Bowling, bocce and burgers at Pinstripes
It's national hamburger month and who doesn't want to celebrate that? On Tuesdays at Pinstripes, bowl or play bocce and chow on a $2 signature sirloin burger topped with provolone cheese, iceberg lettuce, pesto tomato and cippollini mayo, typically a $9 value.
Info: Tuesdays throughout May at Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce and Bistro, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Call (847) 844-9300 or www.pinstripes.com.
Beer dinner? Wine dinners are all the rage, but Duke's is tapping a new keg of opportunity with a beer dinner featuring Great Lakes Beers from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. The meal will feature local farmers' produce, meats and cheeses throughout four courses that include a baby greens salad, tomato soup, a filet and chocolate porter creme brulee. Dinner and paired beers are $50 per person.Info: Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is at 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. Call (815) 356-9980 or visit thedukeabides.com.Secrets no moreLearn the secrets of the chef at Double G's Roadhouse cooking class Thursday, May 13. Chef Joe Gustafson will decode several delectable dishes, including panko crusted chicken with Dijon cream and wilted spinach. The class is $29.95 per person. Info: Double G's Roadhouse is at 4868 RFD Route 83, Long Grove. Call (847) 478-3663 or visit www.dgroadhouse.com.