Night life: McHenry's new Moose
Moose sighting
There's a new moose in town in McHenry. The Twisted Moose SportsGrill recently opened with daily specials including $5 domestic pitchers, $3 rail drinks and 50-cent wings on Mondays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, try $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic wines by the glass. Friday specials include $5 Long Island iced teas, $12 domestic buckets and $3 premium bottles. Saturday specials are $4 specialty shots, $3.50 Captain mixers and $3 premium pints. Twisted Moose SportsGrill in Northgate Center, 2616 Schaid, McHenry. (815) 385-1488 or twistedmoose.net.
Bears at BlackFinn
Catch the Bears vs. the Broncos at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at BlackFinn while you enjoy $2 domestic drafts, $3 house wines and import drafts, $4 calls and $5 select martinis all day long. Ask about reserving the area for a Bears game gathering and receive complimentary appetizers and other perks. BlackFinn American Saloon, 16 W. Jefferson St., Naperville. (630) 717-0400 or blackfinnchicago.com.
Emmett's GNO
Calling all ladies! Pamper yourself, do some holiday shopping and enjoy girls night out offerings at Emmett's Monday, Dec. 12. Sip on $5 house brew pints of Victory Pale Ale and McCarthy Red or choose from martini and wine specials. Order some appetizers, get a manicure or peruse vendors such as jewelry makers and massage therapists. Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine. (847) 359-1533 or emmettstavern.com.