There are precious few days of summer left (as last weekend's weather gently reminded us). Make each and every one of them count with some of August's best seasonal discoveries.
• Rick Gresh's weekly al fresco market-to-table dinners at Primehouse are scheduled to run through October. But for supreme enjoyment, go soon, before the nighttime temperature falls and seasonal ingredients drop off the menu.
• Speaking of tomatoes, the many-hued beauties are at their best right now, and rarely look better than when dressed up with a little bacon, lettuce, aioli and rustic bread. The TomatoFest BLT Bonanza is still going strong, so head to one of the 16 participating restaurants today.
• Turning lemons into limoncello is a no-brainer with chef John des Rosiers' recipe. Yuzu and key lime juice put a new spin on the old-school liqueur.
• Also perfect for an outdoor party: Fritz Pastry's Summer Afternoon Cake. This subtly sweet dessert begs to be drizzled with honey and enjoyed with the sun on your face and the breeze in your hair.
• Oak Park isn't going anywhere, but it's never been more picnic-friendly than right now. We've got your summer Saturday eating itinerary all worked out--with plenty of time to visit a few Frank Lloyd Wright classics, of course.
