Night life events: Benihana drinks stretch out Valentine's Day
Month of love
Share the love beyond Valentine's Day with romantic drinks throughout the month at Benihana. Try the classic mojito with a twist made with Bacardi Torched Cherry Rum, PAMA pomegranate liqueur, POM pomegranate juice, grenadine, lime wedges and mint leaves for $8.75. Or share the punch bowl for two, made with Absolut Mano, Stoli Razberi, strawberry liqueur, Peach Schnapps, triple sec, Island Oasis Raspberry Puree, Tropicana lemonade and cranberry juice for $26.
Benihana has locations in Wheeling, Schaumburg and Lombard. Visit benihana.com.
I'm with the band
Make some music with Countryside Saloon's Bandaroke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Like karaoke, you hop onstage — but with Bandaroke you join a live four-person band. Sing, or play guitar, drums, bass, harmonica, cello, keyboard or jaw harp. Drink specials include $5 YES Vodka cosmos or ROXX-flavored martinis and $3.75 aluminum Miller Lite bottles.
Countryside Saloon is at 2501 E. Ballard Road, Des Plaines. (847) 827-5577 or countrysidesaloon.com.
Mardi RA
Live it up on Fat Tuesday with a Mardi RA party at RA Sushi. Get a nip of New Orleans with some Southern drinks such as the Southern Julep, made with Southern Comfort, Makers Mark, simple syrup and mint for $8; or try the HurRAcane, featuring Southern Comfort, fresh fruit juices, lemon-lime soda, simple syrup and grenadine for $8.
RA Sushi is located at 310 Yorktown Center, Lombard, (630) 627-6800, and 2601 Aviator Lane, Glenview, (847) 510-1100. See rasushi.com.