CHICAGOLAND PARENTS FIND WHERE KIDS EAT FREE USING KIDWINKS.com

Kidwinks.com, a website developed by Nina Taluc and Jean Lemke, two Park Ridge, IL moms, offers a unique way for parents in the Chicago area to save money when dining out with their children. Kidwinks’ Kids Eat Free Calendar allows parents to click on any day of the calendar to get a list of restaurants offering “kids eat free” or other kids’ dining deals on that day.

Taluc says “With over 200 kids’ dining deals for the Chicago area, we have compiled what is easily the most comprehensive database of its kind, and in these troubled economic times, parents really appreciate this resource.” Lemke adds “The Kids Eat Free Calendar is one of the most popular features on our site, and when I include a link to “kids eat free” specials in our e-newsletter, it is always the most popular click-through.”

Some examples of what can be found using the Kids Eat Free Calendar on kidwinks.com are:

Incredible Deals:

• Bogart's in Rosemont, IL – Family Night – On Tuesdays, up to 3 FREE kids meals for each adult entree purchase. Bogart's is located on the Premier Level of the Muvico Theatre in Rosemont.
• McKenna's Restaurant in Rolling Meadows, IL – On any day, up to 4 kids eat free when ordered from the kid's menu per full paying adult.
• Pinstripes in Northbrook, IL – Mom &Tots Playdate every Tuesday & Thursday, 10am - noon; Kids can enjoy a complimentary yogurt & fresh food buffet and parents enjoy a free coffee station while bowling. Kids bowl for $5 and Moms bowl free. On Sundays, kids 12 & under eat FREE at the Pintastic Brunch.

Local Favorites:

• Al Primo Canto, 5414 W. Devon, Chicago, IL - Kids 6 and under eat free at Al Primo Canto when you order the all you can eat family feast, served family style. They also eat free for Sunday brunch..
• Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar – 3358 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL - Kids under age 11 eat free Monday – Friday at this modern-day bistro in Lakeview. Parents can enjoy upscale Italian food while the kids munch on pizza, pasta and ice cream.
• Sage Grille, 260 Greenbay Road, Highwood, IL - Kids under 12 eat free from the Kid’s Menu Sunday through Thursday. One child eats for free with every purchase of an adult entree.

Chain Restaurants:

• Denny's - Many Chicago area locations - Kids eat free Tuesday nights and in some locations Saturday nights too, 4 pm to 10 pm at participating restaurants.
• Steak 'n' Shake - Kids eat free at all Steak n Shake restaurants throughout the Chicago area on Saturday and Sunday. For each adult who spends at least $9.00, one child gets a free kids meal. This offer is for dine-in customers only.
• Colonial Cafe – Many Chicago area locations - Every Monday night after 4:00 pm, Kids Eat Free. The first Monday of each month is CLOWN NIGHT!

Kidwinks member Sue Biagi says “With four kids under the age of nine, eating out can get quite expensive for our family. The Kids Eat Free Calendar on kidwinks.com is a lifesaver for me.”

Kidwinks.com is free for all to use, and restaurants may list their kids meal specials on the Kids Eat Free Calendar for free.

Kidwinks.com makes Chicagoland parent’s lives easier by providing an all-encompassing resource to find kid-friendly activities, events, restaurants, shops and services. For more information, please visit www.kidwinks.com.