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Join STOP Foodborne Illness at 6:30 p.m., August 10 to network, socialize and raise awareness about food safety. An $85 donation includes Dovetail's sublime beer with light appetizers, and a great opportunity to help STOP Foodborne Illness.

This summer, Ixcateco Grill (3402 W. Montrose, 773-539-5887) is breaking out the season's freshest dishes with traditional Mexican flare.

Beginning August 6, Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL; 847-205-4433) will be featuring a weekly Saturday Jazz Brunch.

The CivicLab and the TIF Illumination Project has published a new crowd-funded book. "Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve." A group of Chicago experts have written short articles outlining ways to save and generate MAJOR revenues.

Chicago's popular new brewery, Dovetail Brewery (1800 W. Belle Plaine, 773-683-1414) is expanding its taproom hours for customers. The taproom will now be open Wednesday- Thursday from 4 p.m.

Firecakes Donuts is celebrating "Pride Week" with a special limited edition Pride Donut available at both Firecakes Donuts Chicago locations: 68 W. Hubbard (312-329-6500) in River North and 2453 N. Clark in Lincoln Park. (773-666-5277).

Looking for something to sweeten Dad's morning coffee this Father's Day? Fuel the morning with Firecakes Donuts (2453 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 666-5277 68 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 329-6500).

Celebrate Dad with a special brunch or dinner Sunday, June 19 at Osteria La Madia (59 W. Grand Ave, Chicago; 312-329-0400). For brunch, relax and begin with a Bellini.

June 18 is International Picnic Day. Picnic food, from cold salads to sandwiches is meant to be a simple meal to enjoy outdoors.

Hungry Monkey Baking Company's Cindy Kienzle and Prairie Grass Cafe's Sarah Stegner are teaming up to bring you the best of what they do in a special dinner and dessert event at Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook 847-205-4433), 6:30 p.m.,...