Judging by the pink, altruistic glow radiating all month long, it’s clear that National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us. To mark the occasion, to raise awareness and support for breast cancer foundations such as Lynn Sage, Susan G. Komen and Bright Pink, restaurants and bars throughout Chicago are joining the good fight with pink-tinted specials for a good cause.

When a world-renowned chef hosts a book tour for something titled Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef, there’s really no better restaurant to celebrate than Balena. Said chef is Massimo Bottura of Three Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, and he’ll be coming through Chicago on his international book tour on October 15.

One Off Hospitality (management company for Blackbird, avec, The Violet Hour, The Publican, Big Star, Publican Quality Meats, and Nico Osteria) is rolling out high-end drink menus. From the boisterous bar program at Big Star to the lauded cocktail list at The Violet Hour, top-shelf spirits are just as paramount as top-tier farm purveyors for food menus. In a move to further showcase some of these exceptional spirits, a few members of the One Off gamut are offering new designated drinks and reserve beverage lists.