Eating out: Francesca's honors National Mushroom Day

Wild for mushrooms

Let your heart be your guide to National Mushroom Day. Francesca's Restaurants has them all: button, shiitake, oyster, wild, portobello, cremini, enoki, beech. Try the Pasta Funghetto, with porcini and wild mushrooms tossed with al dente pasta, mascarpone cheese, white truffle oil, fresh oregano and brandy-veal sauce for $10.99. Available for lunch and dinner Monday, April 16, at all Francesca's restaurants. Francesca's Restaurants has locations throughout the city and suburbs. See miafrancesca.com.

Celebrating 5 years

La Casa de Isaac celebrates its fifth anniversary with a food and drink special combo — an order of four Mama's Favorite Enchiladas plus a premium margarita for $15. Other new specials include the King David's Quesadillas with lox, cream cheese and onions; and grilled chicken or tilapia with pasta and vegetables. La Casa de Isaac is located at 431 Temple Ave., Highland Park. (847) 433-5550 or lacasadeisaac.com.

Highland Park's first restaurant week

Restaurant Week means 10 days of great specials at more than 30 eateries in Highland Park. Get a slice of pizza and a fountain drink for $4.99 at New York Slices. Buy three cupcakes and get a fourth free at Turtle's Cupcakes. Get a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree during lunch at M Restaurant. Sit down for a three-course meal for $33 at 2nd Street Enoteca. Enjoy a yogurt happy hour at Menchie's with $1 off during certain times. The promotion begins April 19. For more info, visit eatouthighlandpark.com.