Restaurant Events for July 27th, 2008

Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro Game Day Cubs Shuttle

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro - 3905 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago

Dine at the restaurant and get park-and-ride bus service to Murphy's Bleacher's (3655 N. Sheffield Ave.) across the street from Wrigley Field, plus get expedited entry to the bar. Don't have tickets to the game? Watch it on the bar's TVs instead. The bus runs for two hours before and two hours...

Farm to Table Celebration

Carnivale - 702 W. Fulton St. - Chicago (Warehouse District)

Seedling Enterprises (South Haven, Mich.)

Monthly specials from chef Mark Mendez showcase seasonal ingredients from regional farms.

Annual Tour de France Event

Brasserie Jo - 59 W. Hubbard St. - Chicago (River North)

A nearly monthlong fete of the legendary cycling race features themed menu items, wine pairings, a bike giveaway and a display of antique bicycles and a Lance Armstrong-signed jersey.

National Hot Dog Month

Stretch Run Sporting Club & Grille - 544 N. La Salle St. - Chicago (River North)

Nosh a different Vienna beef 'dog each week ($1.99-$3.50). Choices include Chicago-style, cheddar, chili and New York-style (steamed and served with mustard and sauerkraut).

Brunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cleos - 1935 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)

$6 bloody marys, $14.95 brunch buffet 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Chief O'Neill's Pub - 3471 N. Elston Ave. - Chicago (Irving Park / Avondale)

Made-to-order omelets and waffles, carved meats, fruit and cheese, salads, pastas, scones and more. Build-your-own bloody mary bar opens at 11 a.m.

$25 Lyonnaise menu

Le Bouchon - 1958 N. Damen Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)

Includes a choice of French onion soup or Lyonnaise salad; roasted garlic chicken or steak frites; and chocolate marquise or apple tart.

$8 Mon Kai Vi platter

Le Colonial - 937 N. Rush St. - Chicago (Rush & Division)

Includes a selection of Vietnamese appetizers.