Arrowhead Restaurant giving grilling tips

Fire grill drill

Time is running out for summer grilling season. If you still haven't gotten your grilling act together, get some advice in the final "Outside on a Grill" cooking class at Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar. This week's topic is "Burgers, Burgers, Burgers," so find out tips on cooking a turkey burger, a "stuff burger" and a "wild burger."

Info: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar, Butterfield Road west of Naperville Road in Wheaton. Free, but reservations required. (630) 510-5070 or wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Brews for you

Wines aren't the only alcoholic beverages that can be strategically paired with food. Emmett's Ale House hosts a Brewmaster Dinner, which pairs beers with a four-course meal (plus an intermezzo).

Info: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 128 W. Main St., West Dundee. The cost is $59.95 per person (gratuity included). Space is limited, so advance registration and payment is required. (847) 428-4500 or emmettstavern.com.

Locally Lynfred

Shaw's Crab House teams up with Lynfred Winery (Illinois' oldest and largest winery) for a special five-course wine dinner prepared by chef de cuisine Juvenal Reyes and sommelier Steve Tindle. Also on hand for the meal on the outdoor patio is Lynfred winemaker Andres Basso, who is set to lead a discussion.

Info: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Shaw's Crab House, 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. The cost is $89.95 per person, all-inclusive. Reservations are required. Call (847) 517-2722 or see shawscrabhouse.com.