Chicago’s legendary #23 will return to the city this summer to open his steakhouse. The restaurant rumored to be in the works over a year ago was caboshed due to a failed real estate deal. The new location inside the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile will occupy the second floor dining room and first floor lobby bar space, replacing both Zest restaurant and The Lobby Bar. Construction is set to begin soon and opening is set for the summer.

Brunch returns to deca RESTAURANT in masterful fashion on Sunday, April 10th celebrating the 2011 Masters Golf Tournament. Tee-off the day in deca (located at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel), with fairways of festive fare.

On Saturday, April 2, guests can join Chicago Prime Steakhouse as owner Andy-John Kalkounos and Dr. Ken Ender, President of Harper Community College, watch their alma maters, Butler University and Virginia Commonwealth University battle for a Final Four win. To make things interesting, the two men decided on a friendly “Labor Wager” with the whole city as witnesses. 

“When Andy-John and I realized our alma maters were facing off, we couldn’t resist turning it into an opportunity to support students in their education,” Dr. Ender said. “It’s the best kind of bet: Harper wins big either way.”

Sprinkles celebrates the kick-off for the Chicago Cubs season with a special Red Velvet Cupcake adorned with the Cubs logo to benefit Chicago Cubs Charities. On April 2 from 4-6 pm, Starlin Castro will be on hand with Sprinkles owner Charles Nelson serving up smiles and taking orders.

Fajitas: a tex-mex favorite combines sizzling meat skillets, an array of accouterments and cool tortillas served through multiple variations by creative Mexican eateries. These “make your own” meals are as recognized for their dig right in presentation- just don’t burn your hand on the pan in a hurry to indulge.

When it’s one of those days and regular coffee’s just not doing the trick it’s time for a shot of the strong stuff. No, get your mind out of the gutter, not that strong stuff- espresso. Here are your top 5 places to get a jolt to kickstart your morning.

Need to work on your spring swing without having to worry about the weather or drive to the ‘burbs? Welcome to your new downtown man cave. A hideout from the office- in someone else’s.

prasino, the first eco-friendly cafe in Chicago’s western suburbs, will turn off all non-essential lighting to celebrate Earth Hour this Saturday, March 26th at 8:30 p.m. in both LaGrange & St. Charles locations.

Candyality is kicking off the baseball season and hosting Cub’s Pitcher (and candy aficionado), Ryan Dempster at their Southport location for a fundraiser benefitting the Ryan & Jenny Dempster Family Foundation on Sunday April 3 from 4-6pm. Come meet Ryan and discuss your favorite candy as he signs in as Candyality’s Celebrity Candy Specialist for the afternoon. Ryan will autograph Mini Candy Bins filled with the ever popular red, white, and (cubbie) blue-Cubbie Gummie Bears with proceeds from the sales and the Sweetest Cub’s Fan Raffle going to the charity. Only available during the baseball season, this delicious blend of red, white, and (cubbie) blue bears are offered in bulk for you to scoop for your favorite Cub Fan.