Half Maine Lobster and Dover Sole Duo at Restaurant Michael

This SATURDAY, August 7, Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka) features "the slam dunk special of all time." The Duo of Butter-poached Half Maine Lobster and Roasted Dover Sole, served with grilled asparagus and your choice of creamy mashed potatoes or polenta and drawn lobster butter ($29).

There are just 60 orders available and space is very limited. Please call Restaurant Michael directly to make a reservation. Be sure to indicate you'd like to special to be sure yours is reserved! Call (847) 441-3100 or visit www.restaurantmichael.com.

Note that Restaurant Michael will be closed FRDIAY, August 6 for a private event.

Don't forget to "Like" Restaurant Michael on Facebook and follow Chef Michael Lachowicz on Twitter.

Celebrate August with a three-course meal and dining deals at Glen Prairie in Glen Ellyn

Three Course Prix Fixe Menu from Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie offers an affordable three course menu for just $20 after 5 p.m. daily during the month of August. Start the meal with the appetizer, the Soup of the Day. For the main course, eat local with Miller Farms BBQ Grilled Chicken, house-made BBQ sauce, mac ‘n’ locally farmed cheese and cassoulet of summer beans. Top it off with a Choice of Daily Sorbet.

National Peach Cobbler Month
In celebration of National Peach Cobbler month, Glen Prairie offers Mini Peach Cobbler for just $2 the whole month.

National Filet Mignon Day August 13
National Filet Mignon Day is Friday, August 13. Indulge in a Filet Special at 5 p.m. August 13 and 14 at Glen Prairie.

National Lemonade Day at Glen Prairie August 20
Refresh with Fresh-Squeeze Lemonade for just $3 during National Lemonade Day on Friday, August 20.

National Whiskey Sour Day
Enjoy a House Whiskey Sour for just $4 after 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 25 in celebration of National Whiskey Sour Day.

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 more details, contact the restaurant at (630) 613-1250 or visit www.glenprairie.com.

Chicago French Market Announces August's T.G.I.Frite-Day

Kick off weekends in August on Friday afternoons at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., 312-575-0306), with T.G.I.Frite-Day, happening every Friday throughout the month of August, beginning Friday, August 6.

Enjoy the sounds of musician Pat Spaeth's accordion from noon until 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. every Friday in August. Spaeth, the current pianist for Chicago's Joffrey Ballet, plays French-style pieces on the Ogilvie Transportation Center concourse directly outside Chicago French Market, as well as inside the market.

Indulge in a small order of Belgian fries with a draft beer from Frietkoten for just $7, offered all day every T.G.I.Frite-Day in August.

Don't miss this music and dining deal, a great opportunity to celebrate the final weekends of summer! For more information, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com.

This week at Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe

New Rogers Park entertainment venue, Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago; 773-381-4554) showcases a variety of musical, comedy and family entertainment.

Listen to The Stephanie Rogers Band with The Nicholas Barron Band this Friday, August 6 at 8 p.m. Stephanie Rogers is truly one of Chicago's most individual performers. Requested for her uniquely soulful singing style, Stephanie has been working with large orchestras and club bands for years. Influenced by rock, pop and folk as well as Motown and R&B, Stephanie utilizes emotional depth and vocal range to hone her style. Tickets are $15-20 at www.maynestage.com or 773-381-4554.

JUST ADDED: "Lakeshore Presents Stone Cold Comedy at Mayne Stage" a local comedy showcase event Saturday, August 7 at 8 p.m. The bill features some of the strongest alternative comedy talent in Chicago including Drew Michael, Mike Stanley, Beth Stelling, and Junior Stopka. Stelling and Stopka tied for 2010 Chicago Reader Best Stand-Up Comedian. Tickets are just $5 at www.maynestage.com or 773-381-4554.

Adjacent to Mayne Stage, the New American restaurant Act One Cafe (1330 W. Morse Ave., Chicago; 773-381-4550), has new weekly specials:

Tuesday: Drink up with $4 draft craft beers
Wednesday: Cheers to half-priced bottles of wine
Thursday: Sip on Mayne-Hattens and Elder Statesman for $5
Sunday: Enjoy a Bloody Mary or Mimosa for $5

Act One Cafe is the perfect place for a pre- or post-show dinner or cocktail. Plus, Act One Cafe offers a brunch buffet every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation visit www.actonecafe.com or call 773-381-4550.