October is National Pizza Month, and just in time for the saucy celebration, two restaurants are rolling out the dough in a big way. While one spot amplifies their regular pizza menu with a different pie each and every day of the month, another one welcomes a New York City pizza-maker for a one day pizza takeover.

Now that football season is underway, you’re probably hungry. Sure there are all the usual tailgating suspects, but this year you’ve got a myriad of new dining options, thanks to a slew of restaurants getting in on the action. From tailgate provisions to game day specials, here are some of the hottest tickets around town this season.
 

As Oktoberfest gets underway, a weeks-long excuse to drink and be merry, Allium at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago joins Four Seasons Hotels nationwide for Septembeer. The widespread beer fest is an apt foray into Oktoberfest, featuring a beer-focused menu of local brews that pair perfectly with some of Allium’s gourmet bar snacks.