Bikers get break at Glenview's Gusto Italiano

Posted August 25, 2008 11:00 pm

By Jeff Pizek Daily Herald Columnist

Bikes save bucks

Traveling by bicycle won't just save you money on gas. Anyone who rides their bike to Gusto Italiano before the end of the month gets 15 percent off their lunch or dinner bill. If you like, consider it a healthy and "green" option, too.

Through Aug. 31 at Gusto Italiano Ristorante, 1740 Waukegan Road, Glenview. (847) 729-5444 or gustorestaurant.com.

Humane help

To benefit the homeless pets at the Naperville Area Humane Society, Rock Bottom sells "Doggie Dollars" and "Kitty Cash" through the end of the month. Write personal messages on these bills and contribute to the restaurant's display of charity.

Through Aug. 31 at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 28256 Diehl Road, Warrenville. (630) 836-1380 or rockbottom.com.

Watch him work

Get a full view of La Madia's work area and wood-burning oven as chef/owner Jonathan Fox prepares wild salmon, summer chanterelle mushroom ravioli and more. Reservations are required for the "Chef's Table" event, which includes wine pairings and costs $35.

7 p.m. Sept. 3 at La Madia, 59 W. Grand Ave., Chicago. (312) 329-0400 or dinelamadia.com.

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