Bahama Breeze recently opened at 406 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg. The restaurant, designed to resemble a Caribbean sugar plantation, has an outdoor deck with a bar, a gift shop and it provides entertainment nightly. The menu includes appetizers, soups and tropical pizzas and salads. Entrees of pasta, seafood, chicken, beef and pork range from $7.95 to $22. Hours are from 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 12:30 a.m. Sunday. A menu for children and carry-out are available. Call 847-884-7060.
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D. Bob’s American Bistro, 827 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, is selling carry-out gourmet picnics through the summer months. The Box Lunch includes a choice of chicken, meatloaf or salmon sandwich, a green salad, and chocolate chip cookies and brownies for $9.95. The Gourmet Picnic has a vegetable spring roll appetizer, grilled pork tenderloin or salmon fillet, a gourmet walnut salad and a fruit tart for $14.95. Special requests and last-minute orders can be accommodated. The bistro is closed Sundays and Mondays. Call 847-692-2829.
The Mt. Prospect Park District is offering the workshop Fresh Herbs at 10 a.m. June 5 at Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines. Participants will learn to plant an indoor garden and use herbs. Cost is $18, $20 for non-members. Call 847-640-1000.
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, is offering Chef Parties, where participants invite 15 or more friends or colleagues for a private cooking party in the kitchen of the college’s business conference center. The group will receive a brief overview from executive chef Maria Terry, then prepare meals from a selected menu. When the food is prepared, participants eat in the dining room overlooking Spartan Lake. Participants can schedule evening parties Monday through Friday and day or evening parties on Saturdays. Call 847-931-3925 for dates and menu options.
Shaw’s Crab House, in the Streets of Woodfield, 1900 E Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, will celebrate the Maine lobster season by holding its 5th annual Lobsterfest, featuring special menus through June. Special lobster dishes will include lobster maki rolls, lobster stew, lobster thermidor, lobster and brie penne pasta, and lobster tempura. Other dishes with lobster include a club sandwich, salad, bisque and cocktail. On June 18, the restaurant will have a six-course, six-wine dinner hosted by Nick Goldschimidt, vice president and winemaker for Simi Winery. The cost is $75, all-inclusive. For reservations, call 847-517-2722.
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