Brunch social
Sunday, Feb. 19
Free baked goods. Need we say more? Gluten Free Badgers is hosting the social at newly opened Bloom Bake Shop. Plenty of gluten-free (and vegan) cookies, cupcakes, biscuits and toaster pastries will be available. 1851 Monroe St., 11 am-noon. More info on the Gluten Free Badgers Facebook page.
Pop-up Southern dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 21
A Pig in a Fur Coat chef Dan Bonanno is whipping up a “modern Southern meal” to raise funds for the Goodman Community Center’s TEENworks employment program. Menu includes smoked brisket, chicken, baked beans, cornbread, collards, coleslaw and apple cobbler with ice cream. Tickets ($15) at tinyurl.com/goodmanpopup. At 149 Waubesa St., 5:30-7:30 pm.
Winter dinner
Wednesday, Feb. 22
The Hop Garden is teaming up with Paoli Bread and Brat Haus on a four-course meal featuring beet and goat cheese salad, charcuterie and cheese plate, pork tenderloin and chocolate truffles, paired with a beer flight. Tickets ($40) must be purchased in advance by calling 608-848-7666 or 608-636-3220. At Hop Garden Tap Room, 6818 Canal St. in Paoli, 6 pm.
