Dining events: Give dad the gift of grilling classes
Real Urban Barbecue's grilling classes
Get dad a Father's Day present that benefits everyone: Real Urban Barbecue's summer grilling classes. The Kicking Ash Summer Grilling series offers a variety of two-hour classes - beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, with BBQ 101. Participants get a grill, knife, cutting board and seasonings for a variety of dishes featuring beef, poultry, seafood, seasonal vegetables and more. Grillers take home a care package. Or try June 27's all about poultry class. $65 per person, per class. Real Urban Barbecue is at 610 Central Ave., Highland Park. (224) 770-4227 or RealUrbanBBQ.com.
Meson Sabika's Father's Day
Give dad a taste of Spain for Father's Day with Meson Sabika's celebration. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, order from a special menu that includes cold and hot tapas, a prime rib carving station and a grilling station. $43.95 adults; $18.95 kids 7-12; free for kids 6 and younger. Meson Sabika is at 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. (630) 983-3000 or mesonsabika.com.
Devon's new dessert
Strawberry shortcake tops the menu at Devon Seafood + Steak once again. For $7.50, this dessert begins with a lemon pound cake on bottom. Top it off with strawberries, whipped cream and roasted strawberry ice cream on top. Devon Seafood + Steak is at 17W400 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace. (630) 516-0180 or devonseafood.com.