Cheap Local Eats/Drinks on Tax Day (Chicago, Evanston: taxes, live)

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Chicago Cheap Eats Examiner: Nothing is certain but death, taxes and deals at Chicago restaurants on April 15

Thought I'd share the wealth.

Ben Franklin told us that nothing is certain but death and taxes but the sage also reminded us that a penny saved is a penny earned. April 15, tax day, is a solemn occasion so liven it up with some of these deals meant to lift your spirits as the government lifts your wallet:

P.F. Chang’s deletes 15% off of your food and beverage bill on April 15. Try the famous lettuce wraps (pictured). Locations here.

Chicago’s Chaise Lounge holds a tax relief dinner on 4/15/09 when diners get 39 percent off of their food bill (excluding liquor and gratuity). (773) 342-1840


To easy your tax woes, Prairie Grass Café (Northbrook) will be raffling off a dinner for two. The drawing is open to everyone who eats at the American Contemporary restaurant on April 15th. While you’re there, consider launching your meal will the "Tax Evasion" - North Shore Distillery Gin #6, with fresh-squeezed lime juice, soda and Angostura bitters or "The Write Off" which consists of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, sweet vermouth and Door County Cherry juice. Both drinks are created by Daniel Sviland. (847) 205-4433

Come in for dinner at Evanston’s Va Pensiero on Wednesday, April 15 and Martini's are just 15¢. (847) 475-7779

Dine at the Old Town Brasserie on April 15, 2009, and snag a gift certificate in the amount of $10.40 (which must be used by June 1, 2009 excluding Mother’s Day). For Tax Day reservations, call Old Town Brasserie at (312) 943-3000.
Lighten the tax day blues at Smoke Daddy on Wednesday, April 15, when Miller products are only $2 and a basket of half-price smoked, barbeque wings cost $4, (normally $7.95 ). Enjoy free live blues music by Sue Hughey at 9 pm. Smoke Daddy is open from 11:30am to 11:00pm on Wednesdays. (773) 772-6656
On Wednesday, April 15, Carnivale hands out a tax refund to all dining guests during lunch and dinner. Diners will receive a $15 Gift Certificate for use on their next visit valid through May 31. (312) 850-5005
Get a jump on saving money with Le Colonial’s $1 Tax relief menu. Beginning Monday, April 13th through Friday, April 17th from 5 - 7 pm, Le Colonial serves a choice of five different appetizers for just $1 each. Among the options are Cha Gio, Vietnamese Spring rolls made with shrimp, pork and mushrooms; Chao Tom, grilled shrimp wrapped around sugar cane with angel hair noodles, mint, cilantro and lettuce with a peanut dipping sauce; and Crisp Beignets stuffed with Shrimp, Chicken and vegetables, served with Orange ginger dipping sauce. (312) 255-0088