All too often, a night out at the theater means compromising on an acceptable dinner. It doesn’t have to be that way, at least when it comes to the houses hosting the shows in this week’s features. Don’t kid yourself. Nothing in the lobby will make you happy at intermission.



           Show: Congo Square Theatre, Lincoln Park      Dinner: Somerset
                                      1112 N. State
                                          312-586-2150somersetchicago.com

Show: Unity Temple, Oak ParkDinner: Katy’s Dumplings 1113 Lake, Oak Park 708-383-9888katysdumpling.com