Location: Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago Phone: 773-665-1300 Hours: 6 p.m. Admission: $75, advance sales only
Description: New events kicks of the Real Ale Festival. Ten or more real ales will be served so that each course is paired with one or more beers specially selected by the Real Ale Festival staff and guest host Mark Dorber of the White Horse on Parson's Green in London. Dorber is one of the world's most widely recognized experts on the selection and serving of real ale and he will provide commentary on the flavors and pairings during the evening.