Get in the festival mood with The Florentine’s special Lolla cocktail menu. Available from August 2-4, the menu features drinks inspired from bands like Dirty Vampire (Bombay East Gin, Gaeta Olive Dirty, Calabrian Chili, Bacon), Just Like Heaven (Herradura Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Egg White, Simple Syrup, Yellow Chartreuse, Bitters) and Mumford and Scotch (flight of three). For the non-drinkers, a trio of virgin cocktails will also be available and include Cherry Lime Inch Nails, Killersoda and Delivered.

Cool off from the heat this weekend by stopping into South Water Kitchen between Friday and Sunday and celebrating with half-priced pint drafts when you show your Lollapalooza wristband.

Get your brunch on before the festival this weekend and receive a complimentary charcuterie plate for the table when you make reservations for four or more and mention the promotion.

Magnolia Bakery will be offering special orange and blue Lolla cupcakes this weekend, with proceeds benefiting Working in the Schools.

Start Lolla weekend early with an official kickoff party on Thursday at Vertigo Sky Lounge. Party-goers will enjoy DJ sets high above the city by Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation and Lance Herbstrong. Tickets start at $10 and will increase based on demand.

Billed as “Five Star Dining on a Bun,” you won’t find any ordinary hot dogs at this Lincoln Park joint. Instead, guests will enjoy special creations like a Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Dog and Wild Boar Sausage, as well as vegetarian options that include Triple Truffle Fries and Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad.

Evanston’s favorite burger shop returns to Lolla with fresh, beefy offerings like a Wisconsin Bacon-Cheddar Burger and complimentary sides such as White Truffle-Parmesan Fries.

Tony Mantuano’s latest restaurant will be serving guests tastes of its award-winning pizzas and antipasti. Menu items will include Margherita Pizza; Smoke and Cure Pizza w/ Vermont Artisan Pepperoni, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Smoked Garlic; Potato Chips w/ Calabrian Licorice Powder; and a “One-Hitter” Sandwich w/ Smoked Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Arugula, Olive Oil.

Festival Culinary Director Graham Elliot is back again with his sandwich shop Grahamwich, located in River North. Making their triumphant returns are Lolla favorites Lobster Corndogs and Truffle and Parmesan Popcorn.

With so much going on this weekend, it’s important to keep those sugar levels up. So if you need a quick break or light snack, stop by Glazed and Infused for one of its specialty doughnuts.