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Taking a culinary cue from Chicago’s ever popular Restaurant Week that gives diners a chance to try new restaurants through promotional prices and dine-in specials, the North Shore kicks off its own Restaurant Month this weekend. Running all of February, more than 50 restaurants across Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Skokie and Wheeling will be participating with deals ranging from free desserts to discounts off total bills and, new this year, all-inclusive prix fixe deals. Just simply print this certificate and give it to the server when you go.
Here’s the restaurant rundown for Northbrook along with our favorite dish at each spot:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook,
2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. • Northbrook
847-664-7999
The Restaurant: Metropolitan hub with American and Italian fare and great views
The Deal: 15% off guest check
You Gotta Try: The Antipasta Skewers with Capicola ham, artichoke, sundried tomato, cheese and olives and Pan-Fried Walleye with toasted almonds and lemon butter sauce.
1018 Willow Rd. • Northbrook
847-562-0333
The Restaurant: Sports-centric chain with variety of chicken wings
The Deal: 15% off guest check
You Gotta Try: Signature wings in Mango Habanero and Asian Zing sauces, the fried pickles, fish tacos and Dessert Nachos with four scoops of vanilla ice cream a top a cinnamon and sugar crust plus a few cheesecake bites for sharing and some chocolate and caramel sauce to top it all off.
Sheraton Hotel
1110 Willow Rd. • Northbrook
847-480-1900
The Restaurant: Casual American spot inside the Sheraton Hotel
The Deal: Free dessert with entrée purchase
You Gotta Try: The Classic Reuben served on marble rye with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese and the Adobo Skirt Steak served with chef’s vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. For your free dessert, go with the carrot cake.
Northbrook Court • Northbrook
847-753-9665
The Restaurant: Fast casual sandwich and bakery chain
The Deal: Free sweet with lunch or dinner entrée purchase
You Gotta Try: The California Grille Panini with grilled zucchini, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes and pesto, fresh spinach and provolone cheese and Big Al’s Chili. End with a Whoopee Pie for your free sweet.
Northbrook Court • Northbrook
847-498-4321
The Restaurant: Italian seafood emporium specializing in fresh crab
The Deal: 3-course prix fixe for $20.15
You Gotta Try: Inquire about the special menu
1145 Church St. • Northbrook
847-559-0260
The Restaurant: Contemporary Italian hot spot specializing in flavors of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio
The Deal: 15% off guest check (for lunch only)
You Gotta Try: The Ravioli ai Spinaci, a spinach-filled pasta with a four-cheese sauce, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese and Panino Con Polpette with housemade meatballs, tomato sauce, roasted onions and sweet provolone on a French baguette.
461 Waukegan Rd. • Northbrook
847-272-9490
The Restaurant: The area’s best Jewish deli and bakery
The Deal: 15% off guest check
You Gotta Try: The Monte Cristo, French toast topped with ham or turkey and melted swiss, served open-faced and a bowl of the Beef Borscht served with sour cream.
1036 Willow Rd. • Northbrook
847-291-6608
The Restaurant: Hand-pressed burger and shake joint
The Deal: Free drink with the purchase of a chicken sandwich (grilled or crispy)
You Gotta Try: The Cripsy Chicken Sandwich with cheese.
699 Skokie Blvd. • Northbrook
847-205-5111
The Restaurant: Prime steakhouse started in Chicago with 74 worldwide locations
The Deal: 3-course prix fixe for $62.99
You Gotta Try: Inquire about the special menu.
Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar
Renaissance Northbrook
933 Skokie Blvd. • Northbrook
847-897-5501
The Restauarant: Italian-inspired hub inside the Renaissance Hotel
The Deal: 2 for 1 entrée
You Gotta Try: Check out the menu on-site.
1150 N. Willow Rd. • Northbrook
847-480-2323
The Restaurant: American staples with bowling and bocce right outside
The Deal: Free appetizer or dessert with entrée purchase (limit one per table)
You Gotta Try: The Filet Mignon Trio with gorgonzola, peppercorn and parmesan with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus and the Italian Jambalaya Risotto with spicy chicken, sausage, pesto shrimp and roasted pepper. Save room for the Apple Pear Bread Pudding.
