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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Celebrate the Holidays at Winnetka's Restaurant Michael

This Thanksgiving, leave the turkey to Michael Lachowicz, the talented chef/owner of Restaurant Michael. Enjoy a Family Style Traditional Dinner at Restaurant Michael with Roast Organic Turkey, Roast Tenderloin and all of the Thanksgiving fixings 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, November 26. This family style meal is $45 per person, children 10 and under are half-price.

For those wanting to stay at home, Restaurant Michael also features “Thanskgiving To Go,” a hot and ready to serve carry-out version of the same menu for $49 per person. To go orders must be picked up between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Both Turkey Day menus feature two main entrees, six side dishes, two desserts, soup, salad and bread. Restaurant Michael is open regular hours for the entire holiday weekend.

Christmas Eve, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
Restaurant Michael features a Christmas Eve four-course prix fixe dinner with a choice of four dishes for each course for $52 per person. Children 10 and under are half-price with half portions of the dinner which runs 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 24.

Just like Thanksgiving, Restaurant Michael features the “Christmas To Go” menu available for pick up on Christmas Eve between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The carry-out four-course dinner is $49 per person.

Restaurant Michael is closed on Christmas Day, but open regular business hours for the remainder of the Christmas week. Restaurant Michael is also open regular business hours during the weeks of both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year with Restaurant Michael, featuring a four-course prix five menu. Early seatings are $79 per person and feature a glass of Tattinger Champagne with dessert 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Reservations are taken every 30 minutes all night. Later seatings feature a five-course menu as well as Tattinger Champagne with dessert for $89 per person, plus party favors for the midnight celebration.

Live music featuring a two-piece band plays 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. all night. Restaurant Michael is closed New Year’s Day, but will have regular hours the remainder of the weekend.

For more information or to make a reservation, call (847) 441-3100 or visit http://www.restaurantmichael.com/.

Celebrate Thanksgiving and Plan Your Holiday Party at Karma

Bring friends and family to Karma for a Thanksgiving feast, offered from noon until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Enjoy a buffet, featuring House Salad, Gingered Butternut Squash Soup, Roast Turkey Breast, Red Skin Potato Mashed or Sweet Potato Mashed, Grilled Asparagus, Green Bean Casserole, Turkey Gravy, Handmade Cranberry Relish, and Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie. The dinner is available for $23.95 for adults, $11.95 for children ages 4-12 and complimentary for children three and under.

Holiday Events
The holidays are approaching, and it’s time to schedule the company holiday party and other family events. Karma’s chic, tranquil setting is the perfect place for unique gatherings, so contact Deborah Gramm to coordinate an event at (847) 970-6904.

For more information on Karma, please visit http://www.karmachicago.com/. Become a Fan on Facebook and Follow Karma on Twitter.

Three Courses for $20 at Glen Prairie All Month Long

Throughout the entire month of November, enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu for just $20 at Glen Prairie, available daily after 5 p.m. The three-course meal honors November’s distinction as National Roasting Month and National Pomegranate Month.

Begin with an appetizer, Farmers Salad, baby greens, green onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, shaved winter vegetables and Champagne-cider vinaigrette. For the entrée, choose either Grilled Pork Tenderloin, caramelized fig and port sauce, Minnesota wild rice and baby carrots, or for National Roasting Month, Maple Roasted Half Chicken, whipped sweet potatoes and green beans. Indulge in Champagne Pomegranate Sorbet for dessert to celebrate National Pomegranate Month.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at Glen Prairie, which offers a $25 three course prix fixe menu for the holiday. For the first course, choose between either Butternut Squash and Michigan Apple Bisque, or Shaved Fennel and Baby Greens Salad, Stickney Hill Farms goat cheese, Champagne-cider vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts. The entrée features Grilled Free Range Turkey Tenderloin, topped with roasted dark meat served with cornbread stuffing, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry-orange relish. Indulge in Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel sauce for dessert.

Private Events
Host a holiday party or private event in the warm ambience of Glen Prairie’s private event space, with seating for up to 40, for an intimate gathering. Glen Prairie’s private dining event menu highlights locally sourced, seasonal fare, served banquet style for event. Contact restaurant manager Mark Imburgia to set up an event at (630) 613-1250.

For more information on Glen Prairie, visit http://www.glenprairie.com/. Become a Fan of Glen Prairie on Facebook and Follow Glen Prairie on Twitter.