Events

The Spice House frequently hosts seminars on spices, cooking and other related topics. We hold these events in our stores, as well as other special locations.

Current & Upcoming Events

• Book Signing with Barbara Fairchild
  Friday, November 8th 2010
  6-8 pm
  The Spice House in Old Town, 1512 North Wells Street Chicago
  

  Join us in our Old Town shop for an evening with cookbook author Barbara Fairchild! We'll be serving treats made from recipes in her new book, Bon Appetit Desserts. You can buy copies of the book and get them signed - they make wonderful holiday gifts! We've hosted Ms. Fairchild several times before and it's always been a delicious good time.

  

• Festival of the Vine in Geneva IL
  Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10-12
  Friday and Saturday 11 am - 10 pm; Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
  Downtown Geneva IL
  

  Taste the autumn bounty in downtown Geneva while enjoying a flower market, arts & crafts show, demonstration stage, live music, the Kids' Patch, Gorgeous Gourds: A Fall Harvest of Natural Art and more. Sample international flavors provided by Geneva restaurateurs, and sip the best of the vine at our wine tastings under a huge outdoor tent.

  Spice House manager John Cirpinski will be giving a talk on "Spicing up the Flavors of Fall with Geneva Spice House" at the Fall Harvest Market Stage (behind the Old Courthouse on the grassy area east of the parking lot).

  For more information including directions and a schedule of events, visit the Geneva Chamber of Commerce website.

• World Kitchen: Peppercorns
  September 16
  6-8:30 pm
  Gallery 37 Center for the Arts 66 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601
  

  The humble pepper shaker on the table has been a standard for centuries. Steven Tobiason of THE SPICE HOUSE joins us tonight to expand those pepper-y horizons. He will introduce you to varieties of peppercorns from many locations, and in many colors and shapes, while sharing the history and lore of the peppercorn. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by their flavors and the dishes we’ll make from them.

  This culinary class is part of the World Kitchen Series. Classes begin promptly. Please wear appropriate clothing and non-skid shoes; bring an apron if desired. Pre-registration is required and can be made online, by phone or in person. Call the hotline at 312-742-TIXS or visit the box office located at 77 E. Randolph St.

  For more information on this and other World Kitchen classes, please visit their website.

  

• Retail Therapy on Central Street
  Thursday, October 7, 2010
  6-9 pm
  Central Street in Evanston betweet Green Bay and Hartrey
  

  Come out to Central Street for our fall Retail Therapy night. Enjoy discounts and refreshments in a relaxing shopping environment in many of the unique shops in our neighborhood. Stop by the Spice House for hot spiced beverages and tasty homemade treats. This is the perfect time to stock up of spices for fall cooking and baking, or take advantage of our 15% discount after 6:00to get a jump on your holiday gift list! We will also be hosting a booksigning with author Stacey Ballis. Her new book, isn't a cookbook, but we love it anyway for all the delicious food references.
  For more information, visit the Central Street Business Association website.