Openings and Closings, Comings and Goings
Openings and Closings, Comings and Goings
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Post #961 - August 26th, 2008, 9:18 pmIn a major victory for Greater Woodfield area diners, the Old Country Buffet on Barrington Rd has closed and the following sign is up in its former space:
Coming soon! Priscilla's Ultimate Soulfood Cafeteria #2
I can't wait! No opening date was stated and I can't find any info on their website.
Kim
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Post #962 - August 27th, 2008, 4:42 am"Feed The Beast" on the corner of Lincoln and Cullom has beed "closed for remodeling" for 3 months. There does not appear to be any remodeling going on....defended from strong temptations to social ambition by a still stronger taste for tripe and onions." Screwtape in The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
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Post #963 - August 27th, 2008, 6:12 amI just walked by Sweet Occasions and More on Clark Street last night (5306 N Clark), and they seem to be closed down. No idea when that happened. I tried calling this morning to see if I'd get a recorded message telling me if they were just moving somewhere or something, but the number has been "temporarily disconnected".
I'm sad; I really liked their ice cream. And that location was super convenient to my house. Anyone know anything about this? They always seemed to have a lot of business when I was out and about.
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Post #964 - August 27th, 2008, 7:52 amAnnabelle wrote:I just walked by Sweet Occasions and More on Clark Street last night (5306 N Clark), and they seem to be closed down. No idea when that happened. I tried calling this morning to see if I'd get a recorded message telling me if they were just moving somewhere or something, but the number has been "temporarily disconnected".
I'm sad; I really liked their ice cream. And that location was super convenient to my house. Anyone know anything about this? They always seemed to have a lot of business when I was out and about.
They've had temporary signage up at Bryn Mawr and Kenmore indicating they'll be opening soon. Don't know what their schedule is like, but hopefully they're just moving, not closing down.
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Post #965 - August 27th, 2008, 7:55 amHi,
"Closed for remodeling" is often a death rattle, when may be they really mean: "Closed for refinancing, if ever."
Regards,Cathy2
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Post #966 - August 27th, 2008, 8:47 amAnnabelle said:I just walked by Sweet Occasions and More on Clark Street last night (5306 N Clark), and they seem to be closed down. No idea when that happened. I tried calling this morning to see if I'd get a recorded message telling me if they were just moving somewhere or something, but the number has been "temporarily disconnected
i was in Sweet Occasions this weekend and despite a huge crowd there was very little product in the cases. I bought some cupcakes that were incredibly stale and I was really sad about it. The ice cream case was mostly empty -- and there was very little candy anywhere in the place. I asked what the deal was and I got a shrug. So...whatever the issue was/is - they didn't want to discuss.
It'll be a loss for the neighborhood if they're gone for good. It was a nice little place to go have a sweet nosh or a quick sandwich.
s
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Post #967 - August 27th, 2008, 1:20 pmLatest issue of Time Out has a neat-o article about the Publican. Look for it in mid-September
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Post #968 - August 27th, 2008, 5:17 pmFrom the brand-new "Dish":
"Sweet Occasions and More (5306 N. Clark St.), an Andersonville ice-cream/candy parlor, has closed. . . ."
No mention of a relocation to Kenmore & Bryn Mawr, either. Updates as events warrant.
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Post #969 - August 28th, 2008, 1:13 amIl Covo on Damen has closed and will reopen as the Bristol: http://www.timeout.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/?p=5951After a bit of speculation and generic “Bucktown” references from other local blogs, we got the scoop on the location for The Bristol, the highly anticipated collaboration between former one sixtyblue GM John Ross, former N9ne GM Phillip Walters and chef Chris Pandel, an alum of NYC’s Café Boulud and Rick Tramonto’s arsenal of eateries. The Bristol will open in the former Il Covo space (2152 N Damen Ave) in mid-September. Il Covo will serve their last meal tomorrow.
Bristol stuff I’m psyched for includes:
* A bar snacks menu of things like dill and sea salt “monkey bread” pull-aparts
* A “5th Quarter” charcuterie chalkboard, listing house-cured sausages, smoked terrines and roasted marrow bones
* A brunch menu (slated to start in October) that includes biscuits with honey butter and sausage gravy
* Entrees that average under $20
* A cocktail list by star bartender Debbie Peek that ranges from Moscow Mule era classics to seasonal, contemporary creations like a pear and elderflower combo
* A wine list packed with biodynamic and organic picks
…and six taps pouring local brews, one dedicated to cask ale.
2152 N Damen Ave between Shakespeare and Webster Aves
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Post #970 - August 28th, 2008, 6:22 pmGood news/Bad news.
I stopped in Erba tonight for some gnocchi. I was told by the server that, despite previous reports, tonight will be their last night. The entire staff was told Mid september (I forget if it was 13 or 14). Nice of the owner to give the folks who worked so hard for him one day notice.
It's quite unlikely I'll ever visit a restaurant owned by that jerk again.
Oh the same note, Joe, the sous chef at Erba who is on the opening kitchen staff at Bristol, told me their opening is Sept 16. He talks of doing a lot of whole animals. Expect offal! Yum!Check out my Blog. http://lessercuts.blogspot.com/
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Post #971 - August 28th, 2008, 6:42 pmOn Fullerton just east of Lincoln (neighboring The Bourgeois Pig), coming-soon signs in the window for "Nesh--A Mediterranean Cafe." (Is "nesh" Lebanese for "nosh"?)
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Post #972 - August 29th, 2008, 7:41 pmemdub wrote:Anyone know anything about Jaipur opening on Randolph? I did a search and didn't find anything on LTH, please forgive me if there was a mention already.
It's kind of across the way from Veersaway, hope it's more authentic. From the outside decor, looks like it might be a "lunch buffet" /sit down type of place, a la India House.
I know there was a "Jaipur Palace" on Hubbard a while back, my co-workers used to call it "Diaper Palace" if that says anything about the food or the state of their stomachs afterwards. I would love this place to be somewhere where I could pick up a lunch special to go, (I work in the area) I am not too interested in sitting down for an overpriced buffet lunch with cloth napkins and all the rest. I have a feeling it will be overpriced because it's on Randolph.
I rode by there on my way home today and was wondering about it, too. Anyone been there yet?peace,
Katharine
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Post #973 - August 30th, 2008, 7:34 pmsapatero wrote:In regards to Yat's. I used to live in New Orleans and Joe Vuskovich owned Visko's on the West Bank. It was a great restaurant when he owned it. The food was good and there was a happy vibe to the place. I tried Yat's when we were in Indy for the race last year and was impressed that he has stayed true to the New Orleans "style" of cooking. Jambalaya is authentic and so are the other dishes. I have come to avoid all the places that purport to serve "Cajun" food. I won't have a problem stopping at Yat's any chance I am in the area.
I tried Yat's last week for lunch and it was one of the most disgusting dining experiences I've ever had. I had the crawfish cheese sauce whatever they call it, tasteless glop. Bad bread. Off a steam table or whatever, but excruciatingly bad.trpt2345
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Post #974 - August 30th, 2008, 8:51 pmAlways Thai has a sign in the window saying "Under New Management." It has not had much attention on LTH but was a decent AmeriThai option for lunch in the area. I have no idea if the management change is good, bad, or indifferent.
Always Thai
1825 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago
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Post #975 - August 30th, 2008, 10:33 pmAlways Thai has a sign in the window saying "Under New Management."
thanks for the update -- that might explain why my fresh spring rolls were filled with lettuce
my standard boring order of chicken w. mixed vegetables (simple but delicious) was reliable though
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Post #976 - August 31st, 2008, 12:27 pmtarte tatin wrote:The Evanston Roundtable (2/20) reports that the Bravo chain of Italian restaurants may be opening a restaurant in the space vacated by Wolfgang Puck at Church and Maple in downtown Evanston. Bravo currently has one Illinois location--in the Glen at Glenview.
I apologize if I missed this elsewhere, and am repeating information, but this location is apparently opened on the 25th.
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Post #977 - September 1st, 2008, 12:14 amMhays wrote:Three restaurants in Carlson building close...
Anybody have any update on La Petite Amelia/Omaggio/Uber-burger, which were all supposed to re-open 9/1 after closing suddenly in late July for "vacation"?
I happened to drive by all 3 tonight and saw no signs of life.... plus Petite Amelia's phone has apparently been disconnected...."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
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Post #978 - September 1st, 2008, 7:31 amHI,
From comments the owner made to Chicago Mag's weekly e-mail distribution, it appears they are closed. If this proves true and disconnected phones are not a sign of hope, could you please update the threads about these restaurants they are RIP? It will keep people from making plans to attend a closed entity.
Regards,Cathy2
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Post #979 - September 1st, 2008, 7:33 amHillbilly's Smoke House: On Clark Street, just North of Argyle, and between Man Country and the Tattoo shop, there's a new sign up that says Hillbilly Smoke House coming soon. I'd sure love to have some BBQ in the neighborhood.
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Post #980 - September 2nd, 2008, 8:51 amGaper's Block: Drive Thru is reporting that Orange on harrison is closing. (due to rent increase issues?)
http://gapersblock.com/drivethru/2008/09/02/south_loops_orange_on_harrison/
I too am sad about the loss. I know they have other outposts, but this one was the only one I ever visited.
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Post #982 - September 2nd, 2008, 8:19 pmOh NO! I am pretty devastated that the Harrison Orange is closing! This is the one I first initiated myself with, the one close to my schools, the home of my first restaurant review for a newspaper, etc. etc. I could go on.
I find the Clark St. location to be nowhere near comparable. However, there is hope in the Roscoe location. They've got a bar, a dinner menu, and a much more open interior. I guess I'll have to fill my void here.Twitter: @Mattsland
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Post #983 - September 3rd, 2008, 6:00 amNew Mexican place called "Grande Jakes" opening in the former Cap'N Nemos space in Buffalo Grove (strip mall just west of Dengeo's on Dundee Rd). I think they already have a location or two in NW burbs. Anyone been to one?
Went to Tonelli's last ever night on Sunday 8/31, it was of course packed and saw plenty of tears among the staff and longtime regulars. It was great to have one last dinner, but a bittersweet night overall.Formerly Tony Spilotro
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Post #984 - September 7th, 2008, 4:28 pmleek wrote:No idea who or what, but there seems to be work going on inside Los Rosales on Damen - the on-again/off-again Mexicanish place on Damen just N. of Armitage.
Los Rosales
2032 N Damen Ave
It is open again. Our neighbors walked by and asked the patrons dining outside if it was good and the diners said it was. We haven't been yet.Leek
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Post #985 - September 8th, 2008, 11:21 amIn another thread, someone mentioned that there may be a Boston Blackie's opening in Skokie- does anyone have more information?
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Post #986 - September 9th, 2008, 7:43 amThe Counter Burger on Diversey is now open. It's been packed both times I've driven by, which might have something to do with them touting themselves as one of Oprah's favorite burgers.
The Counter Burger
666 W Diversey Parkway
http://www.thecounterburger.com
Oprah article
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Ne ... Boost.aspx
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Post #987 - September 9th, 2008, 10:15 amabe froeman wrote: In another thread, someone mentioned that there may be a Boston Blackie's opening in Skokie- does anyone have more information?
I was at a wedding up north on Saturday. Between the mass and reception I enjoyed a couple cocktails at the hotel bar at the Doubletree in Skokie. When the menus were brought out I was surprised to see that it was actually a Boston Blackie's. We split a couple appetizers that were unmemorable. I think it may have just opened that day as the hostess was very attentive and there were some "corporate" types milling about making sure things were running smoothly. It still smelled faintly of fresh paint and drywall....in a good way, if that makes sense.
Boston Blackie's
9599 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077Greater transformation? Collagen to Gelatin or Water into Wine
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Post #988 - September 10th, 2008, 3:54 pmTwo doors west of Counter Burger on Diversey, in half of the Space Formerly Known as Domicile, coming-soon signs for some faux-English (fauxnglish?) pub called The Firkin & Pheasant. (Spare me.)
By the way, Counter Burger (which was open to the street when I walked by this afternoon) looks very tastily art-directed inside and out. Which of course is the most important thing.
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Post #989 - September 10th, 2008, 3:58 pmBig Willi wrote:Between the mass and reception I enjoyed a couple cocktails at the hotel bar at the Doubletree in Skokie. When the menus were brought out I was surprised to see that it was actually a Boston Blackie's.
May be a soft opening. According to my sources, it won't officially be open for another week or two. Might be a Carson's Ribs in there, as well.
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Post #990 - September 10th, 2008, 8:47 pmThere is a sign in the window of the new building by the train station in Northbrook for My Pie Pizza restaurant coming soon!
