Naperville Francesca's restaurants announce new specials

Two Naperville Francesca's restaurants, La Sorella diFrancesca (18 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540; 630-961-2706) and Francesca’s Passaggio (3124 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564; 630-946-0600) are introducing new daily specials for March. 

At La Sorella di Francesca, every Monday is time for the Monday Night Supper Club, which offers a three-course prix fixe menu for $23.99 per person. Tuesdays, diners will receive 25% off any bottle of wine that is not featured by the glass, and Wednesdays, select beers are $4. House martinis are $5 on Thursdays, and on Fridays, appetizers are half price at the bar from 4 to 6 p.m.

At Francesca’s Passaggio, Monday meals are 25% off for diners in the restaurant industry. Every Tuesday features a $24.99 prix fixe dinner and $10 off bottles of wine. All bottles of wine are half off on Wednesday, and martinis are $5 on Thursdays.  The restaurant also offers half-off appetizers every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the bar area only.  Their popular Kids Eat Free program runs every Sunday.

Welcome summer specials this June at Glen Prairie

Save money on a three-course meal throughout the month of June. Check out the June Prix Fixe menu offered after 5 p.m. daily at Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn; 630-613-1250).

For starters, enjoy a Farmers Salad with baby greens, green onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, radish and champagne-cider vinaigrette. For an entrée, dig into Miller Farms BBQ Grilled Chicken with house made BBQ sauce, mac “n” locally-farmed cheese and cassoulet of summer beans. For dessert, try the Choice of Daily Sorbet. The price of the Prix Fixe meal is $20 per person. The Prix Fixe menu is offered in addition to the regular menu and will not be offered on Sunday, June 20.

Glen Prairie serves contemporary American cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local Midwest flavors and products. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is offered 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday. The lounge stays open one hour later than the restaurant daily.

For more information, please visit www.glenprairie.com or call (630) 613-1250. Follow Glen Prairie on Twitter at @glenprairie.

Catch a deal with Dine’s weekend specials

Make plans for the weekend! Enjoy great food at an affordable price from 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. on Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16 at Dine (733 W. Madison St., Chicago; 312-602-2100).

Sink those teeth into P.E.I. Mussels served in saffron broth with a grilled French baguette ($8), Chicken Enchiladas with pulled chicken, queso fresco, served with sautéed potatoes and carrots ($16), or Pan-Seared Walleye encrusted with panko bread crumbs and fresh parsley served with macaroni and cheese and vegetable of the day ($20). This menu is offered in addition to Dine’s regular menu.

Located in the heart of Chicago, Dine restaurant offers an eclectic cuisine to fit every palate; served in a charming retro diner atmosphere with an upbeat, contemporary style. Dine is open seven days a week. Dine serves American classics revived with a contemporary flair. Dine is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The martini lounge hours are noon to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and noon to midnight Friday and Saturday.

To make reservations please call (312) 602-2100 or visit www.dinerestaurant.com.

Bite Into a Juicy Angus Burger for National Burger Month at Birch River Grill

Join Birch River Grill (75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.; 847-427-4242) in celebrating National Burger Month every Friday in May. Enjoy a half-priced All Natural Certified 8 oz. Angus Burger with a choice of Wisconsin Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, American or Jack Cheese with lettuce, tomato or onion on a pretzel bun served with sweet potato fries or regular fries.



Birch River Grill is a contemporary restaurant that serves as a showcase for hearty American cuisine. It is open seven days a week and accepts all major credit cards. Complimentary parking is available. Birch River Grill is open for breakfast Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Lunch hours are Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner hours are Monday - Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. The Birch River Grill Lounge menu is limited from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Birch River Grill Lounge is open one hour later than the restaurant daily.



For Reservations please call (847) 427-4242 or visit www.birchrivergrill.com. Tweet them at @birchrivergrill

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Come to Glen Prairie and enjoy the May Prix Fixe Menu

Indulge in the May Prix Fixe Menu Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. from now until May 31 at Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn; 630-613-1250). The Prix Fixe menu is offered in addition to the regular menu and will not be available on May 9. The Prix Fixe menu is $20 per person and includes the Soup of the Day for starters, followed by Spinach and Wild Mushroom Ravioli with roasted organic baby eggplant and tomato sauce and Pepato cheese. For dessert, enjoy a choice of the Daily Sorbet.

About Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie serves contemporary American cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local Midwest flavors and products. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The lounge remains open one hour later than the restaurant each day.

For reservations call (630) 613-1250 or visit www.glenprairie.com. Follow them on Twitter at @glenprairie.

Indulge at Karma this May for a Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu

Enjoy the May Prix Fixe menu Monday through Friday now until May 31 at Karma (510 E. Route 83, Mundelein; 847-970-6900). The cost is $20 per person and the menu is offered in addition to the regular menu.

The Menu features Miso Soup, tofu and roasted nori, or Karma House Salad with crisp lettuce, napa cabbage, cucumber, daikon and carrot ginger dressing. Entrée includes either Jumbo Thai Vegetarian Spring Roll with carrots, napa cabbage, marinated tofu and sweet chili sauce; Honey Tamari Chicken with sautéed spinach and wok-tossed julienne vegetables on a glass noodle nest; or Thai Chili Beef with stir fried spiced beef tenderloin with Chinese noodles and baby bok choy, in mirin-miso beef broth (may be substituted for shrimp or chicken). For dessert enjoy a Trio Of Sorbet or Ice Cream with fresh berries. The May Prix Fixe Menu is not valid with the Entertainment Book Promotion of buy one entrée, get one free.

About Karma
Karma is a sophisticated restaurant with a zen-laced atmosphere that serves Pan-Asian cuisine. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. daily. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The lounge stays open one extra hour each night.

For reservations please call (847) 970-6900 or visit www.karmachicago.com. Follow them on Twitter at @karmamundelein.

Join the fiesta and visit Birch River Grill this May for National Salsa Month

This May, dig into Free Chips and Salsa to celebrate National Salsa Month Monday through Friday, now through May 31 at Birch River Grill’s Lounge (75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights; 847-427-4242)

Enjoy one of the many weekly lounge drink specials at Birch River Grill:
• Monday: $2.50 Bud Bottles, Bud Light Bottles, and Bud Light Draft
• Tuesday: $5 Cuervo Margaritas
• Wednesday: $5 You Call It Martinis
• Thursday: $3.50 Imported Drafts
• Friday: $6 You Call it
• Saturday: Half Price bottles of Wine with Purchase of an entrée
• Sunday: $6.95 You Call it Bloody Mary’s

Birch River Grill is a contemporary restaurant that serves as a showcase for hearty American cuisine. It is open seven days a week and accepts all major credit cards. Complimentary parking is available. Lounge hours are Lunch: Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner: Monday – Thursday and Sunday: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Lounge Menu is limited from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For Reservations please call (847) 427-4242 or visit www.birchrivergrill.com. Tweet them at @birchrivergrill.

Indulge this Weekend with Fresh Farm Specials at Glen Prairie

Enjoy specials featuring ingredients sourced from area farmers and ranchers after 5 p.m., Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 at Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn; 630-613-1250).

Executive Chef, Daniel Ovanin, offers an appetizer of Pinn Oak Farms Lamb Chops, buckwheat blini, apple and celery root salad ($11). The entrée specials include Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut, caramelized cauliflower and sautéed organic spinach ($23); or Spinach and Wild Mushroom Ravioli, roasted organic baby eggplant and tomato sauce, pepato cheese ($14).

Glen Prairie offers a delicious touch of local flavor with its bold, natural and locally grown fare. In a setting of natural stone, hardwood floors, Earth tone colors, intimate spaces and communal seating, Glen Prairie offers casual sophistication in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. In response to the needs of the community and environment, it is also the focus of Glen Prairie to promote regional vendors, sustainable products and earth-friendly practices.

To make reservations, call (630) 613-1250 or visit www.glenprairie.com or tweet them at @glenprairie.

Enjoy Flavorsome Dinner Specials this Weekend at Dine

Treat your taste buds to one of the many different food specials offered from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2 at Dine (733 W. Madison St. Chicago; 312-602-2100).

Chef Alfredo Anaya offers items such as the Sliders Platter, serving of four, with American cheese, pickles, green onions, and special Dine sauce on mini brioche buns ($9); Chicken Vesuvius, chicken breast served in olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, with fingerling potatoes and sweet peas ($18); or a Grilled Pork Chop served with mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and apple sauce ($19). These specials are offered in addition to Dine’s regular menu.

Located in the heart of Chicago, Dine restaurant offers an eclectic cuisine to fit every palate; served in a charming retro diner atmosphere with an upbeat, contemporary style. Dine is open seven days a week. Dine serves American classics revived with a contemporary flair. Dine is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The martini lounge hours are noon to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and noon to midnight Friday and Saturday.

To make reservations please call (312) 602-2100 or visit www.dinerestaurant.com

Glen Prairie's Farm-Fresh Weekend Deals

Stop by Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.) for farm-fresh weekend specials, crafted by Executive Chef Daniel Ovanin, Featuring fresh produce from Graue Mill in Oak Brook, Ill. and Wolf Farms in Eau Claire, Mich.

Begin with the Glen Prairie Panzanella Salad with bacon fried sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crispy prociutto, baby greens and a balsamic glaze ($8). For an entree try the Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Graue Mill Polenta Cake, melted leeks, sauteed green beans and roasted red pepper coulis ($24); or try the Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop with roasted beet risotto, baby carrots and natural jus ($20).

These specials are in addition to Glen Prairie's regular menu and are only offered after 5 p.m. today, Sept. 18 and tomorrow, Sept. 19. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Glen Prairie at (630) 613-1250.