There have been so many Bastille Day events happening around town in the past few days you'd think the original thirteen colonies rebelled from France. Since there's a seeming load of Francophiles in town we've compiled a list of Bastille Day events and prix fixe menus for you to consider. more ›

• All Month Long: BIN 36 celebrates 10 years of business with $6 wine and food specials. Enjoy $6 glasses of their house chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah, or $6 gougres or hummus with pita. (339 N. Dearborn)
• Saturday: Ale Fest goes down at Soldier Field from 2-6 p.m. Enjoy over 200 ale selections from 80 breweries. Cost is $40 for 20 selections; $10 designated drivers.
• Saturday: We already mentioned the block party Kuma's Corner is throwing to commemorate its 4th anniversary yesterday. Here's your reminder and a caveat: "free food' does not mean grazing on complimentary Mastodons all day; it's brats and hot dogs. You've now been duly warned - wear your vintage Deicide t-shirt at your own risk. (2900 W. Belmont)

Another week, another all-you-can-eat Friday Buffet. The photo alone is giving us cravings for some shark meat. - It's National Ice Cream Month. Feeling charitable this afternoon? In the mood for ice cream? Then head over to Atwood Café between 2-4 p.m. and take part in their annual ice cream social to benefit the Fairy Godmother Foundation. Atwood chef Heather Terhune will donate $1 from every ice cream sold (graciously donated by Ciao Bella gelato)... more ›

Paris in the Springtime in Chicago? more ›