Night life events: With fall come seasonal drinks
Stefani's specialties
Beginning this month, all Phil Stefani restaurants will feature new handcrafted cocktails that range from $8 to $12. Drinks include Jack the beekeeper, a mix of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey, Gentleman Jack, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, a splash of simple syrup and Float Rotari Prosecco.
Tuscany Restaurant is at 1415 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, (630) 990-1993, and 550 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 465-9988. See tuscanychicago.com.
Jerseys' crafty drinks
There are some crafty new drinks at Jerseys this fall: five new craft beers and a specialty pumpkin pie martini. New brews are: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Three Floyds Pride & Joy, Great Lakes Elliot Ness, Two Brothers' Domaine DuPage and Two Brothers' seasonal brew, Northwind. Beers are $4.75 for a 16-ounce or $5.75 for 23 ounces. Or try the martini, made from Absolut vanilla, pumpkin pie purée and graham cracker crust topped off with whipped cream, for $5.
Jerseys Pizza and Grill is located at 2360 Lakewood Blvd., Hoffman Estates. (847) 765-0085 or jerseyspizzaandgrill.com.
Tokio's winter beers
Tokio Pub recently released its beer. On tap, enjoy Kirin Ichiban, Wild Onion Belgian White, Two Brothers' Domaine DuPage and Sapporo, with prices ranging from $4 to $5. Other beers range from $3 to $10 and include Miller Lite, PBR, Capital Supper Club, Asahi, Corona, Wild Onion Hopslayer, Avery White Rascal, Ska Modus Hoperandi, Anderson Valley Boont Amber and Stella Artois.
Tokio Pub is at 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. (847) 278-5181 or tokiopub.com.