Beat the Cold with Dine's Winter Warmers

Temperatures are dropping, which means Winter Warmers are back at the West Loop's neighborhood eatery Dine (733 W. Madison St., Chicago; 312-602-2100). Offered all winter long, these sweet treats, made with Intelligentsia Coffee, will warm you up while the weather outside is frightful.

Sip Irish Coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey, sugar cubes, flavored whipped cream and green crème de menthe ($7); Keoke Coffee, Christian Brothers Brandy, Kahlua and dark crème de cacao ($7.25); Mint Lily, Peppermint Schnapps and Baileys Irish Cream ($7); Black Forest, Chambord, white crème de cacao, vodka and steam half n half with chocolate syrup ($7); Flavored Cappuccinos, Dine’s cappuccinos flavored with either raspberry (Chambord) or almond (Amaretto), topped with flavored heavy crème ($7.25); or Gaelic Coffee, Dewars Whisky with coffee, topped with flavored heavy crème ($6.50).

Try one of these coffee creations at your next Happy Hour. For more information or to make a reservation, call (312) 602-2100 or visit http://www.dinerestaurant.com/.

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Spooky Halloween Drink Deals in Chicago

Finish October with a Halloween costume and drink deals to celebrate this Saturday, October 31 in Chicago. First, visit Birch River Grill in Arlington Heights, which celebrates Halloween with spooky drink specials offered only on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. Specials include a Vampire’s Kiss, Grey Goose Vodka, Sapphire Gin, Patron Tequila, dry vermouth, tomato juice and a pinch of salt ($9); the Gremlin, Crown Royal and lime juice ($6); Devil’s Advocate, Bacardi Limon, Triple Sec, sour mix, cranberry juice and a splash of grenadine ($6); and Wicked Witch Cider, Captain Morgan and hot apple cider ($6).

Then, head to the West Loop for Dine's Halloween deals. Sip on $3 Domestic Beer Bottles (Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, MGD, Coors Light), $3.50 Warsteiner Bottles, $2 Hamm’s Cans, or try the special $5 dollar shots, the Pumpkin Pie Shot or the Vampire Shot.

For more information on Birch River Grill (75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights; 847-427-4242), visit http://www.birchrivergrill.com/. Follow Birch River Grill on Twitter and become a Facebook Fan.

For more information on Dine (733 W. Madison St., Chicago; 312-602-2100), visit http://www.dinerestaurant.com/. Become a Fan on Dine on Facebook.

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Weekly Drink Specials at Karma in Mundelein

Chic pan-Asian restaurant Karma (510 E. Route 83, Mundelein; 847-970-6900) offers daily drinks deals and chef demonstrations throughout the month of October.

Monday: $7 Grey Goose la Poire Cosmos and ½ price bottles of wine.
Tuesday: $3 drafts and Wine & Cheese Reception 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the lobby.
Wednesday: $5 Bacardi Rum cocktails and Chef Demonstration 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the lobby.
Thursday: $3 domestic bottles and ½ price bottles of wine.
Friday: $6 Absolut martinis and 75 cent wings in the lounge.
Saturday: $9 burger and draft beer in the lounge.
Sunday: $3 Bloody Mary and $4 Mimosa.
Every day: $1 off appetizers during Happy Hour from 5 – 6p.m. and $1 off appetizers during Reverse Happy Hour 9 – 10 p.m.

Karma is located adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Chicago North Shore at 510 East Route 83, Mundelein, Ill. 60060. For reservations, call Karma at (847) 970-6900 or visit www.karmachicago.com.