Island eats and treats

Island eats and treatsGet a mile from reality at Antioch's Blarney Island during Parrot Head Weekend today through Sunday, Aug. 22. Take the ferry to some excellent eats including Italian beef, island chicken, the Blarney salad and mahi-mahi. Blarney Island is at 27843 W. Grass Lake Road, Antioch. Call (847) 395-4122 or www.blarneyisland.com.Good as a millionCelebrate Arlington Park's biggest race, the Arlington Million, on Saturday, Aug. 21, on the Apron level with French-inspired dishes such as made-to-order crepes and French pastries. Bistro 110 favorites will also be served in the Million Room, where race fans will find items like duck confit, roasted trout, country style terrine with Dijon mustard and French vanilla creme brulee.Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. (847) 385-7500 or www.arlingtonpark.com.New Kama specialsKama Indian Bistro is rolling out several new lunch specials Tuesday, Aug. 24. Options include the lamb burger, soya mushroom burger, seekh kebab roll, chicken tikka roll and chicken cream kebab roll. Also, try the chef's daily special of Maharajah Thali, which includes soup, chicken or lamb, two vegetables, lentils, raita, pappadam, rice, bread, salad and dessert for $9.95. Kama Indian Bistro is at 8 W. Burlington Ave., La Grange. Call (708) 352-3300 or visit www.kamabistro.com.