Comfort food with a gourmet twist

Comfort with a twist Get gourmet versions of all your favorite comfort foods in a four-course, $49 prix fixe meal at Capital Grille now through Feb. 28. Entree choices are braised wagyu short ribs, lobster and shrimp pot pie, or tournedos of beef Wellington. Wrap up the meal with either cookies and ice cream or carrot cake with ice cream.The Capital Grille Lombard is at 87 Yorktown Center. Call (630) 627-9800. The Capital Grille Rosemont is at 5340 North River Road. Call (847) 671-8125. Or visit thecapitalgrille.com.Brunch for all There's something for everybody at the Sunday buffet at Pinstripes in South Barrington. Enjoy a complimentary mimosa while planning out your attack route. Hit the omelet or meat carving stations, grab some salad, snag some Belgian waffles or hit up the pizzas and flatbreads. Dessert includes a chocolate fountain and cheesecakes. The buffet runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Adults are $18, kids 6 to 12 are $8 and children 5 and under eat free. Pinstripes Bowling Bocce and Bistro, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Call (847) 844-9300 or visit pinstripes.com.Fish Fry Friday Lent offers the perfect excuse to come to Duke's for fish fry Friday. Duke's offers fried white fish, lentil soup and other specials throughout Lent for $13. Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is at 110 N. Main St. in Crystal Lake. Call (815) 356-9980 or visit thedukeabides.com.