Wine Down 2025 With Beautiful Rind: Our Top 10 Wines Of The Year

• Dec 28, 2025 (Sun)

Pre-New Year's Eve Dinner

• Dec 29, 2025 (Mon)

Champagne & Cheese: A Guided Tasting & Class

• Dec 30, 2025 (Tue)

Pre-Shift: A Wine Tasting For Wine Professionals

• Dec 30, 2025 (Tue)

Binny's Highland Park: Champagne Gala

• Dec 30, 2025 (Tue)

12/30- Greenfield, WI- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve

• Dec 30, 2025 (Tue)

12/30- Kildeer, IL- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve

• Dec 30, 2025 (Tue)

12/30-Algonquin, IL- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve

• Dec 30, 2025 (Tue)

12/30- Oak Park, IL- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

New Year's Eve

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

First Seating At Monteverde - New Year's Eve 2025

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Party Before The Party

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

La Ultima Cena

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

New Years Eve Wine Tasting

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Crafted For The Countdown: NYE Whiskey & Beer Pairing Dinner

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

NYE @ The Duck Inn

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

New Year's Eve

• Dec 31, 2025-Jan 1, 2026 (Wed-Thu)

2026 Chicago All Access New Years Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl LWE

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Adios 2025 NYE Pachanga!

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

New Year's Eve Party!

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Scofflaw New Year's Eve!

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

NYE 2026 Party

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

NYE 2026 @ Pizzeria Portofino

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Raised NYE

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Unmask The New Year At ROOF On TheWit

• Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)

Ciao 2025!

• Jan 2, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Jan 3, 2026 (Sat)

Deep Dish Pizza Classes With Pizzeria UNO

• Jan 3, 2026 (Sat)

Oro Chocolate And Coffee Tour

• Jan 3, 2026 (Sat)

N/A Day: A Dry January Beverage Festival

• Jan 3, 2026 (Sat)

Store Tour: Eat, Shop, Learn

• Jan 3, 2026 (Sat)

Lombard Cooking Class- American Bourbon & Grilling

• Jan 4, 2026 (Sun)

New York Style Bagels Baking Class

• Jan 4, 2026 (Sun)
• Jan 4, 2026 (Sun)

Dry January: The Essentials Of Pairing Non-Alcoholic Beverages And Cheese

• Jan 6, 2026 (Tue)

Crafted Cocktails 101 With The Milwaukee Cheese Bar

• Jan 8, 2026 (Thu)

Super Tuscans: The Evolution Of Rebellion

• Jan 8, 2026 (Thu)

Super Tuscans: The Evolution Of Rebellion

• Jan 8, 2026 (Thu)

Celebrating Dairy Animals: GOAT's Milk Cheeses

• Jan 9, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Jan 10, 2026 (Sat)

Duck Pappardelle: Duck Butchery & Pasta Making W/ Harrison's Poultry

• Jan 12, 2026 (Mon)

An Evening With Ella's Public House & Crush Wine Bar

• Jan 13, 2026 (Tue)

Fireside Chat With The Alinea Group CEO

• Jan 14, 2026 (Wed)

An Evening With Alliance Français: French 101

• Jan 14, 2026 (Wed)

Pasta Class Dinner Party

• Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Sip, Savor, And Salud - An Intro To Spanish And Portuguese Wines

• Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Hidden Gems In Napa Valley

• Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Hidden Gems In Napa Valley

• Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Ba-Ba!'s 40th Anniversary Birthday Bash

• Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Le Sud Wine Tasting - Exploring Appellation D'Origine Contrôlée

• Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Celebrating Dairy Animals: SHEEP's Milk Cheeses

• Jan 17, 2026 (Sat)

Sip, Savor, And Salud - An Intro To Spanish And Portuguese Wines

• Jan 17, 2026 (Sat)

Flavored Cheeses: A Guided Tasting & Class

• Jan 18, 2026 (Sun)

French Wines & Rinds: The Most Delicious French Lesson

• Jan 20, 2026 (Tue)

Pasta Vs. Noodles Throwdown : Featuring Chris Jung Of Maxwells Trading

• Jan 20, 2026 (Tue)

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Rock & Rhône

• Jan 20, 2026 (Tue)

Monger's Favorite Perfect Pairings: Celebrating Nat'l Cheeselovers Day!

• Jan 21, 2026 (Wed)

Paint & Sip: Paint Your Pet Edition!

• Jan 22, 2026 (Thu)

Mediterranean Spain: Salt Air, Sun, Stone & The Art Of Resilience

• Jan 22, 2026 (Thu)

Mediterranean Spain: Salt Air, Sun, Stone & The Art Of Resilience

• Jan 22, 2026 (Thu)

First Bites Bash

• Jan 22, 2026 (Thu)

Celebrating Dairy Animals: COW's Milk Cheeses

• Jan 23-30, 2026 (Fri-Fri)
• Jan 30-Feb 6, 2026 (Fri-Fri)
• Feb 6-8, 2026 (Fri-Sun)

Chicago Restaurant Week

• Jan 23, 2026 (Fri)
• Feb 27, 2026 (Fri)
• Jan 27, 2026 (Tue)

Essentials Of Wine & Cheese Pairing

• Jan 24, 2026 (Sat)

Winter Beer Invitational 2026 - Session 1

• Jan 24, 2026 (Sat)

2026 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 24)

• Jan 24, 2026 (Sat)

Sips & Stems Winter Flower Arranging With Belle Fiori

• Jan 24, 2026 (Sat)

Sip & Create: Decoupage Oyster Shell Wine Charm

• Jan 27, 2026 (Tue)

Winter Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting With Wine Pairings

• Jan 28, 2026 (Wed)

Olive Oil, Balsamic & Wine Tasting Experience

• Jan 28, 2026 (Wed)

Ancient Activities: Clay Carving & Wine Enjoyment

• Jan 29, 2026 (Thu)

The King Of Grapes - Cabernet Sauvignon

• Jan 29, 2026 (Thu)

Winter Time Blues: Our Annual Guided Tasting Of Blue Cheese

• Jan 31, 2026 (Sat)

French Classics With Chef David Koehn

• Jan 31, 2026 (Sat)

Barrel Aged Spirits

• Feb 1, 2026 (Sun)

Paint & Sip: Love Birds In A Tree With Hummingbird Vision Arts

• Feb 1, 2026 (Sun)

Paint & Sip: Cozy Winter Cabin

• Feb 3, 2026 (Tue)

Valentine's Chocolates With Fazio's!

• Feb 3, 2026 (Tue)

Natural Wine & Natural Dye With Laila Textiles

• Feb 4, 2026 (Wed)

Sip & Create: Paper Flower Bouquets

• Feb 5, 2026 (Thu)

Cheese & Chocolate: A Guided Tasting & Class

• Feb 6, 2026 (Fri)

Barolo To Valpolicella, Brunello To Zibibbo: The Italian Wine Festival

• Feb 6, 2026 (Fri)

Barolo To Valpolicella, Brunello To Zibibbo: The Italian Wine Festival

• Feb 6, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)

Barolo To Valpolicella, Brunello To Zibibbo: The Italian Wine Festival

• Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)

Barolo To Valpolicella, Brunello To Zibibbo: The Italian Wine Festival

• Feb 7, 2026 (Sat)

Beer & Cheese Pairing: A Guided Tasting & Class

• Feb 8, 2026 (Sun)

Wine & Design - Winter Floral Workshop With Flora Elements

• Feb 11, 2026 (Wed)

Valentine's Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's Chocolates

• Feb 11, 2026 (Wed)
• Feb 12, 2026 (Thu)

Aphro-cheese-iacs: Our Valentine's Day Themed Tasting

• Feb 12, 2026 (Thu)

Wine And Chocolate—A Perfect Pair

• Feb 13, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Feb 13, 2026 (Fri)

Caviar At The Wine Bar

• Feb 13, 2026 (Fri)

Wine And Chocolate—A Perfect Pair

• Feb 14, 2026 (Sat)

Date Night Paint & Sip: Just The Two Of Us!

• Feb 14, 2026 (Sat)

2026 Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival (February 14)

• Feb 15, 2026 (Sun)

Bubbles & Brie: A February Favorite

• Feb 15, 2026 (Sun)

Champagne & Cheese: A Guided Tasting & Class

• Feb 19, 2026 (Thu)

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Australia Vs. New Zealand

• Feb 28, 2026 (Sat)

Unlocking Your Home Bar - Essentials For Cocktail Lovers

• Mar 4, 2026 (Wed)

Paint & Sip: Italian Vineyard!

• Mar 6, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Mar 12, 2026 (Thu)

From Tip To Toe—A Wine Tour Of Italy

• Mar 13, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Mar 14, 2026 (Sat)

From Tip To Toe—A Wine Tour Of Italy

• Mar 20, 2026 (Fri)

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: South Africa Rising

• Mar 24, 2026 (Tue)

Spring Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting With Wine Pairings

• Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)

Spring Olive Oil, Balsamic & Wine Tasting Experience With Oliva Di Vita

• Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)

An Introduction Into The World Of Whiskey

• Apr 1, 2026 (Wed)

Spring Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's Chocolates

• Apr 3, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Apr 8, 2026 (Wed)

Paint & Sip: Cherry Blossom Tree With Hummingbirds Vision Arts

• Apr 9, 2026 (Thu)

Legends Of Wine

• Apr 10, 2026 (Fri)
• Apr 10, 2026 (Fri)

The Winners Table: Gold Medal Wines & Lavish Charcuterie

• Apr 10, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Apr 17, 2026 (Fri)

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Greek Classics

• Apr 22, 2026 (Wed)

Sip & Create: Olive Oil Bottle Painting

• Apr 25, 2026 (Sat)

Chicago Rum Festival 2026

• May 1, 2026 (Fri)

Wine & Design - Winter Floral Workshop With Flora Elements

• May 3, 2026 (Sun)

Wine & Design - Spring Floral Workshop With Flora Elements

• May 3, 2026 (Sun)

Sips & Stems Spring Flower Arranging With Belle Fiori

• May 6, 2026 (Wed)

Spring Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's Chocolates

• May 8, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Jun 5, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar June

• Jun 12, 2026 (Fri)

Oysters At The Wine Bar

• Jun 24, 2026 (Wed)

Cork Craziness: Cork Projects With Pretty Please

• Jul 1, 2026 (Wed)

Sips & Stems Summer Flower Arranging With Belle Fiori

• Jul 14, 2026 (Tue)

Wine & Design - Summer Floral Workshop With Flora Elements

• Sep 9, 2026 (Wed)

Howard's Wine Tour September 2026 With Phil Bernstein, MacArthur Beverages

• Oct 7, 2026 (Wed)

Fall Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's Chocolates

• Oct 14, 2026 (Wed)

Fall Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's Chocolates

• Oct 20, 2026 (Tue)

Fall Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting With Wine Pairings

• Oct 21, 2026 (Wed)

Fall Olive Oil, Balsamic & Wine Tasting Experience With Oliva Di Vita

• Nov 4, 2026 (Wed)

Knit & Sip: Knitted Pumpkins With Pretty Please

• Nov 11, 2026 (Wed)

Holiday Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's

• Nov 18, 2026 (Wed)

Holiday Chocolate & Wine Pairing With Fazio's

• Nov 23, 2026 (Mon)

Sips & Stems Holiday Flower Arranging With Belle Fiori

• Nov 23, 2026 (Mon)

Wine & Design - Fall Floral Workshop With Flora Elements

• Dec 14-21, 2025 (Sun-Sun)
• Dec 22-29, 2025 (Mon-Mon)
• Dec 30, 2025-Jan 6, 2026 (Tue-Tue)
• Jan 7-14, 2026 (Wed-Wed)

FRENCH WINE 101 OPEN ENROLLMENT: 8 Wks $99 Class Dates: Jan 28-Mar 18

• Dec 14-21, 2025 (Sun-Sun)
• Dec 22-29, 2025 (Mon-Mon)
• Dec 30, 2025-Jan 6, 2026 (Tue-Tue)
• Jan 7-14, 2026 (Wed-Wed)

FRENCH WINE 101 OPEN ENROLLMENT: 8 Wks $99 Class Dates: Jan 28-Mar 18

• Dec 14-21, 2025 (Sun-Sun)
• Dec 22-29, 2025 (Mon-Mon)
• Dec 30, 2025-Jan 6, 2026 (Tue-Tue)
• Jan 7-14, 2026 (Wed-Wed)

FRENCH WINE 101 OPEN ENROLLMENT: 8 Wks $99 Class Dates: Jan 28-Mar 18

• Dec 14-21, 2025 (Sun-Sun)
• Dec 22-29, 2025 (Mon-Mon)
• Dec 30, 2025-Jan 6, 2026 (Tue-Tue)
• Jan 7-14, 2026 (Wed-Wed)

FRENCH WINE 101 OPEN ENROLLMENT: 8 Wks $99 Class Dates: Jan 28-Mar 18