Food and art converge at The Salon Series – recurring, roving events inspired by 17th century gatherings and the intellectual exchange of post-war Paris. Artists and chefs attend, there’s incisive conversation, and everyone makes new friends. There are two salons this month with food from great Chicago restaurants, so pick which one most interests you, and get ready for a delicious, artful evening.

You’ve heard of nose-to-tail dining, in which nearly every part of an animal is consumed. As a result of its popularity, menus are getting more and more inventive, which can be hard for diners not accustomed to game meat or offal. You don’t have to go whole hog by starting with a big bacon-wrapped elk chop at Frontier. Ease into it with these small plates around town.

We love grilled cheese. Is there anything better than ooey, gooey cheese melted between toasted slices of bread? We think not. Here are three spots to indulge in grilled cheese this month.