To celebrate Diwali – the five-day festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs – Bombay Spice Indian Grill (213 E. Ohio St., 312-828-0988) is offering guests a buy-one-entree-get-one free. The deal is available Thursday through Oct. 27.
Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in India and honors the victory of good over evil. The holiday, which begins this year on Thursday, is celebrated with decorations and fireworks along with sweets and savories prepared and shared at home. The restaurant’s mango lassi ($3.25) and chai tea ($2.25) are choices that could complement the sweets typically served during the holiday. Bombay Spice’s home-style bowls and wraps ($7.95) are made with traditional ingredients and spices, and guests can choose the combinations of flavors. The restaurant can accommodate vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests as well.