Phyllis Benson

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...

Babaluci, 1001 Golf Rd., Hoffman Estates, is bringing a little taste of Chicago's dining and blues to the suburbs for the summer. Live City Blues will be held from 8...

California Cafe, 5 Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg, will hold a St. Francis Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The cost is $85, or $75 for Cafe Club members. Reservations are...

Barrington Country Bistro in the Foundry Shopping Center, 700 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, will hold its 6th Annual Bastille Day Bash from 5 to 9:30 p.m. July 14. Live musical...

Alumni Club, 871 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, will hold a silent sports and music auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to benefit the Rainbow Foundation, a Schaumburg-based non-profit helping...

Chicago City Limits Charhouse and Sports Club, 1712 Wise Rd., Schaumburg, is holding a "Casino Night" to benefit the Community Crisis Center in Elgin. Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, volunteers...

Montana Gold Bread Co., 104 W. Northwest Highway, Mt. Prospect, is offering an Easter special on its Hot Cross Buns. All its bread products are made from Montana wheat and...

Magnum's Prime Steakhouse, 1701 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, is offering a special Easter menu at 1 p.m. April 23. The full menu and special Easter Sunday specialty dishes will also...

Yanni's Greek Restaurant, 10 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant features four to five daily specials and eight...

La Tasca, 25 W. Davis St., Arlington Heights, announces its April schedule of live entertainment. La Tasca serves Spanish cuisine with a European flavor and features tapas, smaller portions of...