1. Chicago Brauhaus
Running Wednesdays-Sundays from Oct. 3-Nov. 4, featuring live music, special German menu and German beer. 4732 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-784-4444.
2. Louis’ Bon Appetit
Chef Louis isn’t German, but Christel, his wife, is. And so the Indiana restaurant will throw a weekend party Sept. 28-29 with entertainment, German food, beer and wines. No cover. 302 S. Main St., Crown Point, Ind. 219-663-6363.
3. Mirabell
Live music by Phenix highlights the Oktoberfest revels, held Oct. 5-6 and 12-13, which also include seasonal German beers and a special menu. Reservations a must. 3454 W. Addison St., 773-463-1962.
4. P.J. Clarke’s
This popular Gold Coast restaurant adopts a German accent for a week of special menus, entertainment and other promotions. 1204 N. State Pkwy., 312-664-1650.
5. Spago
Wolfgang Puck gets in touch with his Austrian roots with this celebration Oct. 3-6, featuring entertainment, contests, menu specials and, on Oct. 3, an all-Austrian and German menu priced at $35. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-527-3700.
