marothisu wrote:
hah, Real bathhouses.

No I meant, I haven't been over by dare in a long while, is there there still steam/sauna in the building as a biz still going on?

kenji wrote:

marothisu wrote:
hah, Real bathhouses.

No I meant, I haven't been over by dare in a long while, is there there still steam/sauna in the building as a biz still going on?

Gotcha. Yes, there is now again. They closed 3+ years ago and the building was bought by an investor after that. After a few years and some set backs, they finally got to remodeling everything and finally did a soft opening the other day (minus the bar and some tanning beds they installed). So the answer is yes, there's now a steam/sauna/bathhouse going for the first time in 3+ years in that building. I am guessing it's still more of a Russian Banya as it was never really a legit Turkish Hamam (unfortunately). Good nonetheless.

I am just as excited for the food and the bar. It of course is a Russian inspired menu, but the executive chef there does have some credentials (Rodan, Japonais, L2O). We'll see how this turns out. It's good to see something new popping up, even if it used to be there for a long time. It is something different for the area (again) too.

marothisu wrote:

kenji wrote:

marothisu wrote:
hah, Real bathhouses.

No I meant, I haven't been over by dare in a long while, is there there still steam/sauna in the building as a biz still going on?

Gotcha. Yes, there is now again. They closed 3+ years ago and the building was bought by an investor after that. After a few years and some set backs, they finally got to remodeling everything and finally did a soft opening the other day (minus the bar and some tanning beds they installed). So the answer is yes, there's now a steam/sauna/bathhouse going for the first time in 3+ years in that building. I am guessing it's still more of a Russian Banya as it was never really a legit Turkish Hamam (unfortunately). Good nonetheless.

I am just as excited for the food and the bar. It of course is a Russian inspired menu, but the executive chef there does have some credentials (Rodan, Japonais, L2O). We'll see how this turns out. It's good to see something new popping up, even if it used to be there for a long time. It is something different for the area (again) too.

I'm planning to go the end of next month with a couple of co-workers. Hoping the food will be better (dare I hope cheaper too?) than at Sweatlodge.

Frank's Shrimp House, NW side.

Moved.

Finally opened their new storefront to 5052 W. Irving from their old place on W. Addison Ave, here on the NW Side.

Tonight was the first day/night they had the fryers going.

http://frankschicagoshrimp.com/menu/chicago/

Damn tasty Gulf shrimp product.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/32nzz4cmc49s4a0/8EZrpTSzyE

Dave148 wrote:

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. took over the shuttered Tilli's space at 1952 N. Halsted St. Now word comes the company is working on opening not one but three restaurants under one roof.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130121/BLOGS09/130129993/stella-rossa-pizza-coming-to-chicago

Hmmm ... looks like that nice patio will be gone given everything they plan for the space - I was never impressed with the food but Tilli's was a great spot to meet a friend, get a decent salad and sit for ages outside chatting ... I'll miss that.

Marcus Lemonis, the Lake Forest resident who bought Rose’s Wheat-Free Bakery & Cafe in Evanston last December, announced Wednesday that he would open a second location for the bakery in Highland Park.

http://highlandpark.patch.com/articles/lake-forest-millionaire-to-open-bakery-in-highland-park?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001

The Haute & The Dog opens today in the former Bagel on Damen space, 1252 N. Damen Ave.

fropones wrote:Billy Sunday, Matthias Merges' new bar, is slated to open next Friday, 1/18. Looks very interesting

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/01/10/billy-sunday-opening-next-friday.php

Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd
(773) 661-2485
http://billy-sunday.com/

According to an email I just received from them it is apparently opening tonight. Will try and get by this weekend to check it out.

This is great timing, since Billy Sunday has already been named one of America's Best New Bars!

Congrats to the entire Billy Sunday team on a well deserved honor!

Meanwhile in the Kingdom...

Lou Malnati's coming to Oak Park
Pizzeria moving into former Mancini's spot at 1038 Lake St, Oak Park later this year.

Tribune

Gino's East plans to move its River North pizzeria to the nearby building that once housed Michael Jordan's Restaurant.

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/article/20130125/CRED03/130129825/ginos-east-moving-river-north-location

According to Coast Sushi's facebook page, they will be opening another location in Evanston. I believe it will be in the old Jackie's spot. It's exciting news for me-they're moving nearby so I don't have to drive to Bucktown!

Dave148 wrote:

Gino's East plans to move its River North pizzeria to the nearby building that once housed Michael Jordan's Restaurant.

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/article/20130125/CRED03/130129825/ginos-east-moving-river-north-location

Is this different from MJ's steakhouse? I thought that was still open.

Pie Lady wrote:

Dave148 wrote:

Gino's East plans to move its River North pizzeria to the nearby building that once housed Michael Jordan's Restaurant.

http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/article/20130125/CRED03/130129825/ginos-east-moving-river-north-location

Is this different from MJ's steakhouse? I thought that was still open.

The steakhouse is on Michigan Ave in the Intercontinental Hotel.

Krakus Homemade Sausage, 4772 N. Milwaukee, is papered over.

Carm's Beef Closes Its Doors Permanently

Carm's Beef, a local Tinley Park restaurant, closed its doors the week of Jan. 21. A note on the door states the reason for the closure as 'a lack of support'.

http://tinleypark.patch.com/articles/ca ... o-13123714

Sad to see the Carm's store close. Carm's was my intro to Italian Beef many, many years ago at it's first store on Cicero and the Ike. I followed it to it's Berwyn locations and on to the Hillside site in later years. The sandwiches were always good IB's, but they were more enjoyable to me for the distinctive Carm's taste that would bring on the great memories of those earlier years when the '57 Chevy would make the late night stop at the Cicero Carm's for a bag of beefs.

Carm's Beef Closes Its Doors Permanently

Carm's Beef, a local Tinley Park restaurant, closed its doors the week of Jan. 21. A note on the door states the reason for the closure as 'a lack of support'.

Well, at least Joe and Steve both supported Carm's, judging from the photos on the wall of the Tinley Park place.

As noted here, Baghdad Kabab at Lawrence/Kedzie is closed.

Also, as noted here, Pizza D.O.C. in Lincoln Square has been rebranded Himmel's and changed the menu to more of a European bistro concept (but pizza is still on the menu).

Vinny wrote:As noted here, Baghdad Kabab at Lawrence/Kedzie is closed.

Also, as noted here, Pizza D.O.C. in Lincoln Square has been rebranded Himmel's and changed the menu to more of a European bistro concept (but pizza is still on the menu).

Hi,

The chef-owner of Pizza D.O.C. taught a DankHaus cooking class. I wasn't there, though I heard she had pizzas brought over from her restaurant.

Maybe returning to her German roots is a good thing, especially since there are so few German restaurants.

Regards,

Fannie May outlet store opens in Tinley

A Fannie May outlet store opened last month at 159th Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park.
708-429-0685.

It would appear that the people behind Naha are opening a new restaurant called Brindille sometime mid-Winter.

"Brindille...a branch, twig, with new growth in French"

Our new Parisian inspired restaurant at 534 N. Clark Street will be opening in mid-Winter. Sexy, small, intimate and refined, this new 50 seat "dinner only" restaurant will captivate you with the design, textures and style of modern Paris.

Bottleneck Management, the team behind Old Town Pour House, South Branch and Sweetwater, has tapped chef Scott Walton (Markethouse) to serve as executive chef at its forthcoming restaurant, Howells & Hood, set to open in March in the base of the Tribune Tower.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130128/BLOGS09/130129808/first-look-at-howells-hood-in-tribune-tower

Frank's Shrimp House on Addison Ave, closed and moved to 5052 W. Irving in Portage Park

http://frankschicagoshrimp.com/menu/chicago/

Frank’s Chicago Shrimp House
5052 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
773-286-2533


Know the difference- Mon-Sat 11-10
Taste the difference- Friday 11-10:30
WE USE ONLY GULF SHRIMP Sunday 12-9

italian beef "]Sad to see the Carm's store close. Carm's was my intro to Italian Beef many, many years ago at it's first store on Cicero and the Ike. I followed it to it's Berwyn locations and on to the Hillside site in later years. The sandwiches were always good IB's, but they were more enjoyable to me for the distinctive Carm's taste that would bring on the great memories of those earlier years when the '57 Chevy would make the late night stop at the Cicero Carm's for a bag of beefs.[/quote]
So, the one in Tinley Park, closed too??

Haven't seen anything on this anywhere, but just came across this on the Trib this morning. City Provisions is closed.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-city-provisions-closes,0,4965192.story

madopal wrote:Haven't seen anything on this anywhere, but just came across this on the Trib this morning. City Provisions is closed.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-city-provisions-closes,0,4965192.story

Yes, sad news. Condolences are being posted in the City Provisions thread.

Just heard about a new Indonesian Street Food joint in Lincoln Park.

http://rickshawrepublic.com/
2312 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

turkob wrote:Just heard about a new Indonesian Street Food joint in Lincoln Park.

http://rickshawrepublic.com/
2312 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Cendol!!!

Per Eater, Bin Wine Cafe has closed (new, unconfirmed concept to possibly open in the space), and Salud Tequila Lounge is closing February 2. I hope people in Wicker Park don't go too thirsty, or sober.