Leopold's Sunday Night Mussels; Cocktails Without Prejudice

WEST TOWN—Every Sunday night until the end of October Leopold is hosting Mussels From Brussels, a $30 three course meal that includes a light appetizer, your choice of mussels and frites or grilled bread, dessert and either beer or wine pairings. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. [EaterWire]

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS— Help Van Gogh Vodka support the "Give a damn" campaign supporting LGBT equality. Nine bars and restaurants in Chicago including Lady Gregory's, Mini Bar, Mayne Stage, Wilde, Basil Leaf Cafe and Sidetrack have created their own "Cocktail without Prejudice" for the month of August to help raise funds for this cause. [Eaterwire]

OLD TOWN—Head to Old Town Social on August 15 to try Jared Van Camp's ode to Julia Child on the 100th anniversary of her birthday. The three course meal will cost $30 and will include selections straight from Julia Child's cookbooks. [Eaterwire]

BUCKTOWN/LINCOLN PARK— Can't get enough of Amanda Rockman's desserts? Now you can order specialty cakes, wedding cakes and large basque cakes from the Bristol and Balena. [Twitter]

LAKESHORE EAST—To celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte's 243rd birthday, Maison is offering a free French picnic lunch to the first 100 people who dine-in for lunch on August 15. They will also offer $2.43 wines on tap all day for everyone. [Eaterwire]

Leopold [Photo: Barry Brecheisen]