October 1, 2007

Sweet Child O’ Mine

Private Chocolate-Making Parties at Sarah’s Pastries & Candies

DNA, shmee-NA.

Your brood may have inherited their sweet tooth from you. But their quest to become Julia Childs clearly came from someone else, Betty McBurnsalot.

Indulge their culinary aspirations by enrolling them in the new private chocolate-making parties at Sarah’s Pastries & Candies. Tykes can feel like top chefs (and get their sugar fix) at the two-hour events hosted by cafe owner Sarah Levy.

Tots hand-dip Oreos and fruit, while older kids temper chocolate and write their names on cupcakes. When the party ends, everything they’ve made goes home to sate their big appetites.

Which definitely runs in the family.

Sarah’s Pastries & Candies, 70 East Oak Street, at Michigan Avenue (312-664-6223 or sarahscandies.com).

SEE
Half Magic
What: Three kids find a coin that grants them only half of what they wish for.
Why: You’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve.
When: Thru Nov. 25. Sat., 1 p.m. & Sun., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Rogers Park (773-761-4477).

ENJOY
Mini Desserts
What: Taste tiny treats — like creme brulee and passion fruit souffle — for $1 or $1.50.
Why: Bite-size wonders never cease.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m-2 p.m.; Sat., noon-4:30 p.m.
Where: Vong’s Thai Kitchen, 6 W. Hubbard St., River North (312-644-8664).