Night life events: Summer sippers at Wickets
Sip a bit of summer at Wickets
Get a taste of summer with Wickets Bar and Grill's March martini. The blueberry creation is made with Smirnoff blueberry vodka, Chambord, blue curacao and a splash of sour mix. The blueberry martini costs $6 on Fridays and Saturdays or $9 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Wickets Bar and Grill is at the Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. (847) 619-1400 or wicketsbarandgrill.com.
Get hoppy at Hofbrauhaus
This spring, enjoy discounted appetizers during Hofbrauhaus Chicago's “Hoppy hour” from 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Try German-style potato chips, curry bites, mini barbecue beef sliders, HB bier pretzel fondue or an onion brat — all priced for less than $5. Hofbrauhaus Chicago in MB Financial Park is at 5500 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 671-BREW or hofbrauhauschicago.com.
Wheaton welcomes Emmett's Ale House
Emmett's Ale House will open soon in downtown Wheaton in the space formerly occupied by The Bank restaurant. Wheaton will be the fourth suburban location for Emmett's, which started in West Dundee and features handcrafted beers, sandwiches, burgers and larger entrees. Other outposts are in Palatine and Downers Grove. Emmett's Ale House is at 121 W. Front St., Wheaton. Emmettsalehouse.com.