Dining events: MB Urban Roadhouse opens in Naperville

New Naperville roadhouse

Italian and Jewish influences meld into one tasty menu at the newly opened MB Urban Roadhouse in Naperville. Specialties include Bubala pizza (available Thursday through Saturday) made with rye crust, Thousand Island dressing, swiss and mozzarella cheeses and pastrami. Or, bite into a half-pound burger made with a blend of brisket and ground chuck, served with fries and coleslaw for $10.49. Mb urban roadhouse is at 1170 E. Iroquois Ave., Naperville. (630) 357-8807 or mangiabubala.com.

Pass the pasta

In honor of national pasta day, on Friday, Oct. 17, five pasta dishes will be just $4 at Francesca's Restaurants. Try spaghetti con asparagi; rigatoni alla siciliana; rigatoni alle verdure with wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, escarole, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts in an herb broth; conchiglie alla bavosa; or ravioli ai spinaci. Francesca's Restaurants has locations throughout the suburbs. Miafrancesca.com.

Karma shares

Karma and Karma Pub — two different establishments at the same location — now allow diners to order from each other's menus. Karma Pub offers a casual, American setting while enjoying the Asian influences on Karma's menu, or families can dine in Karma's beautiful Zen setting while still ordering kid favorites like burgers and fries. Karma entree faves include Korean barbecue glaze rib-eye ($27) and crispy tuna served with greens, wasabi vinaigrette and sesame-soy ($26). Karma is at 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. Karmachicago.com and thekarmapub.com.