Let The Kids Have Their Candy

On Halloween weekend, you'll have your choice of some of the coolest events in a long time.

The party we're most excited about is the first-ever Chosen Few Sexy Halloween, from the same team behind the hottest summer house music picnic.

If you appreciate deep, underground dance music and a mature sexy crowd, this is your spot. Deejays Wayne Williams, Andre Hatchett, Jesse Saunders, Alan King, Terry Hunter and Craig Loftus spin. There's a "sexy" costume contest for female guests. 9pm-4am Oct. 29 at Loft 74 (7445 S. South Chicago Ave.).

More tricks and treats to get into this weekend:

Get Your Taste Buds Ready . . .

. . . for tonight's free beer tasting at Red & White.

Typically, the boutique wine and beer shop features vino tastings, but this time they've brought aboard the beer experts from Big Star to share some of their wealth of knowledge.

Even More Of A Good Thing

Customers line up for free cupcakes Monday in the Gold Coast. (Photo: More)


After several months of delays, the more mobile cupcake truck finally had its debut Monday.

To mark its maiden voyage, owner Patty Rothman is giving away her biggest hit cupcakes throughout the week. On the very first day, she gave out more than 5,000 treats, including Chocolate-Chocolate and Red Velvet, in the downtown area.

312DD got to see firsthand how a mobile-food truck operation works by assisting Rothman in giving out free cupcakes in the Gold Coast.

Ummmm, Ouch!

From Stephanie Izard's Twitter feed:

"The Backstreet Boys just tried to come in for lunch. Who knew they were still alive. Hostess blushing big time..."

Burn!

By the way, Girl & The Goat does not serve lunch. Yet.

The Best Wedding Gift Ever . . .

. . . came for one couple on their first-year anniversary.

A guy named Steve tells 312DD that the Fairmont Chicago sent them an invitation for overnight accommodations that they'll likely remember for the rest of their lives.

How About A Slice Of . . .

. . . Julius Peppers Pizza?!

That's the signature pie during Bears season at Bricks in Lincoln Park.

Something To Look Forward To This Winter

Big Star's dining room. (Photo: Grant Kessler)


"Overheard" on Twitter:

Bradley Bolt (owner/Bar DeVille): "Big Star with an enclosed patio for the winter? Genius and it'll pay for itself in no time."

If you thought biz would slow down during the winter at the Wicker Park taco shop, think again!

Calling All Carnivores!

Andy Nelson, an alum from Coobah, Cyrano's Bistro, The Whiskey Bar and The Adventurers Club, is now executive chef at Ole Hardwood.

The South Loop gastropub and BBQ joint has a soft-opening Thursday, according to an Ultimate Insider close to the chef.

If that's not enough meat for you, Park Grill is debuting its first-ever Steak Week, happening Oct. 25-31.