Tastings around town

The bar host its seventh annual costume party at 10 p.m. Saturday.

Halloween inspired drinks include the Ghostini with Absolut vodka, Midori melon liqueur and a splash of sour as well as the Phantom Blue with Bacardi Limon, UV blue-raspberry vodka and lemonade. For more information, call (312) 575-9900.

The Young Professionals Board of Special Olympics Chicago hosts its second annual Fright Fiesta fund-raiser from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $45 by calling (773) 278-2178 or for $50 at the door.

"Kill Bill" is the theme of the restaurant's Halloween festivities at 5 p.m. Saturday. Drinks include the California Mountain Snake with raspberry vodka, Midori melon liqueur and sour mix, $11. For reservations, call (312) 733-8880.

Chef/owner Jean Joho creates a five-course dinner centered around beer and featuring recipes from Lucy Saunders' book, The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing and Cooking with Craft Beer (Brewers Association, $22.95).

The menu includes bock-braised pork shoulder. The dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $49, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, call (312) 595-1200.

Halloweentinis await. The cocktails, offered through Oct. 31, include the Creamy Casper with Absolut Vanilla, DeKuyper Vanilla and chocolate liqueur with a splash of cream, $10.50. For more information, call (773) 525-1111.

The restaurant holds a Halloween party at 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Drink specials include the Dia del Muerto martini with Reyka vodka, Kahlua, vanilla liqueur and iced tea, garnished with an Oreo cookie crumb rim, $9. For more information, call (312) 850-5005.

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