Dining events: Summer shrimp rules at Leona's

Leona's summer shrimp

Put another shrimp on the barbie at Leona's Pizzeria, where summer shrimp rules. Options include Cajun fried shrimp appetizer ($9.95); battered Cajun fried shrimp entree served with house barbecue and Boom Boom sauces ($19.95); shrimp scampi appetizer ($9.95); and roasted shrimp entree with garlic butter, tomato, onion and fresh basil ($19.95). Oh, and let's not forget fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp ($15.95).

Leona's Pizzeria is at 1504 Miner St., Des Plaines. (847) 759-0800 or leonas.com.

Cupcakes go 'Wild'

Wildfire's executive chef Tony Mendoza teaches kids the secrets to baking, frosting and decorating ice cream cone cupcakes during a class from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7. $15 per child. Reservations recommended. A portion of the proceeds will benefit DuPage PADS.

Wildfire is at 232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. (630) 586-9000 or wildfirerestaurant.com.

Virant's Vistro slated for late summer

Celebrated chef Paul Virant will be opening a new restaurant, Vistro, in Hinsdale later this summer. The rustic, bistro-style eatery will serve an array of comfort food favorites like fried chicken, wood-oven pizza and meatloaf as well as seasonal food and drinks. Virant, who has been nominated for the James Beard award, will remain involved with Vie in Western Springs and Chicago's Perennial Virant.

Vistro will open at 112 S. Washington St., Hinsdale.

- Sara Hooker