Dining events: Summer dishes kick it up a notch at Seasons 52
Seasons 52's summer menu items
Seasons 52 hauls in the summer flavor with several new seasonal menu items, including the new Asian-glazed Chilean sea bass with organic black rice, snap peas, shiitake mushrooms and micro wasabi for $31.80; the lobster pappardelle, made with fresh pasta, Maine lobster and summer veggies in a sherry-lobster sauce for $26; or the Maple Leaf Farms Chili-Glazed Duck Flatbread with Asian pear, julienne vegetables and herbs for $10.50. Seasons 52 has suburban locations in Schaumburg and Oak Brook. Seasons52.com.
Kick's Chicken's 4th picnic
Pack a boxed lunch for your 4th of July picnic from Kick's Chicken. Choose a wrap, house-made chips and pickle slices for less than $8 per person. Or for larger holiday gatherings, choose a party pack filled with broaster chicken, two sides from a choice of mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted corn, coleslaw, and pasta salad, and salad - for $8 per person. Kick's Chicken is at 2728 W. 75th St., Naperville (630) 961-5425 or kickschickencafe.com.
Level 257's 4th party
Celebrate America's birthday with throwback pricing at Level 257, Woodfield Mall's pac-man-themed restaurant and gaming center. On Saturday, get down with two games of bowling, shoe rental and a 15-minute gaming card for just $9 per person. Try the double dot burger - two beef patties, a choice of cheese with lettuce, tomato and onion and pickle on a toasted brioche bun - for $11. Level 257 is at 2 Woodfield Mall, Unit A, Schaumburg. (847) 805-0257 or level257.com.