Friday
Lent Fish Frenzy at Catch 35 – Started March 6 all day, now every day through April 19
Catch 35 Naperville – Washington at Van Buren in downtown Naperville, IL 60540
Fried-Grilled-Steamed specials all day, every day during Lent. Plus, All you care to enjoy Fish Fry Every Friday at Catch 35 Naperville! View special menus prepared by Chefs Eddie Sweeney and Jesus Pasindo. http://www.catch35.com/chicago-lent-fish-frenzy-seafood-specials/ (Also! Reserve at (630) 717-3500 for Easter Brunch 2019, 10AM to 2PM Sun., April 21. Hop on over to Catch 35’s Easter Brunch filled with a variety of breakfast and lunch treats. View Naperville Brunch Menu: http://www.catch35.com/easter-brunch-2019/)
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public – 4:30PM | Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, age 3 and under FREE!
Judd-Kendall VFW – 908 W Jackson Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public every Friday March 1 through April 19 from 4:30PM to 7:30PM from at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W Jackson Ave, Naperville. The buffet menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (8 hot items) plus rolls, desert and coffee all included. Buffet by Belgios Catering. Full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. Full bar available. Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, age 3 and under FREE. Event phone number (630) 420-9820.
Saturday
Saturday Specials at Casey’ Foods – 8AM | $5.49 / Pound
Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner 60540
Casey’s Quality Meat and Gourmet Deli! Today until 7PM. Casey’s Italian Tip Roast only $5.49/lb.
​Casey’s Grilled Vegetable Medley only $5.19/lb. * While Supplies Last! *
March Madness Live Sweet 16 to Elite Eight, Saturday, March 30 – 7:49PM / TBS
Big Ten teams continue to play throughout today and tomorrow in March Madness. The 68-team single-elimination tournament holds 67 games over 19 days, chock full of surprise, a couple overtimes and disappointment to end the season with the Final Four in Minneapolis. Of special PN interest today are Purdue vs. Virginia at 7:59PM CDT on TBS. Boiler Up! Official bracket with real time scores at www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-men/d1.
UPDATE! The hard-to-watch Elite Eight game between Purdue and Virginia, ended in a tie that was broken in overtime sending Virginia to the Final Four. Great game! Virginia, we’ll be cheering for you to go all the way. (A lesson learned from mothers everywhere is to root for the team that defeats you.)
Boyz II Men – 8PM | $59-$140
Paramount Arts Theatre – 23 E Galena Blvd Aurora, Il 60506
There’s no understating the major impact Boyz II Men has had on modern R&B music, and they remain one of the most iconic groups in the genre. Just say their name and your head is filled with their smooth, melodic hits like End of the Road and Ill Make Love to You. You can throw away the countless awards, including four Grammys, their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and that they’re the best-selling R&B group of all time (64 million albums sold!). They’re musicians who have an incredible catalog of songs ready to serenade you into the night. Tickets and info at paramountaurora.com.
Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights…
Sunday
March Madness Live Sweet 16 to Elite Eight, Sunday, March 31 – 1:20 & 4:05PM / CBS
Big Ten teams continue to play throughout today and tomorrow in March Madness. The 68-team single-elimination tournament holds 67 games over 19 days, chock full of surprise, a couple overtimes and disappointment to end the season with the Final Four in Minneapolis. Auburn vs. Kentucky at 1:20PM following by Duke vs. Michigan State at 4:05PM. Official bracket with real time scores at www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-men/d1.
History Speaks Lecture Series: The Naperville Heritage Society Celebrates 50 Years – 4PM | $7-$10
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540
Reflect on Naperville history through the eyes of the 50-year-old Naperville Heritage Society. Formed in 1969, the NHS saved some of the city’s important historic structures that had fallen into disrepair or were perceived as obsolete. Hear community stories, learn about artifacts, and appreciate how our community’s past and present is being preserved, interpreted, and exhibited. This lecture will be held in Century Memorial Chapel. History comes to life at Naper Settlement, Chicagoland’s outdoor history museum, located at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010 for tickets and info.
Save room for Naperville restaurants all year long
With more than 300 eateries throughout Naperville at destinations north, east, west and south, one surely will whet your appetite. Find the complete listing at www.dinenaperville.com and be prepared for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner every day in 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices such as historic Meson Sabika with the Pavilion at Meson Sabika next door also create many venues for meetings, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, neighbor get-togethers and just about whatever reason you can imagine.
Sports bars and eateries with big TV screens throughout the city welcome cheers for March Madness on weekends through 8PM Mon., April 8. (April 8, 2019, is also opening day for the Chicago Cubs!)
In fact, beginning in January through Election Day on April 2, local restaurants have created the place to be for many candidate “Meet & Greet” events and Election Night parties. Thanks for all the hospitality that supports the local economy,
Also keep in mind that in addition to fast food establishments, even many of the popular full-service restaurants in Naperville offer take-out. Just ask.
Hospitality shows in Naperville
And here are a couple factoids for everyone who appreciates the local hospitality industry… Last week PN was notified that Naperville was recognized by Digital Third Coast as one of the best markets for risk-taking restaurateurs to open a restaurant, ranking No. 39 in the top 50 of the 236 cities selected for the survey across the U.S.
In a related note, Hotel Arista Hotel and Arista Spa & Salon at CityGate Centre retain Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year.
Think Dinner & the Show… Or Showdown…
Click here to check out the 2018 Photo Gallery with dozens of pictures showcasing the fun, food and antics from the inaugural Chef Showdown. Last year featured Catch 35 and Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House vying for bragging rights and the big trophy in a finish almost too close to call, some observers said.
The 2nd Chef Showdown hosted by Loaves & Fishes Community Services is set for 6PM to 9PM Wed., April 17, at Loaves & Fishes. This year’s cooking competition and fundraiser ($100 per person) will feature Chef Mark Grimes from Che Figata, located in CityGate Centre, and Chef Crispin Plata from Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave. Emcee Ray Kinney returns with the play-by-play from start to finish.
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
