Dining events: Rosemont opens Fresco 21
Fresco 21 now open
Get fresh Mediterranean yumminess at Fresco 21, now open in Rosemont. Dinner entrees include cherry wood-smoked duck breast with cave-aged gorgonzola, pomegranate molasses and flat bread; and seared fresh diver scallops with vine-ripened tomato, Greek olives, garlic, oregano, olive oil and whipped potatoes. Fresco 21 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Fresco 21, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 447-4275 or fresco21.com.
Fighting hunger
A donation to end childhood hunger earns diners money off a meal at Macaroni Grill. Donate $2 to No Kid Hungry and get $5 off your next visit. Share a photo from the Mac Grill Give Facebook gallery and the company donates $1. Tag a tweet or Instagram photo of your dining experience and the company will kick in another dollar to the cause. Macaroni Grill has locations in Wheaton, Hoffman Estates and Chicago. Visit macaronigrill.com.
Oyster season at Trademark
Launch oyster season at Trademark Tavern with chef Geoff Silverwood's mini oyster sandwiches — that's potato chip-crusted fried Maryland oysters topped with pickled cucumber and spicy tartar sauce on a brioche bun. Three of these deep-sea sliders cost $10. Trademark Tavern is at 777 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard. (630) 472-0777 or trademarktavern.com.