For an escape to Lombardy …
Osteria Langhe has you covered. Cameron Grant’s $55 Taste of Piemonte menu features four courses, including classics like carne crude and vitello tonnato. Wine pairings are $30. 2824 W. Armitage Ave., Logan Square
For beer in a boot …
Snag a seat at Funkenhausen. German-Southern bites like zucchini schnitzel and jalapeño butter biscuits are 50 percent off from 5 to 6 p.m., while beers are $5 and cocktails are $7. 1709 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
For an indulgent happy hour …
Head to Nonnina. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and includes $6 wines, $7 cocktails, and lots of affordable snacks, like meatballs, Parmesan truffle fries, and freshly shucked oysters. 340 N. Clark St., River North
For Wine Wednesday with a South American spin …
Pull up a chair at El Che Steakhouse & Bar. Whether you’re heading in for John Manion’s Argentine-inspired dishes or just hitting the bar, you’ll find half-off bottles of wine. 845 W. Washington Blvd., Near West Side
For all-American classics …
It’s Hump Night All Night at Wood. The $19 special consists of an entrée and a selected cocktail, wine, or beer. Indulge in a Negroni and housemade porcini radiatore pasta. 3335 N. Halsted St., Lake View East
For sake and sushi …
Pop by Sunda from 4 to 6 p.m. Shareables, such as shishito peppers and lumpia, start at $4, while sushi rolls and glasses of wine are $6. Cans of sake, including Tozai Night Swim, are $14. 110 W. Illinois St., River North