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Chicago Gourmets, the highly regarded gourmet dining club, is turning 16.

Running a much-acclaimed French American fine-dining restaurant for more than twenty-five years is no feat to scoff at, but Chef/Owner Mark Grosz and his wife/partner Renée André aren't stopping now.

Delightful Pastries in Chicago will be one of 56 bakeries participating in The Bread Bakers Guild of America’s 3rd Annual International Bakery Open House on June 29.

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.