Brews
This fall, enjoy the crisp air and the changing of the seasons while enjoying a nice beer. From lighter, crisper styles that evoke memories of summer to heartier, more robust styles that suit the colder temperatures, the range of flavors can enhance the dining experience during the fall. DuPage has special events were you can enjoy a variety of brews while spending time with friends and family. You can also explore more DuPage bars and breweries to see what fall flavors they have on tap.
- October 12: Brew Trot, Warrenville
- October 19: Zoo After Dark: Boos and Brews, Brookfield Zoo
- October 25-26: Howlin' at the Moon, Naper Settlement
Fall Flavors
As the weather gets colder, the food gets warmer. Let's see where you can enjoy dishes that pair well with a brisk fall day.
At Weber Grill, start out with either the Spanish red sangria, handshaken margarita, or flirtini. For your main dish, we recommend the chopped chicken salad, the 7 ounce filet mignon, the cedar planked salmon, or the Carolina smoked pork chops. All of these dishes pair well with a side of the grilled carrots. Don't forget about dessert! Make sure to try their triple chocolate bundt cake à la mode.
Reserve 22 at the Village Links of Glen Ellyn is also another establishment that changes their menu to include seasonal specials. Order either the turkey panini, the pork chops (that come with a dewey pickle crust) with sides of grilled broccoli and rice and beans, or the white fish picata that comes with spinach and mashed potatoes.
It's also Oktoberfest time! At Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar, you can enjoy Oktoberfest favorites until October 6th. Enjoy a bratwurst sandwich, chicken jager schnitzel, apple strudel, and more, paired with German-style draft beers. Not to be missed is Reserve 22's Oktoberfest with their sauteed Bavarian walleye, hunerschnitzel, or sausage platter.
Celebrate the first day of fall at Mesón Sabika with a feast of flavors! Sip on a salted caramel martini, enjoy the rich queso de cabra, and finish with the warm vanilla sponge cake, topped with blueberries, caramel, and vanilla custard. It’s the perfect cozy trio for autumn!
Another restaurant that changes their menu seasonally is Glen Prairie, located at Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove. Try their roasted Amish, braised short ribs, skirt steak, or the ribeye. The warm, tender meat will fill you up and leave you craving your next visit with every savory bite. Like soup? Try the french onion soup or the corn chowder.
Explore more restaurants that will have you eating like a local this fall with updated fall menus.
Wine
Lynfred Winery’s event line-up this fall speaks creativity and fall in volumes. From a wine and cheese pairing to a mimosa bar, to wine and pumpkin painting and wine and yoga, a trip to one of Lynfred Winery locations this fall should be on the must “to do” list. The winery offers tours, tastings, private events, and much more. Want to experience a cozy fall evening? Lynfred Winery's Bed and Breakfast Suites is the perfect place to stay!
Cooper's Hawk is also another place to enjoy wine during the fall season. The restaurant chain is built upon the passionate belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. Their wines have won national and international awards for their various flavors. Sit down for a meal or try a variety of wines at Cooper's Hawk locations throughout DuPage: Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Naperville, St. Charles.
For more options on where to try different blends of wine, visit our wine and wineries page.
For more events, visit our Calendar of Events, as new events are added weekly. Come for one experience or make it a staycation and indulge all weekend.