Dining events: A sandwich at Einstein's can help feed a child in need

Einstein Bros.' free egg sandwich

Snag a free fresh-cracked egg sandwich at Einstein Bros. Bagels on Tuesday, Aug. 16. For each sandwich given, Einstein's will donate a meal to a child in need. Einstein's new egg sandwiches include the Farmhouse, with apple wood bacon, smoked ham, country pepper shmear and cheddar cheese on a cheesy hash brown gourmet bagel; the chorizo sunrise; or the French toast egg. Einstein Bros. Bagels has locations throughout the suburbs. einsteinbros.com/.

Ruth's Chris' Grey Goose dinner

Ruth's Chris hosts a Grey Goose cocktail dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Dinner includes smoked duck breast salad, dry chili-rubbed salmon, stuffed chicken breast, filet mignon and mini chocolate almond cake. Vodka pairings include: Grey Goose La Poire with Cardamom syrup, lime juice and a pear slice and Grey Goose Le Melon mixed with ginger beer and a spritz of lime and more. $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Ruth's Chris Steak House is at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. (847) 551-3730 or ruthschris.com/.

CityGate Grille's patio menu

CityGate Grille offers a fresh menu for its alfresco dining experience. The patio menu includes a Camembert flatbread, made with sweet onion jam, Camembert cheese, cashews, tart cherries and arugula for $12; grilled salmon sliders with honey barbecue and coleslaw on a pretzel bun for $12; and crispy Buffalo wings, boneless chicken breasts with sweet chili Buffalo sauce, bleu cheese and celery, for $10. CityGate Grille is at 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville. (630) 718-1010 or citygategrille.com/.