Dining events: Eat outdoors ... even in the winter

Posted March 06, 2013 5:00 am

By Sara Hooker

You don't have to wait for spring to dine outdoors. Casa Bonita's patio stays 75 degrees all winter long. Courtesy of Casa Bonita

All-temp al fresco

It may be winter, but the thermometer on Casa Bonita's outdoor patio reads a toasty 75 degrees daily. Standing and hanging heaters, as well as floor heaters keep you warm while you enjoy fresh air and Mexican eats, like the signature steak relleno, grilled skirt steak stuffed with gulf shrimp, red and green peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms and cheese for $21.95.

Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar is at 633 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-4400, casabonitalibertyville.com.

Ravioli Oli turns 1

It's been a year since the fast casual hand-made pasta joint, Ravioli Oli, opened in Oak Brook and you can join the celebration. Through March 11 receive free bruschetta with any entree, and get $5 off the purchase of a family feast. Try out the new appetizers, sandwiches or entree items such as the chicken Marsala, chicken piccata or pasta primavera — all served over fresh linguine.

Ravioli Oli is at 2050 York Road, Oak Brook. (630) 586-5000 or raviolioli.com.

Tuscany's Pizza Pi Day

In honor of National Pi Day, Tuscany Restaurants are celebrating Thursday, March 14, with $3.14 pizzas at lunch and dinner. Pizza choices (regularly priced $10-$12) include the Margherita; Speck, made with Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, mozzarella; Salmino Piccante, made with spicy salami, mozzarella, oregano, tomatoes; and the Fiorentina, made with sea salt flatbread, rocket salad, heirloom tomatoes, and shaved parmigiana.

Tuscany Restaurants has suburban locations in Oak Brook and Wheeling. tuscanychicago.com.

Ravioli Oli celebrates its one year anniversary with new pasta dishes, in addition to classic favorites like the one pictured here. Courtesy of Ravioli Oli

Ravioli Oli hand-rolls its own pasta daily. Courtesy of Ravioli Oli

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