Updated 5/6/2021 11:00 AM
What a year this has been. Now more than ever would be a time to treat Mom to a brunch or dinner on Mother s Day this year Sunday, May 9 to show her just how special she is.
While many suburban restaurants are once again offering dine-in options following COVID-19 safety protocols, if you want to celebrate at home, many eateries are obliging with special meal packages to-go. Here are some specials we found, but make sure to make reservations or order to-go soon.
Allgauer s
2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, (847) 664-7999, allgauersriverfrontrestaurant.com/. Celebrate Mom with a plated brunch featuring shared appetizers, salad or yogurt parfait, an entree (crabcake Benedict for $38, stuffed brioche French toast for $35, berry and Nutella crepes for $36, beef pot roast skillet for $38, boursin-crusted chicken breast for $43, Dijon-crusted lamb chops for $49, prime rib for $49, grilled vegetable grain bowl for $39), dessert, drinks, and compliment
Nine Lake County restaurants fined for serving customers indoors during state ban
The Whistle Stop Cafe in Fox Lake is one of nine Lake County restaurants penalized for serving indoors against the state s rules. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Moretti s in Fox Lake is one of nine Lake County restaurants penalized for serving indoors against the state s rules. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Jimmy s Charhouse in Libertyville is one of nine Lake County restaurants penalized for serving indoors against the state s rules. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Updated 2/10/2021 6:32 PM
Nine Lake County restaurants and bars were fined this week for serving customers inside this winter during the state s second indoor dining ban.
Car club calendar
Monthly meetings
Chicago Alfa Romeo Owners Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month (except December) at Spuntino s Pizza, 515 Higgins Road, Park Ridge. For more information, email acavaliere@mail.com.
Austin-Healey Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at Aurelio s Pizza, 1455 W. Lake St., Addison. Dinner and social meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. There is secure, well lighted parking next to the restaurant. For details, visit www.healeyclub.org.
Chicagoland Avanti Owners Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For more information, contact Rick Shafer at (630) 272-6850, rshafer19@yahoo.com, or Joe Dolezal, (630) 986-1526, dolezalcaoa@sbcglobal.net.