Dining out: Peeps milkshake brightens spring at Rosemont's Kings
Peeps milkshake
Available in time for Easter weekend, Kings Dining and Entertainment will be whipping up a “Big Peepin” Milkshake - a strawberry milkshake topped with whipped cream, marshmallow Peeps and rainbow sprinkles - for $8.99 Thursday, March 29, through Monday, April 2. Kings Dining and Entertainment is at 5505 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 233-0099, kings-de.com/rosemont.
PDQ now open
PDQ - short for “People Dedicated to Quality” - recently opened its newest location in Schaumburg, the franchise's second store in Illinois. The fast-casual restaurant serves chef-inspired bowls, seasonal sandwiches and sides, plus hand-breaded and grilled chicken tenders, tossed salads, sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes. New menu items include the Pimento Crunch and Grilled Hawaiian chicken sandwiches, the Thai Peanut and Queso Crunch bowls and Yia Yia's Greek Salad. PDQ is open for lunch and dinner daily for dine-in or takeout, and it offers a drive-through and catering. PDQ is at 1320 Meacham Road, Schaumburg, (847) 947-3148 or eatpdq.com/locations/schaumburg.
Think spring
In the mood for a taste of spring? Join Reel Club executive chef James Woodfork for a spring cooking class at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, when he will demonstrate how to make a variety of spring-inspired dishes. Wine and spirits director Brad Wermager will discuss wine pairings to complement the items. The class costs $75, plus tax and gratuity. To reserve a spot, call Sonia at (630) 368-9400. Reel Club is at 272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 368-9400, reel-club.com/.
Easter Kinderfest
Kids can kick off Easter festivities a week early during Hofbräuhaus' Easter Kinderfest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25. Activities include egg coloring, a juggler, face painting, magic acts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Kids meals are $5 during the event. Adults can enjoy German food and beer while the kids have fun. Hofbrauhaus Chicago is at 5500 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 671-2739, hofbrauhauschicago.com/blog/spring-fun/.
MJ's March Madness specials
To celebrate March Madness, now through April 2, wear your favorite college jersey to Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook and receive free garlic bread (a $9 value) for the table. Up for a challenge? The limited-edition Bracket Buster burger - topped with bacon, kettle chips, kosher pickles, two cheeses and homemade barbecue sauce - is on the menu through April 2. It's $18. Catch the games during happy hour (3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday) to take advantage of specials such as $5 draft beer and wine, $6 cocktails and house sangria, and menu items including two little Mike sliders for $5, French onion fondue for $5 and two mini steak sandwiches for $7. Michael Jordan's Restaurant is at 1225 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, (630) 828-2932, michaeljordansrestaurant.com/.