Veterans Day Dining Around Chicago

Wednesday, November 11

Various Chicago restaurants will honor Veterans Day with dining offers for veterans and active duty military on Wednesday, November 11, from the city to the suburbs. Celebrate your American hero with a memorable meal.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse in Lakeshore East will serve complimentary dinner entrees (priced up to $35) to those showing proof of service. Executive Chef Billy Caruso's menu items include: Beef Market (Filet Mignon; USDA Prime Flat Iron), Fish Market (Atlantic Salmon; Scallops) and Local Favorites (Prime Double-Cut Pork Chop; Braised Short Rib; Roasted Chicken; Certified Angus Beef Burger; Tenderloin Salad; Vegetable Ravioli; Salmon Caesar Salad; Shrimp and Pasta). The restaurant will feature a Fallen Warriors tribute table with candle (light of hope), rose (families who love and keep faith), yellow ribbon (loyally waiting for those serving away from home), inverted wine glass (fallen comrade will not be able to participate in happy toasts), lemon/lime wedge (bitter loss of the life of a soldier), salt (tears), empty chairs (missing comrades) fine scotch/tequila (warm feelings shared when reunited). For dinner reservations (5-10 p.m.), call 312-938-4303 or visit IIIForks.com. 180 N. Field Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60601

Cantina Laredo in River North will offer veterans and active duty military a complimentary entree during lunch or dinner (priced up to $15). Executive Chef Hector Rivera's menu includes: Enchiladas (Veracruz; Avocado; Barbacoa), Tacos (Fajita Beef; Pescado; Carnitas), Tortas and lunch Especialidades (pescado del dia; pollo mango mole; chimichanga de pollo poblano). To redeem the Veterans Day offer, simply show the server proof of service. The restaurant will feature a Fallen Warriors tribute table with candle (light of hope), rose (families who love and keep faith), yellow ribbon (loyally waiting for those serving away from home), inverted wine glass (fallen comrade will not be able to participate in happy toasts), lemon/lime wedge (bitter loss of the life of a soldier), salt (tears), empty chairs (missing comrades) fine scotch/tequila (warm feelings shared when reunited). For reservations (11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.), please call 312-955-0014 or visit CantinaLaredo.com. 508 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Tesori Italian Trattoria and Bar will offer veterans and active duty military a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an entree during lunch and dinner service. Executive Chef Danny Sweis' starter menu features carpaccio, eggplant involtini, mussels molinari, charred octopus, meatball marinara and more. Entree selections include pizza (prosciutto; piemonte blu; carbonara), house made pasta (agnolotti; tagliatelle; bucatini alla matriciana), panini (Tesori burger; porchetta; caprese), piatti principali (grilled swordfish; chicken alla cacciatore; NY strip loin) and risotto (mushroom; spinach; shrimp). For reservations (11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.), please call 312-786-9911 or visit TesoriChicago.com. 65 East Adams St., Chicago, IL 60603

Timothy O'Toole's Pubs (Chicago/Gurnee/Libertyville) will serve a free meal (priced up to $10) to veterans and active duty military. Executive Chef Corey Grupe offers a wide variety of choices, including wraps and salads (Michigan Avenue; Mediterranean; Country Fried Chicken), burgers (O'Toole's Original), baskets (saucy fingers; famous wings) and sandwiches (French dip; turkey Swiss O'Toole; classic Reuben). Make reservations by calling 312-642-0700 or simply stop in one of the three locations. 622 North Fairbanks Court, Chicago, IL 60611; 5572 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031; 412 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048; TimothyOTooles.com

Osteria La Madia
Chefs Jonathan Fox and Anderson Hardy will dish out a complimentary pizza (with $20 purchase) to veterans and active duty military. The River North restaurant features a variety of red and white Neapolitan-inspired pies, including: La Quercia Coppa Piccante; Triple Pepperoni; House Made Fennel Sausage; Quatro Formaggio; Margherita; Parma Classic; Three Hour Roasted Grape and Taleggio; Shaved Artichoke; Mild Mushroom; Moroccan Spiced Lamb; Carbonara; and Slagel Farm Smoked Pork Belly. In addition, the lunch and dinner menus offer antipasti, bruschetta, salads, house made pasta and entrees. For reservations (11 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30-10 p.m.) please call 312-329-0400 or visit OsteriaLaMadia.com. 59 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654

Taco Joint
The River North and Lincoln Park restaurants will offer a "Seis for Tres" dining deal. Veterans and active duty military will receive three free tacos with the purchase of any three tacos (with I.D.). The tacos, featuring all natural, grilled and braised meats with hand-pressed tortillas and from-scratch salsas, include: barbacoa; cochinita; al pastor; ceviche; soy chorizo; steak monterrey; mole-q roasted pork; chicken tinga; baja; and sweet corn 'n truffle. The Lincoln Park outpost will be open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and River North will be open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1969 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 312-951-245; 158 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60654 312-337-8226 tacojoint.com

Fuller House
This happening hotspot in downtown Hinsdale will offer a free meal (priced up to $15) to veterans and active duty military. Lunch and dinner choices include salads (grilled shrimp arugula; steak caesar), burgers (Derby winner; day and night), wood-fired pizzas (pepperoni and ricotta; sausage and caramelized onion) and handhelds (FH chicken; brisket grilled cheese; shrimp po' boy; fish tacos). The restaurant will be open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 35 E. First Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-568-5466 FullerHouseBar.com