Two-for-one pasta at Maggiano's in Sept.

At Maggiano's one pasta magically equals two during a promotion going on in September. Order one classic pasta dish such as Mom's lasagna, and they'll package up a second choice like the four cheese ravioli for the next night. The two meals total $12.95. Offer available for dine-in daily.

Maggiano's has locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, Schaumburg and Skokie. Visit maggianos.com.

Celebrate the weekendIt's an all-you-can eat celebration at Birch River Grill each weekend. Specials include Corona-battered cod fillets, sweet potato fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw for $10 on Fridays. Saturday's special includes baby back ribs, jalape#241;o cornbread, sweet potato fries and coleslaw for $16. On Sundays, enjoy broasted chicken, coleslaw and sweet potato fries for $12. Birch River Grill is at 75 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. Call (847) 427-4242 or visit www.birchrivergrill.com.Good Karma Karma restaurant's new prix fixe menu really is like a reward. For $20, start with miso soup, tofu and roasted nori or a Karma house salad with carrot ginger dressing. Entree choices include jumbo Thai vegetarian spring roll, Thai chili beef or honey tamari chicken. Dessert includes a trio of sorbet or ice cream. Karma is at 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. Call Karma at (847) 970-6900 or visit www.karmachicago.com.