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June 1-July 31
Shaw's Crab House is holding its annual lobster fest from June 1 through July 31, meaning there will be lobster-related specials like a lobster boil, lobster maki and lobster bisque. Shaw’s Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-527-2722.
June 13-August 8
Learn to cook on the grill this summer on Saturdays at Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar. Hour-long classes will be held at 10 a.m. from June 13-August 8 and are free of charge, but reservations are required. We like the sound of the one on June 27; it's called "grilled steak dinner on a stick" and features dishes like grilled cheese and bread with tomato vinaigrette. Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar, Wheaton Park District Facility, Butterfield Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189, 630-510-5070.
June 26-July 5
The 29th annual Taste of Chicago comes to Grant Park from June 26 to July 5. Stop by for daily entertainment, food from more than 70 local restaurants, and educational activities for the whole family. Meet and greet with Chicago's professional sports teams including the Bears, Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks and Red Stars. Artists like the Wallflowers and the Counting Crows will perform on multiple stages, and admission to the event is free. Learn more at www.tasteofchicago.us. Taste of Chicago, Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr., Chicago, CA 60604, 312-744-3315.
July 7
Fulton's on the River will host a summer clam bake from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. It includes dishes like baked Stoneneck clams with brown butter bread crumbs, roasted garlic, fresh parsley and horseradish hollandaise and sweet New Queens corn on the cob and comes with two Hoegaarden beers. Cost is $22. Fulton’s on the River, 315 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312-822-0100.
August 13
Share Our Strength will be hosting its annual culinary benefit Taste of the Nation to Chicago's The Ravenswood Billboard Factory. Attendees will be able to sample food and beverages of some of Chicago's hottest chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, sommeliers and food purveyors. One hundred percent of ticket sale proceeds will benefit Greater Chicago Beneficiary, Illinois Hunger Coalition and Near North Health Service Corporation. Presale general admission tickets are $150. Presale V.I.P. tickets are $225, which includes access to the V.I.P. Lounge and Chef's After Party. For more information, contact Anna Batcke at abatcke@strength.org or visit www.strength.org.
Sundays
Carlucci
(1801 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, 630-512-0990) will offer a
family night menu on Sundays with three courses,
served family-style, which cost $15.95 per person. A magician will
perform between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and kids can build their own
pizzas for $5. www.carluccirestaurant.com.
Mondays-Fridays
Four Farthings (2060 N. Cleveland Ave., 773-935-2060) serves half-price appetizers Monday-Friday 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Score items like wings, Gorgonzola ravioli and fried calamari for a song.
Ongoing
Petterino's has launched an after-7 p.m. menu (offered seven days a week) with a corresponding number of first courses, entrées and desserts to choose from for $19.95 for three courses. Additionally, seven wines will be offered for $7 a glass, and valet parking after 7 p.m. is complimentary. Petterino's, 150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601, 312-422-0150.
Ongoing
L2O will hold a monthly intimate dinner party series for ten guests ($195 per person) beginning at 6 p.m. in the restaurant's private Tree Room. Visit www.l2orestaurant.com for upcoming dates. L20, The Belden-Stratford Hotel, 2300 N. Lincoln Park W., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-868-0002.
Ongoing
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago executive chef Mark Payne now serves a three-course, Chef's Seasonal dinner menu for $35. Proving quality doesn't have to suffer, it's replete with dishes like roasted hubbard squash soup with duck confit, spiced apple compote and chipotle crema. The Café, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-573-5160.
Monday-Thursday
From 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Bistrot Margot offers a "Round Plate Prix-Fixe" for $20. The three-course meal offers three selections for each course. Bistrot Margot, 1437-39 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-587-3660.
Mondays-Saturdays
On Monday-Saturday after 7 p.m., ristorante We (172 W. Adams St., 312-917-5608) offers a $45 five-course dinner that costs an additional $24 with wine pairings Go on Saturdays, and the wine is complimentary.
Mondays-Saturdays
Check out Tizi Melloul (531 N. Wells St., 312-670-4338) Monday-Saturday for its $35 five-course menu.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Marché (833 W. Randolph St., 312-226-8388) is wheeling and dealing on Mondays and Wednesdays by offering a three-course, prix-fixe dinner for $29. Diners can choose any appetizer or salad, any entrée and any dessert.
Third Mondays
Bank Lane Bistro is offering small, hands-on cooking
classes with executive chef John des Rosiers and sous chef
Marco Hernandez on the third Monday of every month. Class size is
kept small (there is an eight person limit) to guarantee individual
attention. Guests will work alongside the chefs in preparing a multi-course
dinner served family style. Participants will actually be able eat
what they have created and the intimate setting and hands-on experience
is a fun and educational way to spend time with friends and loved
ones. The cost is $100 per person and includes a glass of wine,
a 5-6 course dinner and an autographed apron and menu. Classes begin
at 6:30 p.m. and a credit card reservation is required. Bank Lane
Bistro, 670 N. Bank Ln., Lake Forest, 847-234-8802.
Tuesdays
Drake Bros.’ steakhouse is offering diners a second of its Prime steaks on Tuesdays for a penny. Drake Bros’, Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton St., 312-932-4626.
Tuesdays
On Tuesdays, Adobo Grill’s Wicker Park location offers a two-course meal for $20. Diners can choose any two items from the dinner menu’s appetizers, entrées or desserts for the price. Adobo Grill, 2005 W. Division St., Chicago, 773-252-9990.
Tuesdays
Each Tuesday, contemporary Indian restaurant Marigold is serving a three-course culinary tour of India menu for $25 (think paneer tikka salad, smoked Denver lamb ribs tikka and grilled Punjabi fish tikka). Marigold, 4832 N. Broadway, 773-293-4653, www.marigoldrestaurant.com.
Sundays & Tuesdays
 Visit
Opera (1301 S. Wabash Ave., 312-461-0161) on Sundays and Tuesdays when a three-course, prix-fixe dinner is offered for $29. Diners can choose any appetizer or salad, any entrée and any dessert from the menu.
Wednesdays
DeLaCosta launched “Mojito and Pig” Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. For $6, diners get a mojito and a complimentary roasted pig and black bean starter with kumquat mojo and tortillas. DeLaCosta, 465 E. Illinois St., Chicago, 312-464-1700.
Wednesdays-Sundays
Wave has launched an out-of-the-ordinary afternoon tea event called “Uni-Tea,” available Wed.-Sun. 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person ($10 per person extra for things like tea-infused martinis and $8 extra for champagne-topped tea). The Teatotaler menu includes a selection of five savory small bites (guests choose either the “Gals” or “Guys” menu—think blue cheese and red grape cannoli and beef tartare toasts with white truffle drizzle, respectively); sweets accompanied by Devonshire cream, lemon curd and jam; an individual pot of hot tea (13 varieties are offered, including green oolong and herbal blends) or an iced tea of the day. Wave, W Chicago–Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., 312-255-4460.
Thursdays
Devon Seafood Grill (39 E. Chicago Ave., 312-440-8660) will dish
up lobsters for about $10 each when you purchase
a cocktail. www.devonseafood.com.
Fridays
Niche (14 S. Third St., Geneva, 630-262-1000) has brought back a nostalgic favorite...the original 302 West roasted garlic appetizer. It’ll be available each Friday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Priced at $10, the roasted garlic is served with baked triple cream feta cheese, niçoise olives, crunchy bread and watercress.
Saturdays
From noon-3p.m., head to Burhop's Seafood for free cooking demonstrations and tastings. Burhop's Seafood, Plaza Del Lago, 1515 N. Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, 847-256-6400, www.burhops.com.
Saturdays
& Sundays
Contemporary Bucktown eatery, Parlor (1745
W. North Ave., 773-782-9000), offers brunch from
10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Expect eats like
malted waffles with fresh cherries in almond sauce with whipped
cream, brioche French toast with peaches and cream cheese, Sage-buttermilk
biscuits and sausage gravy and a brioche BLT. Parlor, 1745 W. North
Ave. (between Wood St. and Hermitage Ave.), 773-782-9000.
Ongoing
Le Bouchon is offering a daily Lyonnaise menu that features a choice of French onion soup or Lyonnaise salad, steak frites or roasted garlic chicken and an apple tart or chocolate marquise for $20. Le Bouchon, 1958 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 773-862-6600.
Ongoing
For a mere $13, Hershey’s Chicago (822 N. Michigan Ave., 312-337-7711) offers four-course chocolate tastings after 1 p.m.
Ongoing
Kinzie Chophouse (400 N. Wells St., 312-822-0191) dishes up a $3 bar menu daily between 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Look for bites to include French onion soup, tacos and burgers with fries.
Ongoing
On Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m.-midnight and nightly from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! (2024 N. Halsted St., 773-935-5000) attracts a crowd with $3 tapas–think chicken empanadas and spicy potatoes with tomato aïoli–and $2 Bud and Bud Light bottles. Offered in the bar only.
Ongoing
Daily between 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., NoMI (800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-239-4030) attracts theater-goers by allowing them to choose any appetizer, entrée and dessert from an array of à la carte dishes for $45.
Ongoing
The Signature Room at the 95th (875 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-9596) has a pre-theater menu for $40 with seatings at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Expect to choose between lobster bisque and a baby romaine salad as well as from one of four entrée selections, including grilled petit filet of beef, and cavatappi and sautéed shrimp. Dessert is included, too.
Wine
dinners & tastings at NovusVinum.com
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