DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS will celebrate the return of DIFFA’s Dining by Design to Chicago Nov. 5-7 bringing together some of the most talented individuals in the worlds of fashion, interior design, art and architecture. Maria Pinto—who has designed clothes for First Lady Michelle Obama—is the 2009 honorary chair.

In addition to the 30 host tables, this year will feature 12 BELIEVE tables and individual tickets will be sold to these spectacular over-the-top dining environments.

DIFFA’s events will include “Cocktails By Design” Nov. 5; the pre-gala viewing “Table Hop & Taste” Nov. 6; and the gala Nov. 7. See www.diffachicago.org ; e-mail info@diffachicago.org ; or call 312-644-6412.