Dine in your jammies at Mon Ami Gabi

="briefHead"> Nosh in your nightie

Start 2011 by getting out of bed and heading straight to Mon Ami Gabi. The French Bistro invites everyone to dine in their pajamas from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Begin with fresh squeezed OJ and a beignet. Move on to waffle bananas foster, blueberry French toast or a crepe or quiche.

Mon Ami Gabi Oak Brook is at 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Call (630) 472-1900.

="briefHead">New year, new menu

All sorts of new things are happening at Seasons 52. Prepare for the new year with a new menu on New Year's Eve. New items include the spicy tandoori chicken skewers for $8.60 or the organic arugula salad with truffle dressing for $7.25. Go all natural with the chicken cabernet for $14.95 or try the oak-grilled filet mignon for $25.50.

Seasons 52 is at 1770 East Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Call (847) 517-5252 or visit seasons52.com.

="briefHead">Which wich?

If you're heading to Chicago, you might want to try Grahamwich, the latest venture by celebrity chef and TV personality Graham Elliot. Options at the fast-casual, cash-only sandwich spot include the pastrami Reuben with rutabaga sauerkraut, toasted caraway, Gruyere fondue and Thousand Island dressing, as well as the smoked whitefish paired with shredded carrots, almonds, raisin chutney and curry aioli on Indian naan.

Grahamwich is open Monday through Saturday at 615 N. State St., Chicago. Call (312) 624-9188 or visit gramwich.