Dietzler Farms, one of the best suppliers of beef in the Midwest, is one of the more popular destinations for farm dinners near Chicago. They were the site of an Outstanding in the Field dinner Monday night with Vie's Paul Virant handling the cooking duties, and tickets are still available for an October dinner with City Provisions. more ›

Here is a deal that is the very epitome of "budget-friendly." On Wednesdays Province (161 N. Jefferson St., 312-669-9900) serves up a burger made from fresh Dietzler Farms all natural Wisconsin beef with a Three Floyds beer for only $10. It's available for customers dining at the bar from 4:30-10 p.m. more ›