How 'crabby' do you feel? Emmett's can help
Throughout the month of May, guests at various suburban Emmett's Ale House venues can dine on all-you-can-eat Alaskan king crab legs for the special price of $29.99. The crab is served with a baked potato, chef's vegetables and roasted garlic drawn butter. The special is offered at Emmett's venues in West Dundee, Downers Grove and Palatine.
Facts: Emmett's Ale House is at 128 W. Main St., West Dundee, (847) 428-4500; in Downers Grove at 5200 Main St., (630) 434-8500; and in Palatine at 110 N. Brockway St., (847) 359-1533.
A first-ever festival
More than 150 varieties of wine from around the world are set to be featured at the first Elgin Wine Festival. Guests can sample wines, along with foods from fine north suburban restaurants. The Michael Heaton Band will provide live music as visitors stroll the grounds, sampling wine and food and mingling with wine makers and brand experts. The event takes place rain or shine.
Facts: 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Adult wine tasting tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Cost includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 tastings, food and wine demonstrations and musical entertainment. Visit elginwinefestival.com.
Step outside at Harry Caray's
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in Lombard has now opened its outdoor patio for alfresco dining. Guest can dine in the sunshine or under the evening stars near the restaurant's pond and fountain. Choose from Harry Caray's full Italian steakhouse menu, or simply sip a cocktail in the great outdoors.
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. (630) 953-3400 or visit harrycarays.com.