Dining events: Bringing burgers to Vernon Hills

Tom and Eddie's hits Vernon Hills

Tom and Eddie's, a family-friendly gourmet burger joint, recently opened in Vernon Hills. The eatery features nine signature burgers including three lean and green burgers: the islander (ahi tuna), yin and yang (edamame), and the town and country (turkey). Or, create your own from a menu of 42 different patties, rolls, cheeses, sauces and other toppings. Tom and Eddie's in the Vernon Hills Town Center, 1260 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. (847) 478-1019 or tomandeddies.com.

3 Vines meets N'awleans

The Big Easy invades 3 Vines Cafe with a new oyster and crawfish barbecue on Tuesdays on the patio. Visit the bayou north, where you'll enjoy freshly prepared items that may be paired with wines and lots of southern hospitality. Weather permitting. 3 Vines Cafe, 1025 W. Main St., Sleepy Hollow. (847) 844-0567 or 3vinescafe.com.

Mon Ami Gabi's wine dinner

It's all fine — fine art, fine wine, fine food — when Mon Ami Gabi partners with the Art Institute of Chicago for a French Masters Wine dinner 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Learn about The Age of Revolution while enjoying a five-course meal with paired wines. The courses include grape and almond gazpacho, seared North Atlantic skate wing and a grilled lamb T-bone. $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Mon Ami Gabi, 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. (630) 472-1900 or monamigabi.com/oakbrook.