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Win a Chance to See Michael Ruhlman at Butcher & Larder; Pick Up a Free Caramel Apple Today at JW Marriot

Rob Levitt
Rob Levitt Photo: courtesy of Butcher & Larder

Noble Square: Really want to meet Michael Ruhlman when he stops by Butcher & Larder on October 11 for a cooking demonstration? Owner Rob Levitt is giving away 20 passes to the event, and all you have to do is write about a specific moment when you learned something important in the kitchen. It could be about a new cooking technique or simply an ingredient. Tweet it to @butcherlarder for a chance to win. If you need some inspiration, check Levitt’s own example on his blog. [Butcher & Larder]

Loop: To celebrate the first day of fall, the JW Marriot Chicago is giving away caramel apples at its the front desk. You can get one of the treats, which were made by the hotel’s pastry chef Kimberly Junior, by liking the hotel on Facebook. [Grub Street]

River North: We hope your little ones like raw fish, as kids under 12 now eat for free on Sundays at SushiSamba rio. [Eater]

Lincoln Park: Stephanie Izard continued her Quickfire winning streak, beating fellow Boka chef Giuseppe Tentori in a close match on Wednesday night. [KevinBoehmBoka]

Win a Chance to See Michael Ruhlman at Butcher & Larder; Pick Up a Free Caramel