Practical Magic: Chips + Sips 🍷✨

A little magic, a little wine, and a lot of potato chips. ✨🍷

Join PAIO + Chi Picnic Club at Barcocina Lakeview for a whimsical, witchy evening of wine + potato chip pairings, a Midnight Margarita, and cozy Practical Magic-inspired vibes.

We'll taste our way through four unexpected wine and chip combinations, curated and guided by PAIO. No wine knowledge required — just bring your curiosity (and a healthy appreciation for potato chips).

Along the way, you'll discover why certain wines make your favorite snacks taste even better, pick up a few easy pairing tricks to try at home, and maybe find a new favorite combination you never saw coming.

Chi Picnic Club will bring its signature touch to the evening with curated, witchy-inspired picnic lounge areas — cozy spaces to sip, snack, mingle, and meet someone new throughout the evening.

Please note: The guided wine + potato chip pairing will take place at traditional restaurant tables and chairs, with the picnic areas available for lounging before and after the tasting.

Whether you're planning a date night, catching up with friends, coming solo to meet new people, or simply looking for something different to do in Chicago, this is a relaxed and interactive evening centered around good wine, good snacks, good company, and a little bit of magic.

Your ticket includes:

• Four curated wine + potato chip pairings
• Guided tasting led by PAIO
• Curated picnic-style seating + styling by Chi Picnic Club
• Practical Magic playing throughout the evening
• One margarita from the Midnight Margarita Bar
• A social, relaxed atmosphere designed for mingling + connection

Event Details:

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Barcocina Lakeview, Chicago

What is PAIO?

/ˈpie-oh’/ n. meaning “pair” in Italian; two things that belong together.

PAIO creates curated gatherings led by Jill Paro, centered around pairings of food, drink, and people.

What is Chi Picnic Club?

Chi Picnic Club creates curated social experiences designed to bring people together in Chicago — from themed picnics and tastings to creative collaborations and one-of-a-kind gatherings.

Come solo, leave with friends. 🧺✨