June is National Steak House Month, and Michael Jordan's Steak House, 505 N. Michigan Ave., has plans to celebrate. Throughout the entire month, the restaurant will be offering a three-course menu of old school steakhouse favorites for $49, featuring shrimp de jonghe, steak Diane and Black Forest cake. Call 312-321-8823.
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.
HUB 51, 51 W. Hubbard St., will offer a buffet for Father's Day. Staples such as shortribs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, seasonal fruit and rhick-cut bacon will join sweets like mini-brownies and butterscotch spoons. Cost is $30 per person ( excluding tax and gratuity ), $15 for kids 12 and under, and free for those up to 3 years old; call 312-828-0051 or visit hub51chicago.com .
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.
Chicago Cut Steakhouse, 300 N. LaSalle St., will mark Father's Day with its burger, sushi-grade yellowfin tuna and, of course, steaks ( cuts including filet mignon, New York strip, Porterhouse and more ). More healthful brunch options include an organic egg-white omelet with spinach, artichoke, buffalo mozzarella and Mediterranean herbs. Call 312-329-1800.
On Wed., June 18, Tanta, 118 W. Grand Ave., will host a Peruvian Street Food feast reception on its rooftop and second-floor Pisco Lounge at 5:30-8 p.m. Chef de Cuisine Jesus Delgado and the Tanta chef team will be preparing cebiches, anticuchos, empanadas, sanguches and causitas throughout the night. The cost is $125 each, including tax and gratuity. Contact Lucy Kendall at event@tantachicago.com .
Mercadito Hospitality has opened Mercadito Taqueria on the second-floor mezzanine level at 227 W. Monroe St. ( Mercadito Taqueria joins the gourmet cafe Rustle+Roux in The Franklin. ) A press release says that the taqueria "artistically blends the best of south-of-the-border taquerias and cantinas with local and seasonal ingredients." Offerings include tacos, guacamole, ceviche and various sides ( such as fried plantains and black beans ). See the full menu at http://www.tishmanspeyer.com/mktg/rustleandroux/RR_Menu_specials.pdf.
River Roast, a new restaurant concept from James Beard award-winning chef Tony Mantuano, will take over the former Fulton's on the River space at 315 N. LaSalle St. Its name refers to the restaurant's location and the dramatic whole roasts carved at the table. Executive Chef John Hogan brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to River Roast, which will open this summer. Visit www.riverroastchicago.com .
Square Roots returns to Lincoln Square ( Lincoln Avenue, between Montrose and Wilson avenues ) July 11-13 with more than 50 acts on four stages, and 30 regional craft brews paired with Lincoln Square's finest restaurants and artisans. With Old Town School of Folk Music and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce presenting, the festival will feature music, dance parties, participatory jams and plenty of family-related activities. See www.SquareRoots.org .
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.
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