Dining events: Chang's is perfect if you like it hot

Some like it hot and that's a good thing at new restaurant Chang's Hot Wok. Blending Chinese cuisine with a taste of India, there's plenty of little red peppers indicating spicy heat on the menu, including appetizer items such as the salt and pepper calamari, fried vegetable dumplings and fried shrimp sui mai and throughout the full menu of vegetarian, chicken, beef, fish and shrimp items. Chang's Hot Wok is at 802 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. Call (630) 830-6868 or visit changshotwok.com.

More Downing's

Enjoy longer hours and an expanded menu at Downing's Bar. It's now open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Menu options include a large selection of appetizers, soup of the day, chili, jumbo shrimp cocktail, hot dogs, brats, grilled chicken sandwiches and the classic Downing's Irish Burger made with aged Irish cheddar cheese and Irish bacon. items. Downing's Bar is at 431 South Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-4020.

Buca to go

Buca your big day and make the whole gang happy. Buca di Beppo offers multiple to-go menu options for your multiple guests Рwhatever the occasion. Choose from packages that include a choice of two salads, two pastas and a beverage. Or add an entr̩e and a dessert. Or add more pastas and more desserts. Buca di Beppo is at 90 Yorktown Road, Lombard; and at 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Call (630) 932-7673 or (847) 808-9898 or visit bucadibeppo.com.