Night life: Evening of fine wine in Lincolnshire
Wine under the stars
Fleming's offers wine under the stars featuring Napa Valley's Stags' Leap wines. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres paired with four Stags' Leap wines for $59 per person.
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 793-0333 or flemingssteakhouse.com.
Piano bar Wednesdays
Hear the sounds of Sinatra, Martin and Como on Wednesdays at Milano Ristorante Italiano. Relish those tunes and many other Italian favorites while enjoying white and red wines as well as select domestic and imports and Peroni on tap. Milano also offers several gluten-free beers.
Wednesdays at Milano Ristorante Italiano and Banquets, 40W188 Campton Crossings Drive, Campton Hills. (630) 443-9300 or milanoitaliano.com.
Home brewers forum
Meet with the brew experts at Emmett's to talk home brewing the last Tuesday of each month. Led by Emmett's Brewmaster Ryan Clooney and Head Brewer Rob Hunter, the forum allows enthusiasts to share recipes and experiences, drink Emmett's beer and maybe sample some other home brews.
Emmett's Ale House is at 5200 Main St., Downers Grove; and 128 W. Main St., West Dundee. (847) 428-4500 or (630) 434-8500 or emmettstavern.com.