Dine Out for Gulf Coast!

The Publican is one of four Chicago restaurants participating in "Dine Out for Gulf Coast." (Photo: Bob Briskey Photography)


It's really a horrible situation down on the Gulf Coast after the massive BP oil spill, and many families are suffering.

A number of high-profile chefs and restaurants across the country have joined forces for Dine Out for Gulf Coast, which will benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund.

Following are the Chicago restaurants participating June 10-12:

avec

Blackbird

North Pond Cafe

Publican

Each restaurant will customize its own Dine Out for the Gulf Coast benefit program.

Some restaurants will contribute a percentage of total sales for the day; others will donate the sales from specific menu items; while others will offer specialty cocktails with a dollar-value from sales donated to the fund.