Brother Cleve at Empire Tonight; 5th Annual Chili Cup

SEAPORT DISTRICT — Local cocktail legend Brother Cleve is taking over Empire tonight (Monday, February 17th) with an array of tiki concoctions, including a couple of frozen ones, winter be damned. The festivities start at 8pm, and there's also all-you-can-eat sushi available for $25. [FB]

FANEUIL HALL — Over 20 restaurants will compete in the 5th annual Boston Chili Cup taking place this Thursday, February 20th, from 6pm-9:30pm at Ned Devine's. The event is a fundraiser for Community Work Services, an organization that provides job training, placement, and support. Tickets are $20. [Eventbrite]

NEWTON — Sycamore is joining the growing ramen extravaganza with "Big Trouble at Little Sycamore" every Monday night, starting on March 3rd and running from 9pm-11:30pm. There will be ramen (pork-miso broth with kimchee-style mustard greens, a miso-marinated five-minute egg, and crispy pork confit) and assorted Asian bar snacks such as pork belly bao and green curry mussels. No reservations — first come, first served. [Official Source]
[Photo: Empire/Cal Bingham]