Homegrown specials at Amore Mio

Homegrown equals yumIt doesn't get much fresher than the homegrown dishes at Amore Mio. The restaurant is currently featuring zucchini blossoms, ravioli filled with homegrown fava and swiss chard in addition to eggplant and a variety of herbs, zucchini and broccoli all harvested from the owner's own one-acre garden. Anyone who mentions the restaurant's Facebook page receives a complimentary tasting of the zucchini blossoms. Amore Mio is at 1457 Palatine Road in Hoffman Estates. Call (847) 358-5506 or visit AmoreMioIL.com.Grouper, in or outShiraz on the Water has a new summer dish that's good and easily replicated at home. If you'd rather hang up the chef's hat for the night, try the almond crusted red grouper in-house.Shiraz on the Water is at 250 West Schick Road in the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale. Call (630) 671-5013 or visit www.shirazonthewater.com.Howdy pardnerHead on down to Austin's Saloon to catch several new menu items including a Mediterranean pizza topped with olive oil, feta, fresh mozzarella, chicken, spinach and fresh oregano. Or try the cheesy chicken flautas topped with guacamole and sour cream. Austin's Saloon and Eatery is at 481 Petersen Road in Libertyville. Call (847) 549-1972 or visit austinsaloon.com.