Dining events: RA hosts sushi-eating contest

Maki madness

While the college teams duke it out on the court, patrons can compete in a sushi-eating showdown at RA Sushi at noon Sunday, March 20. Contestants will attempt to finish as many Tootsy Maki rolls as possible in three minutes. Prizes will be awarded for first through fourth place. RA Sushi is at 310 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Call (630) 627-6800 or visit rasushi.com.

National Ravioli Day

Honor National Ravioli Day Monday, March 21, at BRIO Tuscan Grille with two dishes at half price: the mushroom ravioli baked in Alfredo and topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and tomatoes for $7.50. Or try the lobster ravioli with crab insalata with a lemon vinaigrette and a Limoncello butter sauce for $9.50. BRIO Tuscan Grille is at 330 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Call (630) 424-1515 or visit bbrg.com.

Dinner plus beer

Two Brothers Brewing Co. is pairing up with Quince for a four-course beer dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. The evening starts with a crispy chicken spring roll with sweet and spicy cucumber relish paired with Two Brothers' Prairie Path Golden Ale. A pork belly pineapple lasagna is linked with Resistance India Pale Ale. Grass-fed veal mushroom ravioli and winter bean cassoulet is paired with Domaine DuPage French Country-Style Ale. And banana charred pineapple with rosewater and walnuts is tied to the Ebel's Weiss Hefeweizen. The cost is $45 per guest. Quince at The Homestead is at 1625 Hinman Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 570-8400 or visit quincerestaurant.net.