McCormick & Schmick's will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a special menu, exclusive anniversary wine, and a contest to commemorate the milestone. McCormick & Schmick's is offering the chance to win a free seven-day Alaskan cruise. Sweepstakes entries will be accepted until July 31; forms are available at all participating locations, and online at www.mccormickandschmicks.com .
Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana, 2901 N. Ashland Ave., will mark eight years in business starting June 7. The first 500 customers who come into the restaurant June 7-June 30 will receive a sealed envelope with a special gift inside that cannot be opened until a future visit. The staff at Fiorentino's will also throw in further specials throughout the month, all pertaining to the number eight. Visit FiorentinosCucina.com .
June is National Steak House Month, and wanted to let you know what Michael Jordan's Steak House, 505 N. Michigan Ave., has plans to celebrate. Throughout the entire month of June, they will be offering a three-course menu of old school steak house favorites for $49, featuring shrimp de jonghe, steak Diane and Black Forest cake. Call 312-321-8823.
Deleece restaurant, 3747 N. Southport Ave., is now serving brunch Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. All of the lunch entrees ( including new tuna or steak tacos ) are offered along with brunch entrees like chilaquiles, polenta and eggs, and buttermilk pancakes. See www.deleece.com .
Restaurateur Joe Krouse, owner of West Town's neighborhood restaurant Unite Urban Grill, has announced his next restaurant venture: The Wood Shed. Opening this fall in Evanston, the restaurant is located in the luxury apartment building Central Station, at 1720 Central St. The Wood Shed will feature a wood-fired pizza oven and smoker with a menu that highlights American fare and smoked meats.
Dryhop Brewers, 3155 N. Broadway, will mark its first anniversary ( actually June 13 ) with events June 8-13. Among said events are an anniversary brunch ( June 8 ), a DHB Beer League launch ( June 9 ) and the unveiling of the new summer food menu ( June 13 ). See www.dryhopchicago.com/first-year-anniversary-celebration-schedule-2/ .
On Saturday, June 14, South Water Kitchen will host a special five-course Father's Day Eve Beer Dinner, 5-10 p.m. Each course of the menu, crafted by Executive Chef Roger Waysok and Head Bartender/Certified Cicerone Dan Rook, is infused with local craft beer. The cost is $68/person; visit www.southwaterkitchen.com or call 312-236-9300.
Devon Seafood Grill, 39 E. Chicago Ave., is celebrating Father's Day, June 15, with a special brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be breakfast staples such as biscuits and gravy, applewood-smoked bacon, and Belgian waffles in addition to items ranging from lobster mac 'n' cheese to peppered mackerel to chocolate truffle cake. The buffet costs $45 for adults ( $16 for children ages 5-12 ), plus tax and gratuity; call 312-440-8660 or visit www.devonseafood.com .
This Father's Day, dads will be celebrated while enjoying new Head Chef Jerome Bacle's three-course seasonal meat-centric Father's Day Dinner Menu at Bistronomic, 848 N. Wabash Ave. Showcasing a variety of French techniques, the carnivore-focused menu will be available 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. Reservations are available through OpenTable.com, and are strongly recommended.
The 13th annual Taste of River North will take place July 18-20. Thousands are expected for the event ( $5 admission ), which encompasses A. Montgomery Ward Park, 630 N. Kingsbury St., and the surrounding streets. Among the restaurants that have already committed are Kinzie Chophouse, Sholado, BlackFinn Ameripub, The Melting Pot, Taco Joint and Pranzi. Go to www.tasteofrivernorth.com or call 312-633-2600.
Geja's Café will celebrate its 49th Anniversary Sunday, June 29, through Friday, July 4. Geja's will offer 49 percent off all food bills, and will host its fifth annual recipe contest and fourth annual poetry challenge during the six-day anniversary celebration. ( Poetry and recipe entrees must be submitted between Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 22. ) See www.gejascafe.com .
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