Get a jump on the Great Taste
Monday, Aug. 3, 6 pm, RSVP by July 30
Porta Bella, 425 N. Frances St., is having a beer pairing dinner featuring the work of 3 Sheeps Brewing of Sheboygan. Five beers will accompany the four-course dinner of Wisconsin beer/Wisconsin cheese appetizer, prosciutto and gorgonzola salad, pork chops and pears and finishing with chocolate stout pudding pie. Tickets ($45) via 608-256-3186.
Now open
Graft, 18 N. Carroll, 608-229-8800
Upscale wine bar on the Square, serving Midwestern-inspired small plates from chef Phillip Rodriguez.
El Rancho Mexican Grill, 819 S. Park St., 608-284-9702
The mysterious “I’m Here” storefront finally gets a new tenant. A few tables and takeout; Mexican favorites and classics (tacos, tortas, burritos).