The Big Deals 11.11.11

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The Sparkling Cinnamon Apple (Lunetta Prosecco, Lindemans Pomme green apple lambic, monin honey syrup with house made whipped cream) at Morton's

Updated: November 9, 2011 5:50PM

From upscale to low-cal, the Sun-Times’ “Big Deals” column brings readers the dish on food and drink specials that will not break the bank.

Birthday deal

Uncle Bub’s BBQ and Catering, 132 S. Cass, Westmont. Uncle Bub’s celebrates 14 years on Nov. 16 with special pricing that includes pulled pork sandwiches, $1.14; full slabs of St. Louis spare ribs, $14, and pints of Coronas and Labatt Blue, $2.14. Call (630) 493-9000; unclebubs.com.

Military Salute

Giordano’s, participating locations only. On Nov. 11, military personnel receive 20 percent off their bill with valid identification. Come in uniform and receive a free appetizer as well. Dine-in only; giordanos.com.

Sweet, tweet

Starfruit Cafe, mobile truck. Receive a free treat when the yogurt shop’s mobile truck hits the street Nov. 11 handing out complimentary frozen treats to thank patrons for a successful first year in Chicago. Track the truck’s location on Twitter. Visit starfruitcafe.com.

Onezies

Lobby Lounge at the JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W. Adams. On Nov. 11 select appetizers will be $1.11, 9:30 p.m. to 11:21 p.m. (for 111 minutes). Call (312) 660-8200; jwmarriottchic ago.com.

Rush-hour specials

Rhapsody, 65 E. Adams. Rush Hour Rhapsody specials are a burger and seasonal draft, $10, regularly $20-$22 (Monday); $5 cocktails and $5 bites (Wednesday). Call (312) 786-9911; rhapsody chicago.com.

Tenfold

Keefer’s Restaurant, 20 W. Kinzie. The River North restaurant marks 10 years in the neighborhood with $10 lunch specials crafted daily by executive chef John Hogan weekdays in November. Sunday dinner specials are $25, through Nov. 27. Order a lunch or dinner entree and receive complimentary valet parking. Call (312) 467-9525; keefersrestaurant.com.

Drink of the week

Morton’s the Steakhouse, all locations. There’s nothing like a little bling for the holidays. The restaurant’s newest drink, available through Dec. 31, is the Sparking Cinnamon Apple (Lunetta Prosecco, Lindemans Pomme green apple lambic, monin honey syrup with housemade whipped cream), $14. Visit mortons.com.

Deal of the week

Aria at the Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus. Hosts an Asian tea and dim sum party to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12, $35. Dishes include sweet dumpling dumplings, smoked rock shrimp tempura in a lettuce cup, and green tea mousse cake petit fours. Call (312) 444-9494; ariachicago.com.