Nov. 10--To help honor our nation's military personnel, on Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11), a number of local restaurants are offering food and drink specials to veterans and active-duty military personnel:
Cooper's Hawk Winery: With the purchase of any entree, U.S. veterans will receive a complimentary glass of wine. Multiple locations, www.coopershawkwinery.com.
Famous Dave's: All locations of the barbecue chain are offering a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military identification. Multiple locations, www.famousdaves.com.
IHOP: A stack of red, white and blue pancakes (buttermilk pancakes topped with glazed strawberries, a blueberry compote and whipped cream) is free for veterans and active duty military 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proof of military duty must be shown to receive the promotion. Multiple locations, www.ihop.com.
Lottie's: During a Veteran Appreciation Happy Hour 6-8 p.m., specials will include $2 bottles of Veteran Beer and $2 shots of American whiskey. 1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738, www.lottiespub.com.
MAK: All veterans will receive 50 percent off their entire order (dine-in only). This includes active, former and retired military; all must present an identification card proving military status. 1924 W. Division St., 773-772-6251, www.makrestaurant.com.
Muncipal Bar Dining Company: In honor of veterans everywhere, active, former or retired military personnel will receive 50 percent off of their bill. 216 W. Ohio St., 312-951-2125, www.municipalbar.com.
Rockit Ranch Productions: Rockit Bar Grill, Rockit Burger Bar, Sunda, Bottlefork and The Duck Inn are offering veterans and active military 50 percent off of food. www.rockitranch.com.
Stretch Bar Grill: Veterans will receive 50 percent off their entire tab with proof of military identification. 3485 N. Clark St., 773-755-3980, www.thestretchchicago.com.
