Join us for our annual celebration of our community’s eateries & drinkeries!
Join us for our most delicious “Think Local First” event! Enjoy a culinary journey through our towns and celebrate food and beverage specials and the exceptional hospitality at the wonderful businesses in the Lake Bluff and Lake Forest area. This is the perfect opportunity to explore new places, visit old favorites, check out some of the great specials being cooked up especially for the event, and join us in welcoming FOUR new eateries to town! (Be sure to check out each business' website for their hours). Enjoy...
Look who's participating – and check back for updates!
____ LAKE BLUFF ____
Be Market 24 E. Scranton Ave. | MORE Choose a sandwich: 2 Mini Jackfruit Sliders, 2 Mini TooNot Salad Sliders, PLT, Tuna Tartine, Avocado Toast – Choose a Drink: Tap Beer, CBD Cider, Kombucha -- They’ll add the burnt ends (potatoes) – all for $16.20. (And try their organic cocktails and large selection of vegan wines and local craft beers!)
Bluffington’s Cafe 113 E. Scranton Ave. | MORE Complimentary soft drink with any sandwich or salad
Bonk 77 E. Scranton Ave. | MORE Free soup or ice cream with the purchase of a sandwich
Donati’s Pizza 205 S. Waukegan Rd. | MORE Free 12” thin crust with purchase of 18” thin crust
Forest Greens Juice Bar 23 Waukegan Rd. | MORE Wellness Shot with $30 purchase
Inovasi 28 E. Center Ave. | MORE Prix-fixe three course meal for $35
Lake Bluff Brewing Company 16 E. Scranton Ave. | MORE Pint, burger & fries for $20 (some restrictions apply)
Luke’s of Lake Bluff 203 N. Waukegan Rd. | MORE Buy any pizza at regular price and get a second pizza (equal or greater value) 50% off
Maevery Public House 20 E. Scranton Ave. | MORE Mussels $16 (Blanco: White Wine, Lemon, Local Ramps, Fresh Herbs, garlic – Roja: House Pomodoro, Basil, Garlic – Add House Italian Sausage $5) Chicken Wings $1 each (Buffalo, Texas BBQ or Honey Sriracha)
The Otherdoor 28 E. Center Ave. | MORE Free chips & guacamole with the purchase of any burrito, burrito bowl or 3 tacos $4 Margaritas
Puck’s Pub 715 Rockland Rd. | MORE Buy-one-get-one order of chicken wings
Suzy’s Swirl 703 W. Rockland Rd. | MORE High School Happy Day Discount – 50% off cups (Wednesdays) Local College Discount – 20% off cups (every day) Military/Veteran Discount – 20% off cups (every day)
Tacos El Norte 305 S. Waukegan Rd. | MORE $12.99 for a Fish Tacos Dinner or Shrimp Tacos Dinner (3 tacos with either grilled shrimp or grilled tilapia served with rice & beans)
____ LAKE FOREST ____
Authentico Mexican Restaurant & Bar 770 N. Western Ave. | MORE $10 Margarita Flight
Chief’s Pub 502 N. Western Ave. | MORE Half price on appetizers from 3-6:00 pm
NEW! Everett Farms 840 S. Waukegan Rd. | MORE Grand opening week – be sure to stop by!
Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering 255 E. Westminster | MORE Buy any sandwich or full-price salad for $10.99 and receive a bag of chips & bottle of water $1
Francesca’s Intimo 293 E. Illinois Rd. | MORE Three-course dinner of your choice $32.95 per person (excludes tax & gratuity; dine-in or carry-out)
The Gallery 202 E. Wisconsin Ave. | MORE $50 bottle of The Gallery's Artist Series wine featuring an exclusive blend of Pazza Di Vino wine with a Mark McMahon work on the label - both regular bottles and bottles signed by the artist (additional cost) are available
Gerhard’s Elegant European Desserts 720 N. Western Ave. | MORE Purchase two pastries, get your third pastry free
Kuro Bistro 950 N. Western Ave. | MORE 5 pc. Seared Garlic Tuna $17 – 5 pc. Toro Ponzu $36 – 6 pc. Negi-Toro Maki $11 – 6 pc. Sushi Pizza (salmon $18; tuna $12; white tuna $22) – 8 pc. Italian Maki $21
The Lantern 768 N. Western Ave. | MORE 3 Mini Pot Roast Sliders with a triple cream Cambozola Blue Cheese & grilled onions $12.99
Left Bank 659 N. Bank Lane | MORE Special extended hours of 11-5:30 M-F Daily: Ice Cream Floats with Souvenir Straw – Monday: Baked Potato (plain & Loaded) – Tuesday: Nachos (plain & loaded) – Wednesday: Minestrone Soup – Thursday: Grilled Cheese (ultimate & basic) – Friday: Lefty Lunch Special (dog, chip & fountain drink $5)
NEW!The Oaken Bistro + Bar 200 N. Field Dr. | MORE 50% off the first meal
The Peanut Gallery 950 N. Western Ave. | MORE $5 Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake
Chocolate Shoppe Pumpkin Ice Cream, caramel fudge, whipped cream
$5 pre-packed pints (assorted flavors of Chocolate Shoppe Pre-Packed Pints only)
NEW!Rosati’s 630 N. Western Ave. | MORE A slice of pizza and 20 oz. drink for $5
NEW!The Station 840 S. Waukegan Rd. | MORE Grand opening week – be sure to stop by!
____ MORE PARTNERS ____
Belvedere Banquets MORE FREE dessert and FREE delivery for family packs!
Yianni’s Opa 2535 Waukegan Rd., Bannockburn | MORE Lavradi (Mediterranean Sea Bass) chargrilled whole and seasoned with lemon, olive oil and oregano; served with rice and green beans $27
Please note: Contact restaurant directly for delivery options.
(Be sure to share your photos on social with the hashtag #LFLBrestaurantweek!)
Check back for details about the many wonderful specials being offered at our communities' favorites... and join us in welcoming FOUR new eateries opening this month!!