Orange you happy?
SIP
Spiaggia Orange Wine Tasting Menu
What: Sommelier Jason Carlen selects rare, cloudy wines; executive chef Sarah Grueneberg pairs food with each pour.
Why: Crescenza-filled ravioletto with lobster, Swiss chard, and Black River osetra caviar with a 2004 ribolla from Josko Gravner.
When: Thru mid Oct. Sun.-Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 980 N. Michigan Ave., at E. Oak St. Reservations (recommended) to 312-280-2750.
PARTY
The Boulevard
What: Logan Square’s outdoor music fest returns with nonstop alt-rock, soul, jazz, and folk, plus ethnic dance lessons and performances.
Why: Retro jams from The Sometimes Family on Saturday night (8 p.m.).
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m.
Where: 3000 W. Logan Blvd., at Milwaukee Ave.
SHOP
Trillium End-of-Summer Sale
What: Bask in 40-70 percent off the Wicker Park boutique’s designer clothing, shoes, and handbags.
Why: Joie dresses, NDC sandals, 360 Cashmere sweaters, Whit shorts, and other seasonal beauties.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1744 W. Division St., b/t Hermitage Ave. & Wood St. (773-698-8162).
EAT
Brunch at Trenchermen
What: The new hotspot saves you from bacon-and-eggs monotony with originals like pigskin-noodle lobster pad thai and a kimchee-mortadella sandwich.
Why: Cure-all cocktails, like Better than Advil (tequila, cucumber, jardiniere).
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 2039 W. North Ave., b/t Milwaukee & Hoyne Aves. (773-661-1540).
SEE
Send Me Your Pigeons
What: Three concert poster designers — Landland, John Vogl, and Casey Burns — explore communication and community in Galerie F’s inaugural art exhibit.
Why: It’s your new place to kick back with printmakers and street artists.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2381 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Fullerton Ave. (773-819-9200).
Photo: Courtesy of Spiaggia








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