Things to Do in Chicago | 10/15/2013 | Concierge Picks | Chicago Travel

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Hi, I'm Bobby Gonzalez, concierge at The Hotel Palomar -- a Kimpton Hotel, and this week's concierge correspondent. I have your Concierge Preferred picks for the week of October 15th through October 21st. Dry Hop Brewery Shark meets Hipster...no, I'm NOT referring to Lance Briggs vs. Justin Beiber. I'm talking about the name of the Wheat IPA packed with truckloads of galaxy hops at the new Dry Hop Brewery in Lakeview! Located just a few blocks off the Red Line Belmont stop, you'll find a place where beer is taken so seriously there are no televisions, just hops! Dry Hop is a brewery where you can taste a variety of one-of-a-kind local beers, chef driven food, such as their Arugula Salad with Shaved Fennel, Oyster Mushrooms, and Parmesan or their Custom Blend Brisket and Short Rib burger with Ancho Chile-Tomato Jam, Arugula, Pickled Sweet Onions, & a Heap of Creamy Aged Raw Milk Cheddar. Come for great conversation in an intimate and sexy setting with fantastic beer and food. Shaw's Oyster Fest The Shaw's Oyster Fest takes place on Friday, October 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the parking lot on Rush Street between Hubbard Street and Illinois! This annual bash offers attendees the chance to enjoy the freshest oysters on the half shell and boat-loads of delicious food provided by Shaw's Crab House. Try oysters prepared various ways along with fish tacos and King Crab bites. Come listen to Buddy Guy or performers from the popular show Million Dollar Quartet. Who can go wrong with an ice-cold beer from Goose Island? The $30 entry provides a portion of the fees to the Shedd Aquarium and Special Olympics Chicago. Tanta Well what do you know, another Top Chef comes to the hip River North neighborhood! Gaston Acurio of Tanta - Cocina Peruana. Tanta meaning "Bread" in the Incan language, brings something very eclectic, contemporary and innovating to the dining scene, Peruvian Cuisine! However, you can expect traditional Peruvian fare like pollo y brosa - a chicken dish cooked Peruvian style, but the marinated seafood at the cebiche bar will be calling your name! Wash them down with pisco inspired cocktails, such as their unique take on the classic Moscow mule! Mmm!! This makes Tanta a great choice for date night any night of the week! Enjoy! For more information on these events, check out conciergepreferred.com or pick up a magazine at any concierge desk in the city. Check out conciergepreferred.com every Wednesday for the week's Concierge Picks.