D. Bob’s American Bistro, 827 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, is offering “The Original Picnic,” a gourmet picnic to accompany festivals, concerts and other summer activities. The picnic consists of a vegetable spring roll appetizer, choice of a roasted chicken or grilled portabella wrap sandwich, potato salad, an individual summer fruit tart, and a chocolate chip cookie. The cost is $12.50 a person, with a two-person minimum. Each picnic comes in a picnic box with utensils. At least 12 hours’ notice is required. Call 847-692-2829.
Milk Pail Restaurant and Entertainment Complex, 14 N. 630 Illinois Highway 25, East Dundee, will hold a mystery dinner show, “Swashbuckler,” at 7 p.m. July 8. The cost is $60 and includes a four-course dinner. For reservations, call 847-742-5040, ext. 11.
Duke O’Brien’s, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake, is offering a special “All-American” menu July 5 to 30. Each week, a different region of the nation will be represented. The first week, the region will be the South, and the menu will feature blue cornmeal fried catfish, jambalaya and pecan pie. Entrees range from $9 to $17. Most specials will be offered Fridays and Saturdays. Call 815-356-9980.
La Tasca Tapas, 25 W. Davis St., Arlington Heights, will feature traditional Spanish entertainment during July. Carlos Ortega and his Latin combo will perform at 7 p.m., July 6. Flamenco music, dance and song with Teresa y Los Preferidos will be presented July 18. Dinner reservations are recommended. Call 847-398-2400.
Summer Restaurant Tour, “Cooking with the Best Chefs,” will be held July 16. The tour, $49 per person, includes round-trip, first-class coach transportation, food and gratuities at four Chicago restaurants: appetizers in Ann Sather’s Swedish Diner on West Belmont Avenue; a tasting of pad phai in Hi Ricky on West Randolph Street; Santa Fe stuffed chicken and Cuban black beans in Jalapeno’s on South Hyde Park Avenue; and desserts in Psistaria Greek Restaurant on West Touhy Avenue. Cash bars will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Seating is limited. Coaches will depart at 2 p.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. at Gwen’s Hallmark Shop, 350 S. Main St., Lombard, and Plass Appliances, 1000 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. To register, call 630-953-7400.
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