Come meet the woman who started it all. Ann Sather will appearat her 90th birthday celebration/book signing from 9 a.m. till noonon April 27 at the restaurant that bears her name at 929 W. Belmont.
Sather, who retired in 1981, will autograph copies of the AnnSather's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Cookbook ($10), which includesmany of her Swedish specialties as well as the hearty American fareserved at the three Ann Sather restaurants (the other two are at 2665N. Clark and 5207 N. Clark).
Some cookbook sale proceeds will go to Open Hand Chicago, whichdelivers food to AIDS patients, and to the White Crane WellnessCenter for senior citizens.CALIFORNIA GRAPES: Sample California wines at the "Taste ofSonoma" fund-raiser, underwritten by the Stein Roe & Farnhaminvestment firm, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Wellington Ballroomof the Westin Hotel, 909 N. Michigan. Tickets are $40 in advance and$45 at the door.All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation's Greater ChicagoChapter.Details: (312) 616-3470.LUNCH LOOT: Take yourself to lunch at the Edelweiss restaurant,7650 W. Irving Park in Norridge, the week of April 23 and you may wina day off work in honor of Secretaries Week.Lunchtime diners will be eligible to win one of two raffleprizes: a day off, courtesy of Talent Tree Staffing Services, and aVanities spa package worth $155 from Mario Tricoci Hair Salons andDay Spas.Reservations and details: (708) 452-6040.DIAL-A-DIET: Call the American Institute for Cancer Research at(800) 843-8114 and receive free nutrition advice from registereddietitians from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.Callers can also request a list of free cancer researchpamphlets filled with tips and recipes for improving health andlowering cancer risk through diet.
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