Dining events: Morton's offers a menu worthy of an Oscar

Morton's Oscars party

Watch the Oscars live at Morton's Sunday, Feb. 26, with a prix fixe menu paired with award-winning wines and best supporting spirits. Hors d'oeuvres begin at 6:30 p.m. with ahi tuna crisps. The meal includes lobster bisque, prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella atop a watercress salad and an entree choice of six-ounce filet Oscar or chicken Oscar served with mashed potatoes and sauteed button mushrooms, plus a dessert. $100 per person includes tax and gratuity. Morton's The Steakhouse, 9525 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. (847) 678-5155 or mortons.com.

Francesca's Restaurants' happy hour

Get happy at Francesca's Restaurants during happy hour from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The bar menu includes the mussels pomodoro, steamed in a spicy tomato sauce for $6; a create-your-own pizza for $6; carpaccio alla Francesca with thinly sliced raw sirloin for $8; and the polpette in umido, house-made meatballs braised in a tomato sauce and herbs served with arugula salad and Parmesan for $5. Francesca's Restaurants has locations throughout the suburbs. Miafrancesca.com.

BenjYehuda open in Schaumburg

BenjYehuda, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, recently opened in Schaumburg, offering traditional favorites such as falafel, shawarma, hummus, baba ganoush and more. Now through the end of the month, get a free lentil soup or side of fries with the purchase of any pita or box. BenjYehuda, 1022 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. (630) 237-4444 or benjyehuda.com.