—Four sister pubs—River Shannon, Pippin's Tavern, Streeter's Tavern and Mahoney's Pub & Grille—will "Pour on the Knowledge" with eight upcoming wine-tasting and -education nights, all free to participants when they RSVP. Events will run at one of the aforementioned pubs on Wednesdays through Oct. 17; RSVP and see more info at www.rushanddivision.com .

—This month, Rosebud Prime (1 S. Dearborn St.; www.rosebudrestaurants.com/rest10.php&; will host a wine dinner featuring Chimney Rock Winery Stag's Leap District. Patrons will enjoy a seasonally inspired four-course dinner expertly paired with Chimney Rock wines. The cost is $89 per person; call 312-384-1900.

—Cafe des Architectes at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower will partner with Laurent-Perrier to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the legendary champagne house. On Saturday, Sept. 22, Café des Architectes will have a six-course degustation that will feature select Laurent-Perrier champagnes paired with the contemporary French cuisine of Chef Greg Biggers and Pastry Chef Leigh Omilinsky. The cost of the dinner is $100 per person, excluding tax and gratuity; for reservations, call 312-324-4063.

—Executive Chef/Partner Jason Paskewitz and Managing Partners Anna and Ryan O'Donnell have announced that Rustic House, 1967 N. Halsted St., has officially opened for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (It will offer lunch every Tuesday through Friday thereafter.) Items will include quiche Lorraine, steak salad and organic rotisserie chicken. In addition, the dinner menu has been revamped. See www.rustichousechicago.com .

—BOKA, 1729 N. Halsted St., will welcome Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Frankfort, Ky.) and Three Floyds Brewing Co., LLC (Munster, Ind.) Wed., Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. for an exclusive evening of craft beers and artisan whiskeys paired with a six-course fall menu Chef/Partner Giuseppe Tentori will present. There will be spaces for 90 people. Tickets are $160 each; see www.bokachicago.com .

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