Morton’s secret menu item

Shhh. Morton’s The Steakhouse has a new top-secret menu item. But we’re willing to share, as long as you promise not to tell. Wink, wink. The new lobster mac features a whole small lobster tossed with cavatappi pasta, rich cheddar cheese sauce, lobster stock and seasoned bread crumbs for $25.

Morton’s The Steakhouse has suburban locations in Naperville, Schaumburg, Rosemont and Northbrook. mortons.com/.

Late-night date night at Roka Akor

Take your love on a late-night date night at Roka Akor. Book your table after 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and arrive to a complimentary glass of sparkling wine followed by a complimentary dessert after dinner. Dating an early bird? Happy hour specials in the bar include crispy spicy tuna maki for $6, salmon avocado maki for $6, beef and kimchee dumplings for $4.50, and diver sea scallops for $7.25. Only from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Roka Akor is at 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie. (847) 329-7650 or rokaakor.com.

Official’s B.B.o.D.o.M.

Don’t miss Official’s Time Out’s B.B.o.D.o.M. What’s that, you ask? Beer, burger or dessert of the month. Through December, it’s a burger stuffed with cheddar cheese and bacon for $4.99, $4 Miskatonic beers and brownie a la mode for $3.99.

Official’s Time Out is at 2354 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 310-3227 or officialstimeout.com.

— Sara Hooker