ASLF Teams Up with Gregg Helfer, Ltd.

A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) has teamed up with Gregg Helfer, Ltd., private jeweler in Chicago. The store invites you to view their 2009 Spring Collection from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Gregg Helfer, Ltd. (5 S. Wabash, Suite 1817, Chicago; 312-920-0970).

Meet NBC5 personality and ASLF founder Dr. Sandy Goldberg, and enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres at this unique event. A portion of sales during the month of May will benefit A Silver Lining Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.gregghelfer.com/ or http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Three Weekend Specials at Glen Prairie

Head to Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn; 630-613-1250) for three weekend specials, offered in addition to the environmentally-conscious restaurant's regular menu, April 3 through 5.

Try Pan Seared Pheasant, roasted beet risotto and baby carrots ($25); Grilled Atlantic Salmon, fork smashed fingerling potatoes, lemon-dill sauce and organic spinache ($22); or Roasted Alaskan Halibut, grilled southern Illinois ramps, haricot verts and fire roasted red pepper vinaigrette.

Wine pairing specials are also availabled. Make a reservation by calling (630) 613-1250 or visiting http://www.glenprairie.com/.

Birch River Grill's Weekend Three-Course Special

Looking for a weekend dining deal? Birch River Grill (75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights; 847-427-4242) offers a special three course meal for just $20 per person, in addition to the restaurant's regular menu, April 3 through April 5.

Begin with Birch River Grill's House Salad or Soup of the Day. For the main course, choose between Broasted Chicken, creamy cole slaw and hand cut sweet potato fries; Smokey BBQ Ribs, 1/2 slab baby back ribs, jalapeno corn bread, sweet potato fries and horseradish slaw; or Sundried Tomato & Gorgonzola Ravioli, tomato tarragon broth, basil pesto, teardrop tomatoes and crispy basil. Finally, indulge the sweet tooth for dessert with the Berry Sorbet.

Reservations are recommended for these weekend dining deals. Call (847) 427-4242 or visit http://www.birchrivergrill.com/.

Maxwell's at the Club in The Wall Street Journal today

Maxwell's at the Club, East Bank Club's contemporary American restaurant, is featured in today's Weekend Journal cover story of The Wall Street Journal. The story, by Katy McLaughlin and Juliet Chung, talks about the steps restaurant bars are taking to help drive business in the down economy.

Maxwell's, which re-opened after remodeling last October, has added more cocktail tables and a 52-inch plasma TV to its bar area, plus two more nights of live music (now Tuesday through Thursday). The story goes on to mention the six special martinis Maxwell's added to its bar menu, including one with lychee liquor and sake. The restaurant also occasionally sends over complimentary pizzas or shrimp cocktail to patrons in the bar area to help promote the food in the dining room.

The cover story can be ready in its entirety here.

Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.; 312-527-5800, Ext. 301) is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch on Sunday. For the holidays, the restaurant is hosting a special Passover dinner Wednesday, April 8 and Easter brunch Sunday, April 12.

To learn more, tune in to the 10 a.m. news on CBS 2 this Sunday, April 5 to see Head Chef, Rick Hall demonstrate special Maxwell's recipes.