Celebrate National Bison Month or dine at Revolutionary prices

Last chance bison

July is National Bison Month and Ted's Montana Grill locations, which feature bison burgers and bison meatloaf on the menu, are celebrating with a summer giveaway contest. Prizes include food and a trip to Montana. Today, Friday, July 17, is the last day to register for the contest.

Visit tedsmontanagrill.com for contest registration and information on Ted's Montana Grill locations in Naperville, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook and Glenview.

Revolutionary July

America's Fourth of July and France's Bastille Day holidays may be over, but Café Pyrenees continues celebrating through the end of the month. A variety of two-course menu selections are priced at $17.76 and $17.89 (in honor of the respective countries' revolutionary years).

Café Pyrenees is at 1762 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Call (847) 362-2233 or visit cafepyrenees.com.

Dumplings and more

KOI executive chef Bing Zhou and wife and co-owner Sandy Chen lead a special Asian dumpling-making class (both steamed and fried), plus tips on making pot stickers. All participants also receive a $20 gift certificate for future visits.

11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at KOI, 624 Davis St., Evanston. The cost is $10 per person (includes class, samples and wine). Reservations required. Call (847) 866-6969 or visit koievanston.com.