Ada St. and Municipal Bar + Dining Company Launching Brunch; Zapatista Celebrates Mexican Independence; More

ELSTON CORRIDOR—Ada St. will begin serving brunch this weekend from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Featuring unique and seasonal creations from chef Zoe Schor, selections include pretzel bread pudding with maple whipped cream; buttered popcorn grits; and bl(fg)t. (bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato). Make your reservations by calling 773-697-7069, or just walk on in. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Municipal Bar + Dining Company has recently started up weekend brunch service (10 a.m. until 3 p.m.). Sample dishes include a chicken and waffle sandwich; lobster eggs benedict; rumchata French toast & bananas Foster; and a selection of "dub" sandwiches (this will give you an idea of what to expect) along with a list of specialty cocktails, beer specials and the $20 East Lansing Shark Bowl (vodka, rum, pineapple juice, Sprite, garnished with gummy bear sharks). [EaterWire]

LOGAN SQUARE—Zapatista will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 16 with its second annual chile and tequila festival. The three Zapatista locations will feature special menu items (chili rellenos stuffed with shrimp, salmon, scallop and tilapia; crispy calamari tacos with jicama-pineapple pico and Serrano chiles; more). [Dining Chicago]

WESTMONT—Bring the kids to Standard Market's Back to School Bash September 14. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. there will be family friendly events, including a cooking demonstration from Bill Kim (BellyQ, Urban Belly), as well as an optional sushi rolling class ($25). [Dish]