Chicago - October 12, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

To leaf peep or not to leaf peep? That is the question.

EAT
Art of Dining Celebrity Chef Gala
What: Mantuano, Izard, Poli, and Rodriguez join chefs from around the country to prepare four-course dinners and serve them tableside.
Why: Oeuvres for your appetite.
When: Fri., 6 p.m. Alternate reception, featuring cocktails and tasting stations, begins at 8 p.m.
Where: Macy’s on State Street, 111 N. State St., b/t Randolph & Washington Sts. (312-673-4411).

Osteria di Tramonto and Gale’s Coffee Bar
What: Rick and Gale’s new contemporary Italian restaurant and pastry-sandwich spot.
Why: Dynamic duo is tru to form.
When: Osteria, Sun.-Thurs., 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6 a.m.-11 p.m.; Gale’s, daily, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling (847-777-6570).

BUY
MODA’s Chicago Trunk Show
What: Shop more than 25 designers and boutiques courtesy of the U of C’s student fashion org.
Why: Cool loot like button rings by Twiddledee and jeans by BYA Denim.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Hutchinson Commons at the Reynold’s Club, 5706 S. University Ave., at 57th St.

GO
Anderson Japanese Gardens
What: Pagodas, ponds, and waterfalls in a pretty, Far East-inspired landscape.
Why: Fiery fall colors are worth the trek.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Thru Oct. 31.
Where: 318 Spring Creek Rd., b/t Alpine Rd. & Hwy. 251, Rockford (815-229-9390).

DO
Pink Fling
What: Street fest with spa services and live music benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Why: Think pink. Be pampered.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 6260 N. Broadway St., at Rosemont Ave. (773-262-4246).