Takito Launches New Specials

Takito Kitchen, 2013 W. Division, kicked off its new menu item during $3 fried chicken taco Wednesdays. The taco, crispy chicken in a hot sauce tortilla with Hook's cheddar, herb aioli, Urban Till lettuce (with or without sesame seeds), is available all day for $3 each. On July 4th Chef David Dworshak will offer $20 pairing specials. takitokitchen

Clark Street Dog Celebrates National Hot Dog Month

The Mac Daddy (Vienna beef dog topped with creamy homemade macaroni & cheese, $4.29) is Clark Street Dog's, 3040 N. Clark, burger of the month. The selection was the winner of the restaurant's first-ever B.Y.O.D. (build your own dog) contest held in June. It will be available through July. clarkstreetdog

Frontier's Fishing Excursion and Shrimp Boil

Frontier hosts a fishing trip to Burnham Harbor beginning 6 a.m. June 29, then head back to Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee, for Chef Jupiter's New Orleans-style shrimp boil on the restaurant's patio; $175, includes transportation by charter bus to harbor and boil. frontierchicago

Fig & Olive Opens June 28

Lauren Halasz' olive oil-driven restaurant, located at 104 E. Oak, opens to the public June 28 under the kitchen direction of Chef Pascal Lorange. The eatery features dishes inspired by the French Riviera and coastal regions of the South of France, Spain, Italy. figandolive 

Nacional 27 Opens Early For World Cup Event

Nacional 27, 325 W. Huron, hosts a World Cup viewing party, featuring a $12 taco bar, beginning 10:30 a.m. June 26 for the USA/Germany and Portugal/Ghana games. n27chicago

Links TapRoom Goose Island Beer and Phish Event

The Links TapRoom, 1559 N. Milwaukee, hosts "Birds of a Feather," an event celebrating rare Goose Island beers and the release of Phish's new album "Fuego," starting 7 p.m. June 24. linkstaproom

Frontier "Foodie" Dinner

Chef  Brian Jupiter (Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee) builds his next  "So You Think You're a Foodie" dinner   around pheasant, 8 p.m. June 25; $65. frontier

Wicker Park Beer Tap

Tickets are still available for Wicker Park's Beer TAP, featuring over 18 bars and restaurants, 1-5 p.m. June 22 at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North. wickerparkbucktown.com/events

Cafe des Architectes Jazz Brunch

Cafe des Architectes, in the Sofitel Chicago, 20 E. Chestnut, hosts the Isaiah Spencer Trio, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 as part of Fete De La Musique's international impromptu performances. cafedesarchitectes.com/happenings

Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse World Cup Edition

The steakhouse, 3443 N. Broadway, is featuring drink and food specials during team Mexico's matches. Up next: $5 Brazilian tacos and $5 Mango-Cilantro Margaritas: 4 p.m. June 17 (vs. Brazil); $5 craft beer pilsners; Milagro Margaritas and $5 guacamole and chips: 5 p.m. June 23 (vs Croatia). revolucion

Temperance Beer Lends Support to The Actors Gymnasium

Evanston's first craft brewery Temperance Beer Co., 2000 Dempster, hosts Temperance Circus Night, 8-11 p.m. June 20, a special event benefiting Evanston-based the Actors Gymnasium. A percentage of the evening's drink sales will be donated to TAG (members will perform live during the event). A portion of proceeds from a commemorative poster, available for purchase during the event, will also benefit TAG. temperancebeer

I/O Urban Roofscape Summer Soiree

The rooftop lounge at the Godfrey Hotel, 127 W. Huron, welcomes summer with an afternoon soiree 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. Chef Riley Huddleston will offer a seafood menu for $25. Festive summer drinks like the spiked root beer float and pina colada Roja will be available. iogodfrey.com

Moody Tongue Brewery Pop-Up Pairing Party

Jared Rouben of Moody Tongue Brewery is joined by a few of Pilsen neighbors along with special guests Paul Virant, Vie; Jason Hammel, Nightwood and Jared Wentworth of Dusek's, for an opening celebration and first annual pop-up pairing festival, for his innovative "culinary beer" concept, 3-6 p.m. June 21 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. Tickets are $25. moodytongue.com