Dining events: Niche intros new small plates
Small plates at Niche
Niche introduces a sophisticated twist to the standard appetizers. Items on the new small plates menu start at $6 and include truffle butter popcorn, sliders, Delaware oysters, meats and cheeses and more. Try deviled eggs made with shrimp, maple bacon, cherry tomato and basil or grab a grilled cheese with Wisconsin-made Bellavitano Parmesan, grape jam, fresh grapes and cornichons.
Niche Restaurant is at 14 S. Third St., Geneva. (630) 262-1000 or nichegeneva.com.
IKEA's holiday buffet
Join in the Swedish holiday tradition with a Julbord buffet Friday, Dec. 9. Enjoy endless Swedish treats for $9.99 per adult or $2.49 for kids 12 and younger. The spread includes Swedish holiday ham, smoked salmon, Swedish style meatballs with lingonberries, assorted herring, Swedish salads including potato and cucumber, Swedish rice pudding with almonds and more.
IKEA is located at 1800 E. McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, (847) 969-9700, and 750 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, (630) 972-7900. Visit ikea.com/us.
Mago's tequila dinner
Partner Mago's authentic Mexican dishes with Cabo Wabo tequila at a dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. The meal includes botanas empanadas de Pavo, taquitos de pato, plato principal and postre volteadito de pina. Tequila drinks include the Cabo margarita, El Diablo, Noche buena and the Cafe de Olla. It costs $45 (tax and tip not included).
Mago Grill and Cantina is in the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre building, 115 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. (847) 253-2222 or magodining.com.