Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings April - June 2011
Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings April - June 2011
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Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings April - June 2011
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Post #1 - April 1st, 2011, 9:40 amPlease all related news here.
Thanks,
=R=
for the moderatorsBy 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 #2 - April 1st, 2011, 12:00 pmHackneys in Wheeling is closing at the end of April; verified via phone.
Hackney's
241 South Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 537-2100
http://www.hackneys.net"And if you don't know, now you know." -BIG
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Post #3 - April 1st, 2011, 3:20 pmHackneys Wheeling closing! Say it ain't so .I just want to eat what I want and be left alone.
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Post #4 - April 1st, 2011, 3:21 pm^^^some kind of April fool's joke?^^^
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Post #5 - April 1st, 2011, 9:23 pmA little over a year ago, I wrote:In news that is sure to send shock waves rippling through every corner of this forum, Blu Sushi (which took over the Hotel Orrington space vacated by Narra) is now Futami Sushi.
Futami Sushi now has several taped signs saying, "CLOSE TODAY". Except they were also there yesterday and the day before and...
In other Locations of the Damned news, 2546 - 2548 W. Peterson Ave. is now "Doostan Restaurant -- Fine Persian Cuisine". May be interesting.
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Post #6 - April 2nd, 2011, 1:05 pmMore details on the new hours of Mitchell's, on Clybourn. Open till 9 Thursdays and Sundays. Open 24 hours Friday and Saturdays!
Heartening news for what it says about the economy. Soon after the collapse, Mitchell's retrenched to closing around 3 every afternoon. Maybe the collapse is uncollapsing.
Their lunch/brunchtime business today was booming.
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Post #7 - April 2nd, 2011, 3:56 pmPho Xua is now Seafood Garden (or something like that) based on signage and fish tank in the window, looks like a Chinese seafood place.
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Post #8 - April 3rd, 2011, 2:09 pmmkess wrote:Hackneys in Wheeling is closing at the end of April; verified via phone.
That's very sad. I was just there the other day.
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Post #9 - April 3rd, 2011, 4:19 pmLAZ wrote:mkess wrote:Hackneys in Wheeling is closing at the end of April; verified via phone.
That's very sad. I was just there the other day.
There was an article just last week about a part-time bookkeeper at Hackney's accused of embezzling over $150,000 of the restaurant's money into her personal account.
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/glenview/ne ... s1.article
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Post #10 - April 4th, 2011, 12:55 pmByblos at 2639 W Peterson Ave. is closed and is now Estrada Restaurant & Lounge.
Doostan's (mentioned above) is now open for business.
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Post #11 - April 5th, 2011, 4:05 pmSchad wrote:There was an article just last week about a part-time bookkeeper at Hackney's accused of embezzling over $150,000 of the restaurant's money into her personal account.
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/glenview/ne ... s1.article
Does business insurance cover things like that? I don't imagine it's the reason they're closing the restaurant -- I'd guess it's underperforming. They were pretty empty when we were there, but it was kind of late on a weeknight so I didn't think anything of it.
The Milwaukee Avenue restaurant row in Wheeling is not what it once was.
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Post #12 - April 5th, 2011, 5:03 pmLAZ wrote:Schad wrote:There was an article just last week about a part-time bookkeeper at Hackney's accused of embezzling over $150,000 of the restaurant's money into her personal account.
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/glenview/ne ... s1.article
Does business insurance cover things like that?
Not by default, no. Employee theft is usually a separate coverage from general liability.
=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 #13 - April 5th, 2011, 5:11 pmmkess wrote:Hackneys in Wheeling is closing at the end of April; verified via phone.[/url]
Here's my guess: Underperforming unit + good-sized shrinkage + nice-sized piece of property = that's what they close.
I wouldn't be at all surprised to find that that property, perhaps with Le Francais next door, becomes a strip mall.
I doubt there will be any rush to put a new restaurant there: the bloom seems to be off the Wheeling Restaurant Row rose with closures at Claim Jumper and Don Roth's.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #14 - April 5th, 2011, 6:06 pmJoelF wrote:
Here's my guess: Underperforming unit + good-sized shrinkage
Great, my gf just started calling me "Hackney".
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Post #15 - April 5th, 2011, 6:13 pmJoelF wrote:Here's my guess: Underperforming unit + good-sized shrinkage + nice-sized piece of property = that's what they close.
I wouldn't be at all surprised to find that that property, perhaps with Le Francais next door, becomes a strip mall.
Just what this world needs---Another strip mall.
Your reasoning above + truly mediocre food + Superdawg ( also appealing to fast dining ) = The party's over"Goldie, how many times have I told you guys that I don't want no horsin' around on the airplane?"
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Post #16 - April 5th, 2011, 10:35 pmI saw tonight that Sage Grill in Highwood has closed. I don't know when it happened, but it was there two months ago when I was last in Highwood.John Danza
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Post #17 - April 6th, 2011, 9:14 amI was always amazed that Sage Grill stayed open as long as it did. It was decent, but I have not felt compelled to go there in a couple of years, and it is usually empty.
-Will
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Post #18 - April 6th, 2011, 2:22 pmPolish deli to open in Dyer,InTaste of Poland is slated to open May 8 at 1058 W. U.S. 30, in a strip mall just east of Calumet Avenue and U.S. 30.
"There is no store like this in the area," said Marlena Aleksiejew, spokeswoman for the deli.
The shop will offer fresh meat and hot food available for carryout; there will be no in-store dining.
Taste of Poland will sell a variety of items imported from Poland, including grocery products, dairy, cosmetics and magazines. Polish bread will be shipped in from a Polish company in U.S., Aleksiejew said.
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Post #19 - April 7th, 2011, 7:37 amClub 94 (neé 94th Aero Squadron) in the Chicago Executive Airport (neé Palwaukee) has closed.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #20 - April 7th, 2011, 8:05 amThat's a shame. My dad & I used to love that place.
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Post #21 - April 7th, 2011, 9:21 amDairy Star reopens tomorrow!
3472 W. Devon, Lincolnwood
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Post #22 - April 7th, 2011, 1:31 pmAn Epic Burger is under construction on the west side of Clinton Street near Monroe. Also on Clinton near Madison, a falafel place across from Haifa Cafe.What disease did cured ham actually have?
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Post #23 - April 7th, 2011, 2:20 pmA Roti Mediterranean Grill is opening on Wells just north of Randolph.
I've never been but based upon the comments I've seen here I'm not enthusiastic.
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Post #24 - April 7th, 2011, 2:39 pmI haven't heard or read anything about it, but some restaurant, by some average chef, I guessed opened yesterday. Next, or something like that. I'm sure its just your typical diner fare, so I almost didn't even post about it. Think its in the west loop. I'm sure if anyone is interested, it will be real easy to gets seats. I'm sure no one is going to go to this abomination! lol
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Post #25 - April 7th, 2011, 5:30 pmThe former Arby's at Dundee Rd. and Rt. 83 in Wheeling (?) is now a Mexican restaurant. I don't know anything else about it.
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Post #26 - April 7th, 2011, 6:20 pmEverest Burger (!) has opened in Glencoe/Winnetka (right on the border, AKA Hubbard Woods). It's in a strip mall on the site of the former Wholly Guacamole, which moved a half a block south, into the former Boston Blackie's space, and changed its name to Guanajuato. Got it?
Anyway, here's the info:
Everest Burger and Bakery
91-93 Green Bay Road
Glencoe/Hubbard Woods
847-242-0909
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Post #27 - April 9th, 2011, 8:01 amUnder construction:
Benjamin - Contemporary American Cuisine
1849 2nd St.
Highland ParkNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #28 - April 11th, 2011, 8:24 am
That corner is cursed for restaurants. Kind of a shame since it's a pretty good location.John Danza wrote:I saw tonight that Sage Grill in Highwood has closed. I don't know when it happened, but it was there two months ago when I was last in Highwood.
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Post #29 - April 11th, 2011, 3:34 pmFive Guys in Lakeview is progressing along fairly fast...
Five Guys
3619 N Broadway
...on the fence but there really aren't many places in that area for a good burger. in more promising news, a new banh mi shop is opening in the space just north of Equinox at Broadway/Roscoe. according to metromix in addition to banh mi options will be "chicken soup" (is that supposed to be a dumbed down explanation of pho, metromix?), spring rolls, vn coffee. expected to be open around May
Bun Mi Express
3409 N Broadway
http://bunmiexpress.com
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Post #30 - April 11th, 2011, 3:36 pmdddane wrote:Five Guys in Lakeview is progressing along fairly fast...
Five Guys
3619 N Broadway
...on the fence but there really aren't many places in that area for a good burger.
Flub A Dub Chub
3021 N. Broadway
