Food 411
Chef Martial Noguier of one sixtyblue, 1400 W. Randolph, has created lively summer dishes and a weekly special. On Fridays all summer long, Noguier offers a rotating three-course meal; $38. Noguier extends the bar menu with two new summer entries. Details: (312) 850-0303.
Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago and Mystic Blue cruise lines' Fourth of July celebrations kick off Thursday. The holiday cruises feature dinner, live entertainment and open bar. Guests must be 21 and older and present valid i.d. to board.
Odyssey Independence Day cruises are Thursday and Friday. Boarding time is 6:30 p.m.; $139.90.
Spirit of Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruise is Thursday. Boarding begins at 7 p.m.; $109.09.
Mystic Blue Independence Day cruises are Thursday and Friday. Boarding begins at 7 p.m.; $109.90. The Fireworks Cruises will continue Wednesdays and Saturdays through the summer. The ships dock at Navy Pier, 65 E. Grand. Details: (877) 299-7783.
Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton, unveils the art of entertaining during a daylong Fourth of July celebration from 11:30 a.m. Friday to 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Activities include a live art installation from 9 p.m. to midnight. Details: (312) 850-5005.
Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage, offers 43 percent off food bills today and Thursday in honor of its 43rd anniversary. Details: (773) 281-9101.