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Tavernita, 151 W. Erie St., and guest hosts Kevin Aeh, Jeff Conway, Joe Cutaia, and Benjamin Newby recently hosted a Pride Month party supporting GLAAD. Themed “I Want Candy,” the brunch (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) featured a complimentary Gummi Bear Bar in addition to options such as Belgian waffles with fried egg, candied bacon and maple syrup.

See tavernita.com for more about this restaurant and future events.

In other food news, Old Town grocer Plum Market officially opened at 1233 N. Wells St. June 26. The grand opening ceremony included a celebratory toast and an official ribbon-cutting by Ald. Michelle Smith of Chicago’s 43rd Ward, and brothers Matt and Marc Jonna, the store’s co-founders. Visit www.plummarket.com.