Friday, April 30, Columbia College Chicago presents Food Revue: A conversation about food writing and criticism, with Ted Allen of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and a panel of food writers and chefs.

Tasting begins at 10 a.m., presentation from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., in the Waldorf and Astoria rooms (3rd floor); $25; seats are limited; reservations are recommended: (312) 344-8541.