North Shore Restaurant Month is on. Here’s how and where you can dig in.

It’s a big year.

No, literally, it is a big year — a leap year in fact, 366 days instead of 365.

And it will pay dividends for North Shore diners, because North Shore Restaurant Month and its special offers will last one more day than usual.

Restaurant month begins Thursday, Feb. 1, and with more than 80 local restaurants participating, diners are not short on options to receive special offers through Feb. 29. Things kick off at 8 a.m. with free treats until 9 a.m. at Central Station Coffee and Tea in Wilmette.

The deals range from free desserts or appetizers to a percentage off your bill — some offers require discount codes. Make sure to check with the restaurant on any other limitations.

North Shore Restaurant Month is a program from the Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. Below is a list of participating restaurants in The Record‘s coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe; Highland Park participates in Lake County Restaurant Week, traditionally in April).

For a full list of participating restaurants, including spots in Evanston, Skokie, Glenview and Northbrook, visit the North Shore Restaurant Month website. With questions, email jengel@cnscvb.com.

One-day-only freebies:

• 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Central Station Coffee and Tea, Wilmette
• 8-9 a.m. Feb. 8 at Quahwah House, Skokie
• 8-9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Glenview Grind, Glenview
• 12-1 p.m. Feb. 16 at Edzo’s Burger Shop, Evanston
• 8-9 a.m. Feb. 23 at Three Tarts Bakery, Northfield

All Month Long (locations in Record coverage area)

Aboyer, 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• Prix Fixe menu (not valid on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14)

Avli, 566 Chestnut St., Winnetka
• Free dessert with purchase of entree (not valid on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14)

Buck Russell’s, 1137 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette
• Free mini sweet tray of 24 with purchase of catering order over $150 (Discount code: NSRM23)

Central Station Coffee and Tea, 1150 Central Ave., Wilmette
• Free cup of soup with purchase of any sandwich (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Convito Cafe and Market, 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette
• Prix Fixe menu (after 5 p.m.)

Fred’s Garage, 574 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• 15% off check (Monday-Thursday)

Grateful Bites, 899 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• 15% off check

Guanajuato, 1005 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• Free guacamole with purchase of lunch/dinner entree

Guidhall Restaurant, 694 Vernon Ave., Glencoe
• Free dessert with purchase of entree

The Happ Inn, 305 Happ Road, Northfield
• Prix Fixe menu

Hometown Coffee and Juice, 700 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, and 749 Elm St., Winnetka
• 15% off check

Napolita Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 1126 Central Ave., Wilmette
• Free dessert with purchase of entree (not valid on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14)

Pescadero Seafood and Oyster Bar, 1167 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
• Free dessert with purchase of entree (not valid on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14)

Pit & Tap, 1168 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
• 15% off check (not valid on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11, or Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14)

Pizza by Sal, 1133 Greanleaf Ave., Wilmette
• 15% off family meals with discount code NSRM24

Pomeroy, 844 Spurce St., Winnetka
• 15% off takeout orders with discount code NSRM24

Sophia Steak, 1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
• 15% off takeout orders with discount code NSRM24

Spirit Elephant, 924 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
• 15% off check (not valid on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14)

Stacked and Folded, 551 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka
• 15% off check

Stormy’s Tavern & Grille, 1735 Orchard Lane, Northfield
• 10% off check

Taco Nano, 1742 Orchard Lane, Northfield
• 15% off check

Taverna Naxos, 111 Green Bay Road, Wilmette

• Prix Fixe Menu

Valley Lodge Tavern, 1141 Central Ave., Wilmette
• 15% off check

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