Night life events: Grotto offers 'Chicago Code' drinks, viewings

Break the code, and the ice, at Grotto while watching the premiere of the new police drama, “The Chicago Code,” which is filmed in Chicago. Specialty drinks include the Chicago Code Martini, which has vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and a splash of Sprite for $12. Perhaps you'd prefer the Code Red made with 302 Absolut vodka and Red Bull for $10. 8 p.m. on Mondays beginning Feb. 7 at the Grotto Italian Steakhouse, 3011 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook. (630) 571-5700 or grottooakbrook.com.

Vino for V-Day

Know your whites and reds for the big day by sipping both at a wine tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar. Wines on hand include the Gaga Rose, California; Katherine's Chardonnay, California; Eroica Riesling, Washington; The Holy Trinity, South Australia; Killer Red, Washington; and Flowers Pinot Noir, California. The cost is $30 per guest. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at D.O.C. Wine Bar, The Shops on Butterfield, 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard. (630) 627-6666 or docwinebarchicago.com.

Fire and ice

Cool yourself off at Fire Bar and Grill on Saturdays with drink specials. Offerings include $5 Absolut mixers, $5 Effen cherry bombs and $3 Coronas. Or host a wristband party for up to 200 people. Saturdays at Fire Bar and Grill, 435 Angela Lane, Crystal Lake. (815) 549-3473 or firebarandgrill.com.