Dining events: Take time out for Sunday brunch at Pinstripes

Pinstripes' Sunday brunch

Do Sunday brunch at Pinstripes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. The spread includes carved prime rib, smoked salmon, shrimp, flatbreads, omelette bar, made-to-order waffles with toppings, chocolate fountain, kid's corner and more. $23 adults, $12 kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. Pinstripes has suburban locations in Oak Brook, South Barrington and Northbrook. Pinstripes.com.

Shaw's lobster fest

Throughout the month of July, Shaw's Crab House celebrates its annual lobster festival with lobster-centric menu additions. Some options include Shaw's signature chopped seafood salad with louis dressing and vinaigrette, lobster, king crab, shrimp, snow crab, hearts of palm, avocado, egg, cucumber, olives, tomatoes and scallions for $24; the lobster tacos with crispy won ton, avocado and Asian vegetable salad for $18; and much more. Shaw's Crab House is at 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. (847) 517-2722 or shawscrabhouse.com.

White Chocolate Restaurant and Bar's date night

Do date night with a three-course dinner for two at White Chocolate Restaurant and Bar. Each person can choose either a Caesar salad or a wedge salad. Then each person can pick an entree from choices like coconut mushroom strip steak; back bay sea scallops; citrus soy-glazed salmon; balsamic rib-eye; barbecue baby back ribs; or the dancing crabcakes. Then share a dessert: silky chocolate souffle cake or white chocolate brownie. $33 per person. For $24, add a bottle of Liberty School chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Available through September. White Chocolate Restaurant and Bar is at 930 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. (847) 413-8000 or whitechocolate.us.