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It's that time of year again! Competitors are forming teams to compete in the 4th Annual River North Challenge hosted by the River North Business Association June 25.

While great US Prime Steaks may rule Chicago's restaurant scene most of the year, it is sweet, succulent lobster that steals the show at Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash, Chicago; 312-626-2444) on Saturday, June 15, National Lobster Day.

With Father's Day on Sunday, June 16, it's time to start planning the picture-perfect meal to enjoy with your dad. From brunches & dinner in downtown Chicago to dining on the North Shore, restaurants are offering something for every taste and budget.

Wednesday, June 5 Lunch Hour Music - Matt Cantlon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Complimentary Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been singing and playing rock, pop and country music on his guitar for more than 20 years.

The Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) is helping everyone kick off the summer season by offering a full schedule of events and specials throughout the month of June. Like the Chicago French Market on Facebook

Figue Mediterranean Restaurant (47-474 Washington St.; 960-698-9040) has bid adiamo! to its growing community of enthusiastic food lovers with the June launch of its Summer Culinary Tour, a summer-long celebration of Mediterranean cuisine

Figue Mediterranean Restaurant is going to transform the desert summer into a glorious food and wine holiday via its Summer Culinary Tour that launches on June 1 and runs through the end of September.

May 23, 2013 (La Quinta, CA)-Figue Mediterranean (47-474 Washington St., La Quinta; 760-698-9040) has joined forces with Desert European Motorcars (71-387 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270; 760-773-5000) to host a special preview of the all-new 2014...

Figue Mediterranean Restaurant (47-474 Washington Street in La Quinta, CA 92253 telephone: 760-698-9040), the new culinary gem in La Quinta, is joining other area restaurants in celebrating Palm Springs Restaurant Week, May 31 through June 16.

Without U.S. government's renewal, expiration of trade agreement in July will make sought-after Ecuadorian products more expensive