Dining out: $10.40 margs for tax day, free Ben & Jerry’s and more
Celebrate the end of tax season with $10.40 margs at Kona Grill on April 15, enjoy tequila in the tranquility of Morton Arboretum, and score free Ben & Jerry’s while helping the Naperville Area Humane Society on April 16.
A tasty tax day reward
Tax day — Monday, April 15 — is nearly here, which means it’s time to file those taxes. Kona Grill invites you to celebrate your refund, or drown your tax bill sorrows, with $10.40 Kona Margaritas all day Monday on their patio at 3051 Butterfield Road in Oak Brook.
Tracksuits and Tito’s
Here’s one I haven’t seen outside of the occasional frat party TikTok … Pennyville Station in Park Ridge is hosting a tracksuit dance party on Saturday, April 13, with a live DJ from 9 p.m. to close. Enjoy Tito’s “you call it” drink specials for $7 and Tito’s frose for $9. There also will be a $100 Pennyville Station gift card prize for the best tracksuit, so dig up your classic tracksuit and go.
We all scream for free ice cream
You can get a free ice cream cone and help the Naperville Area Humane Society Tuesday, April 16, as Ben & Jerry’s Naperville Scoop Shop on Water Street celebrates Free Cone Day, a Ben & Jerry’s tradition dating back to 1979. From noon to 8 p.m. guests will receive a free scoop of ice cream in a sugar cone or cup, but can upgrade to a waffle cone with a $2 donation to the humane society.
In addition to the cash donations, Ben & Jerry’s will be collecting items for the Humane Society, including kitten food (canned pate Fancy Feast and Science Diet chicken dry kibble), non-clumping cat litter, bleach, liquid laundry detergent and soft dog treats made in the U.S.
Hot giardiniera on a salad? Must be Portillo’s
If you haven’t had a salad at Portillo’s, now would be a good time to start. The hot dog and Italian beef icon has added two new salads to their lineup. The Spicy Chicken Chopped Salad builds on their existing chopped salad by adding breaded spicy chicken and hot giardiniera. The Chicken Pecan Salad with Bacon features spring mix, red cabbage, sliced grilled chicken, bacon, pecans, tomatoes, shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese topped with a new creamy honey peppercorn dressing.
Crafts & Drafts
Enjoy local brews, brunch and shop from local artisans during the first Crafts & Drafts Handmade Market of 2024 on Saturday, April 13. Elmhurst Brewing and Alissa Harris of the Streetz Artz Alliance made some changes to the new season, including switching from Sundays to Saturdays this year. The market, featuring goods from 16 local artists and handmakers, runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the brewery's brunch menu served until 2:30 p.m. Reservations are not mandatory but are advised, especially during busy market days, by calling (630) 834-2739. Visit the event Facebook page for details.
Tequila tasting among the trees
You can savor a four-course dinner paired with tequila tastings at The Morton Arboretum Friday, April 19. Experts from Milagro Tequila will share their insight on bringing out the best in tequila with food pairings and how the process of aging tequila in white oak barrels impacts its color, aroma and flavor. The 21+ event goes from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes live music throughout. It’s $92 for members and $102 for nonmembers. Register at their website.
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