Eating out: 30 years of Carlos'
Jameson's in The Glen
Jameson's Original Charhouse recently opened an eighth Illinois location in The Glen Town Center. Known for its top-grade steaks and fresh seafood daily, Jameson's seats 250 and features a warm weather outdoor bar and seating area. Jameson's Original Charhouse in the Glen Town Center, 2601 Navy Boulevard, Glenview. jamesons-charhouse.com
Carlos' celebrates 30
A longtime Chicago fav named the city's top restaurant multiple times by Zagats for its contemporary French food, Carlos' Restaurant, is celebrating 30 years in business and then closing its doors in 2012. During November, enjoy greatest hits and half-price bottles of wine most nights. Parties of six to eight can bring a bottle of wine and chef Ramiro Velasquez will custom pair a dinner menu to the wine. On Nov. 11 guests can enjoy an 11-course menu with 11 desserts for $111.11 per person plus tax and gratuity. Carlos' Restaurant, 429 Temple Ave., Highland Park. (847) 432-0770 or carlos-restaurant.com
Yanni's brunch
Dive into Yanni's big fat Greek brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Choices include traditional favorites, a pasta bar, juice bar, Bloody Mary bar, bakery items, salads and a carving station with selections such as chicken lemonati and lamb stefado. Adults eat for $19.95, children $12.95, kids under 8 eat free. Yanni's Restaurant, 10 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 952-1111 or yannis-restaurant.com