Oct. 31--Chicago's restaurants are looking forward to a wild weekend. Here are a few suggestions for Halloween.
Artango Bistro. A Spanish-themed Hallow's Eve Dinner Friday features a four-course dinner ($55), 1900s-costumed servers, tango dancing and open dancing. BYO. Reservations required at bso.sh/artango1031. 4217 N. Ravenswood Ave., 773-697-7479
Bar Takito. Special $5 menu (margaritas and food items) available to anyone wearing a costume Friday and Saturday. 201 N. Morgan St., 312-888-9485
Carlucci Restaurant. Halloween celebration Friday includes $5 pumpkin martinis, costume contest with prizes. 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, 630-512-0990
CiNe Modern Taqueria. A la carte Day of the Dead menu, inspired by Mexican movie stars, available Friday-Sunday. 29 E. First St., Hinsdale, 630-590-5655
Jimmy. The James Chicago's cocktail lounge will transform itself into an enchanted forest Friday and bolster its regular cocktail menu with a special list of Halloween specials, including an absinthe cocktail flight with matching food bites ($25) and a quartet of absinthe- and Pernod-based cocktails ($10 each). Costumes encouraged. Reservations recommended by email (info@jimmychicago.com). 610 N. Rush St., 312-337-1000
Little Goat Diner. The second floor will be transformed into a haunted house at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, promising frights and laughs, as well as drinks and light snacks. Tickets, $25, available at brownpapertickets.com. 820 W. Randolph St., 312-888-3455
Mercadito. Face-painting, food and drink specials and music highlight Mercadito's Dia de los Muertos celebration, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. Food and drink specials also available Saturday-Sunday. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312-329-9555
Nacional 27. Halloween-themed cocktails, $9, available Friday-Saturday. 325 W. Huron St., 312-664-2727
Porkchop. All three locations are hosting Halloween parties Friday, including costume contest and drink specials. 941 W. Randolph St., 312-733-9333; 1516 E. Harper Court, 773-493-9333; 555 S. Dearborn St., 312-583-9333
Plymouth Restaurant Bar. Halloween party Friday includes $4 Blue Moon pints, $5 Scary Night cocktails and complimentary buffet. Costumes encouraged. 327 S. Plymouth Court, 312-363-1212
Slurping Turtle. Wear a Halloween costume when dining Friday and be entered to win a $100 gift card. 116 W. Hubbard St., 312-464-0466
Table, Donkey and Stick. Veal brains, lamb heart and duck tongue will be part of the six-course offal tasting menu Friday. Seatings from 5-10 p.m., reserve online at tabledonkeystick.com or by phone. 2728 W. Armitage Ave., 773-486-8525
Takito Kitchen. Three-day Dia de los Muertos celebration includes traditional decor and food and drink specials (including a Day of the Dead taco plate with veal heart and chapulines, $16). 2013 W. Division St., 773-687-9620
Timothy O'Toole's Pub. Annual Halloween costume party ($250 cash prize) with spooky cocktails and DJ tunes takes place Friday. Free admission. 622 N. Fairbanks Court, 312-642-0700
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