Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - 2015
Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - 2015
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Post #751 - November 9th, 2015, 10:28 amBR wrote:Rif wrote:Octarine wrote:Middle Eastern Flair on Harlem is closed. I loved their falafel and breads. I hadn't gone in for a week or two because of Ramadan but I stopped by today and the place is empty, bare to the walls.
The sign on the door promises info on a new location "soon".
This is what happened to Middle Eastern Flair
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/norridge/news/ct-nhh-mattress-store-tl-0326-20150323-story.html
Before they closed, the owners son in law who worked the pm shift, said they were moving around Irving Park Rd and Cumberland Av.
I guess that fell thru! Hope they open soon. Nicest people.
Rif
Good news - it did not fall through. Middle Eastern Flair will be reopening on Irving Park, a little east of Cumberland at Pittsburgh . . . just across the street from Bob-O's. The space is large, but there's a lot of work to be done. I walked in to find some familiar faces and spoke to them. They said there hoping to open in about two months. I'll keep you posted.
Here's the building, with the old sign moved here from the Harlem Avenue location. I can't wait!
Well, I guess any glimmer of hope I had that Joseph's would re-open is now gone.
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Post #752 - November 9th, 2015, 9:14 pmO'Neils in Winnetka.What disease did cured ham actually have?
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Post #753 - November 9th, 2015, 9:16 pmElfin wrote:O'Neils in Winnetka.
?"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #754 - November 9th, 2015, 11:04 pmElfin wrote:O'Neils in Winnetka.
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Post #755 - November 10th, 2015, 6:02 amElfin wrote:O'Neils in Winnetka.
AFAIK, O'Neil's has been open for years, and remains open.
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Post #756 - November 10th, 2015, 8:38 amO'Neils is indeed closing...
http://dailynorthshore.com/2015/11/07/oneils-restaurant-closing-after-24-years/
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Post #757 - November 10th, 2015, 10:15 amnr706 wrote:Elfin wrote:O'Neils in Winnetka.
AFAIK, O'Neil's has been open for years, and remains open.
Only until January 1, 2016O’Neil’s Restaurant, 1003 Green Bay Road, will cease operating on Jan. 1 2016. “It’s been a great run, but its time for someone else to come in with a new concept,” said O’Neil’s owner Patrick O’Neil.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #758 - November 10th, 2015, 9:30 pmBallaro, a new Italian restaurant from Josh Kaplan (Sherman's son) and Mark Newman, is open in Highwood in the old Gabe's Backdoor Lounge/Pop's space on Green Bay Road. The menu looks like it has some intriguing items, especially for this neck of the woods.
Ballaro
http://www.ballarohw.com/
214 GREEN BAY ROAD
HIGHWOOD, IL 60040
(847) 780-3396
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Post #759 - November 12th, 2015, 4:11 pmSpotted a another new place in Highwood on a drive this afternoon. Scotty's on Sheridan, serving "modern American cuisine" according to its website. It's in the northernmost strip mall with along the stretch across from Ft. Sheridan.
Scotty's on Sheridan
(847) 926-7593
810 Sheridan Road
Highwood, IL 60040
http://www.scottysonsheridan.com/
Also noticed the Tap House in Highwood has a new name, something like Barrel Craft or whatnot. The location is no longer listed on the Tap House web site, so its gone indie. Will be interesting to see what changes they make.
And back in Highland Park, according to Patch, the Ravinia BBQ and Grill on Roger Williams is closing after 30 years.Last edited by AlexG on November 15th, 2015, 3:15 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #760 - November 13th, 2015, 3:02 pmScotty was the host/bartender/server in the captain's quarters bar in the basement of Lovells in Lake Forest. He was there for ages and had a big following. I have not been to the new place yet, but I heard he would be staffing it with a lot of people from Lovells, both front and back of the house. He is a great guy, and I wish him well.
-Will
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Post #761 - November 13th, 2015, 10:13 pmWhile driving by this evening, we noticed that the old Max's space on Western at Ardmore is now VPT (Vince's Pizzeria and Taqueria). Their motto: Everyone's Favorites Under One Roof! It seems to be a second store, the first being at 1527 W. Devon. The Western store seems to have just opened yesterday according to their Facebook page. I know nothing about Vince's but am not sure about burgers plus Tex-Mex plus pizza....
VPT
5754 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 274-7018
http://vinceschicago.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Vinceschicago/
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Post #762 - November 14th, 2015, 11:48 amIn Evanston, Arlen's Chicken is now open in the space formerly occupied by DMK Burger & Fish. In addition to fried chicken, they still have the DMK milk shakes (including "the only DMK location where you can get the toasted marshmallow flavor year-round", per an article about Arlen's in Chicago magazine).
Arlen's Chicken - A DMK Restaurant
815 Noyes St.
Evanston 60201
847-424-8226
arlenschicken.com
Facebook page
closed Mondays and TuesdaysLast edited by nsxtasy on November 14th, 2015, 6:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #763 - November 14th, 2015, 5:59 pmEvA wrote:While driving by this evening, we noticed that the old Max's space on Western at Ardmore
Wow, didn't even realize Max's was gone.
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Post #764 - November 16th, 2015, 9:56 amThe defunct Dairy Queen on Howard just west of Ridge has a sign on it that says "Maxwell Style Grill" is opening soon.
Same folks at the closed Maxwell Style Street Grill in Lincolnwood?“Assuredly it is a great accomplishment to be a novelist, but it is no mediocre glory to be a cook.” -- Alexandre Dumas
"I give you Chicago. It is no London and Harvard. It is not Paris and buttermilk. It is American in every chitling and sparerib. It is alive from tail to snout." -- H.L. Mencken
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Post #765 - November 16th, 2015, 2:27 pmFarm Bar, the truncated version of Farmhouse, will open at 5 p.m. today in Lakeview, bringing a taste of Farmhouse's spots in River North and Evanston.
http://chicago.eater.com/2015/11/16/974 ... -menu-openNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #766 - November 16th, 2015, 3:44 pmsundevilpeg wrote:Here's the skinny on Hearth, the restaurant replacing Quince at the Homestead in Evanston. They're aiming for a mid-November opening.
Hearth will be open Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4-10 p.m. and Sunday, 4-9:30 p.m.
Hearth Restaurant
1625 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847.570.8400
Site: http://www.hearthrestaurant.net/
Twitter: @Hearth_Evanston
Facebook: Hearth-RestaurantHearth, replacing Evanston's Quince, opens tomorrow
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... s-tomorrowNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #767 - November 16th, 2015, 4:08 pmI just spoke to Jacquy Pfeiffer of Kings of Pastry fame.
He saw me staring as I stopped my stride dead when I noticed him in the old Auntie Annie space in the pedway at Block 37.
He said they will be doing a holiday pop up in the space.
Hello Holidazed shoppers and office workers in the Loop. This should be smashing.Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #768 - November 17th, 2015, 7:30 amLong Grove Café at 235 Robert Parker Coffin Rd Long Grove has closed. They have a sign outside that says that Village Pizza & BBQ is coming soon.
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Post #769 - November 17th, 2015, 9:31 amBand of Bohemia, a culinary brewhouse from Alinea alums Craig Sindelar and Michael Carroll (also formerly at Half Acre and Dark Matter) -- with executive chef Matt DuBois and chef de cuisine Kevin McMullen (both formerly at EL Ideas, etc.) -- is slated to open this Thursday (11/19). The bar is helmed by Carlos Matias (Acadia, Punch House) and Coffee & Tea program is curated by Tom Santelle, also an Alinea alum.
4710 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-4710
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #770 - November 17th, 2015, 10:25 amFinally someone is about to move into the old Flatlander's location in Lincolnshire. Surprised I missed this back in March.
Half Day Brewing Company Set to Debut This Fall at the Village Green
of LincolnshireLINCOLNSHIRE, IL (March 18, 2015) – Restaurant goers & beer enthusiasts alike will
have a new place to go to satisfy their cravings for classic American pub fare and unique,
handcrafted brews.
Half Day Brewing Company, locally owned and operated by Scott Ward and Mark Zych,
plans to open its first location in late Fall 2015 at the Village Green of Lincolnshire,
formerly occupied by Flatlander’s Restaurant and Brewery.
This 14,000 square foot venue will serve a wide variety of craft beers, brewed on-site,
such as: Chieftain IPA, Black Hawk Lager, Aptakistic Stout, Meridian Navel Wheat, Sun
Dance Shandy, seasonal ales and more. “Our focus is small-batch unique, handcrafted
beers built for the adventurous beer enthusiast as well as a good selection of
local/national brews on tap.” In addition to quality craft brews the pub will serve
premium liquors, domestic and imported bottled beers and a selection of wines.
While beer is a strong focus, Half Day Brewing Company will also specialize in delicious
square wood-fired pizzas made with a sourdough starter. Guest’s favorites will be the
Chicken and Avocado, Mushroom Lovers, and the “Brewhouse” utilizing ingredients like
roasted garlic cream, coal-roasted tomatoes, artichokes, black olives, fresh mozzarella,
olive oil and sea salt.
The pub style menu will also offer fresh hand patty grilled signature burgers like the
“Half Day Brew Burger”, topped with truffle butter, truffle shitake mushrooms, cola red
grilled onions, roasted red peppers then smothered with "Chieftain IPA" cheese sauce and
served on brioche bun. The “Norb” will be topped with garlic butter, bacon Jam, sliced red
onion, blue & gruyere cheese topped with arugula and served on a French roll. All burgers
and Ciabatta sandwiches will be served with seasoned homemade pub potato chips.
A wide variety of appetizers, risottos, main plates, salads and soon to be famous “bomb
pie” for dessert, are sure to please most everyone’s appetite
Located at 200 Village Green in the Village Green of Lincolnshire, Half Day Brewing
Company will be open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining with the entire menu
available until last call.
Half Day Brewing Company
200 Village Green
Lincolnshire IL 60069
http://halfdaybrewing.com/
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Post #771 - November 17th, 2015, 10:56 amAlexG wrote:Also noticed the Tap House in Highwood has a new name, something like Barrel Craft or whatnot. The location is no longer listed on the Tap House web site, so its gone indie. Will be interesting to see what changes they make.
You are correct, Tap House Highwood is no more - they are now called Barrel Crossing Tap and Grill. The new menu starts tomorrow.
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Post #772 - November 17th, 2015, 3:37 pmBiograph Diner Taking Over Clarke's Space in Lincoln Park
http://chicago.eater.com/2015/11/17/975 ... raph-dinerNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #773 - November 19th, 2015, 1:20 pmEvA wrote:While driving by this evening, we noticed that the old Max's space on Western at Ardmore is now VPT (Vince's Pizzeria and Taqueria). Their motto: Everyone's Favorites Under One Roof! It seems to be a second store, the first being at 1527 W. Devon. The Western store seems to have just opened yesterday according to their Facebook page. I know nothing about Vince's but am not sure about burgers plus Tex-Mex plus pizza....
VPT
5754 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 274-7018
http://vinceschicago.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Vinceschicago/
Correction per DNAInfo: Vince's on Devon has moved to the Western Avenue site and is serving "colossal burgers" and fancy milkshakes.
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Post #774 - November 19th, 2015, 4:20 pmThe ex-White Castle in Des Plaines (on River just south of the Rand/Manheim 5 Corners intersection) has nearly completed being turned into a Popeye's, and should be open shortly, according to the Mt Prospect Journal.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #775 - November 19th, 2015, 4:56 pmAripa's in Oak Park is closing per their Facebook and an article in the local press (I cannot find the link anymore).
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Post #776 - November 19th, 2015, 7:08 pmIn Chicago's Tri-Taylor/ Medical District neighborhood-
a new Indian Restaurant is opening (soft opening this past week- and the Grand Opening tomorrow the 20th of November)
Ryhana's Cuisine
2253 W. Taylor Street
Chicago,IL.60612
312.251.1234
http://www.ryhanascuisine.com
Mom- The-Chef, was used to cooking for her community (mostly catering) - and her son talked her into opening her own place.
We shared their Pepper Chicken- served ala-carte....and 2 Paratha's @ .75 cents each. Very fresh and peppery
boneless chicken thighs, seasoned with lots of garlic and ginger and topped w/ scallions and cilantro.
Very flavorful- not too "wet" of a curry-really nice home-cookin'!
Note:
A VERY Tiny setup - one small counter- and one 4-top is the extent of the seating.
The "word" must be out, though - because there was a steady stream of UIC-looking-students as well as
plenty of neighborhood folks.
Mom (The Chef/ Proprietor) is from Mumbai- and her food reflects that region of Indian cooking.
No Tandoori Oven- regulations- special exhaust/venting and $$$- led to them not having a Nan-cooker.
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Post #777 - November 19th, 2015, 9:22 pmLooks like something may be going into the old Dorado space at 2301 W. Foster. Anyone have info?
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Post #778 - November 20th, 2015, 9:13 amBR wrote:Looks like something may be going into the old Dorado space at 2301 W. Foster. Anyone have info?
They've been working on that space for months. Haven't seen any indication of what it's going to be.-Mary
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Post #779 - November 20th, 2015, 7:56 pmThe food court at Mitsuwa is going through openings, closings, and general re-arranging. All new tables, so it looks much nicer now. The Jockey Wok-and-Roll Chinese place is gone. The place that had tempura has been replaced. A hole in the wall of food stalls promises a hand-made udon shop from Japan "coming this fall." Happily, Santouka is still there, since a big bowl of miso ramen with extra pork was my main reason for being there this evening. But looking forward to trying the hand-made udon (with special flour flown in from Japan, the sign says)."All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan
http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
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Post #780 - November 21st, 2015, 11:06 amLooks like something may be going into the old Dorado space at 2301 W. Foster. Anyone have info?
We looked at the space next door for "The Budlong"... same building owner as 2301 w. foster - he's opening a breakfast spot, he compared it to Egg Harbor when we spoke. Really nice remodel job - it was almost done last year when we looked at it, I would assume he's just waiting for the chef/concept to develop. Those details were unclear last time I spoke to him.I love comfortable food, and comfortable restaurants.
http://pitbarbq.com
http://thebudlong.com
http://denveraf.com
