Dining events: Spring has sprung onto LongHorn's menu

Spring at LongHorn

The flavors of spring have sprung at LongHorn Steakhouse where new entrees include blackened shrimp and Cajun rice — made with a dozen shrimp blackened and grilled and served on Cajun crab rice with a citrus butter sauce for $18.49; or grilled bone-in lamb chops marinated in mint-infused Bordelaise and served on horseradish whipped mashed potatoes and wilted spinach served with a hand-chopped salad for $19.99. Other new menu items include crab and artichoke dip, grilled chicken tortilla soup, beefsteak tomato and bacon salad, tavern steak sandwich, tilapia sandwich and Longhorn gourmet burger. LongHorn Steakhouse has suburban locations in Des Plaines, Schaumburg and Bolingbrook. Longhornsteakhouse.com.

Old Town Pour House's March Madness

Chef Paul Katz heats up March Madness with game-day food specials including the loaded potato coins with sour cream, chive, bacon and cheddar cheese for $9; or the chicken flatbread with Italian marinated chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella cheese, basil and house-made flat bread for $12; or the short rib pierogi with onion gravy, sour cream and micro greens for $14. Available March 19-22, 26-29 and April 4-6. Old Town Pour House is at 8 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. (630) 601-1440 or oldtownpourhouse.com.

Dine out in Batavia

Get a taste of Batavia at the city's third annual restaurant week. More than 20 Batavia establishments participate Monday through Friday, March 23-27. Batavia residents received a 25 percent off coupon in the mail. For a full list of restaurants and to print a 25 percent off coupon, visit cityofbatavia.net/restaurantweek, follow @bataviarestweek on Twitter or go to facebook.com/bataviarestaurantmadness.