On tap at Emmett's

Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Company and Ale House, with locations in Downers Grove, Palatine and West Dundee, is featuring a variety of specialty beers at its venues throughout November.

Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Company is at 128 W. Main St., West Dundee (847) 428-450; Emmett's Ale House is at 5200 Main St., in Downers Grove (630) 434-8500 and at 1110 N. Brockway St., in Palatine (847) 359-1533. visit emmettsalehouse.com.

Take that pie to go!

For the holidays, Shaw's Crab House in Schaumburg is offering its own specialty pies for carry-out or overnight delivery. Try key lime pie with an almond and graham cracker crust or classic apple pie with a streusel crumble topping. For those wanting to send a pie overnight, the cost is $45 plus tax and shipping fees.

Shaw's Crab House is at 1900 E. Higgins Road in Schaumburg. Call (847) 517-2722, or visit shawscrabhouse.com.

New seasonal menus

Il Poggiolo of Hinsdale is offering specialty seasonal menus through the winter season. Patrons can choose fresh Italian fare from executive chef Jim Kilberg including butternut squash cappellaci and a "pizza of the day" with five house specials that include salad, soup, pasta, a meat dish and dessert. For youngsters, there's an updated kids' menu that includes a complimentary dessert.

Il Poggiolo is at 8 East First St., in Hinsdale. Call (630) 734-9400, or visit ilpoggiolohinsdale.com.