Pappadeaux introduces Texas Gulf oyster specials, an unbeatable dining deal in Westmont and Arlington Heights. Get a Half Dozen of Oysters for $2.95, and a Full Dozen of Oysters for just $3.95. Add on ½ dozen shrimp for $3.95; add ½ stone crab claws for $7.95; or add on boiled shrimp and stone crab for $11.95. .

Bring family and friends to the buffet feast, available from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.

Enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu at Glen Prairie, available daily after 5 p.m. The three-course meal honors November’s distinction as National Roasting Month and National Pomegranate month. Begin with an appetizer, Farmers Salad, baby greens, green onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, shaved winter vegetables and Champagne-cider vinaigrette.

This Thanksgiving, leave the turkey to Michael Lachowicz, the talented chef/owner of Restaurant Michael. Enjoy a Family Style Traditional Dinner at Restaurant Michael with Roast Organic Turkey, Roast Tenderloin and all of the Thanksgiving fixings 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Thurs, Nov. 26. $45 per person, children 10 and under are half-price.

The first time I dined here, it was with our own Bradrico Flores, for lunch. Having eaten there for dinner, I can say that the atmosphere was quite different on some levels, and the food even more stellar with the addition of the dinner entree menu.