Le Titi De Paris to celebrate Bastille Day
Sing 'La Marseillaise'
The French Revolution launched 220 years ago on July 14 when protesters stormed the Bastille prison. And since 1880, the French have commemorated that historic event with a national holiday known as Bastille Day. So join in the celebrations at Le Titi De Paris with a special three-course lunch meal and a five-course dinner menu.
Facts: Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner is from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at 1015 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Lunch is $36 and dinner is $56 (beverages, tax and gratuity are extra). Call (847) 506-0222 or visit letitideparis.com.
Tapas tasting
Meson Sabika hosts a special tapas and sangria tasting on its patio. It's all part of a special fundraiser for a religious charity that ministers and helps Kenyans living with HIV and AIDS.
Facts: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Cost is $15 and all of the proceeds benefit The Mission of Upendo Village. Call (630) 983-3000 or visit mesonsabika.com.
Summertime wine
Mangels of Long Grove hosts several Chicago and suburban chefs for a special Wine & Dine evening. Rick Petrocelly of Long Grove's Olive Tap, Peggy Ryan of Evanston's Va Pensiero, Alex Hernandez of Long Grove's Victoria's Mexican Grill and Carol Cosentino of Williams-Sonoma prepare the four-course meal, while Donna Musson of Glunz Family Winery selects the wine pairings.
Facts: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at 421 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Cost is $25 per person. Call (847) 634-9287 for reservations.