Sorry to go off topic, but does that mean Bombon in Pilsen is closed or open?

Pie Lady wrote:Sorry to go off topic, but does that mean Bombon in Pilsen is closed or open?

Edit: I reread that piece. BomBon's original location on 18th Street was consumed in a fire a few years ago. They have other locations, though who knows if they will rebuild on 18th St.

Without making any phone call, I will venture to guess this is an expansion.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:BomBon's original location on 18th Street was consumed in a fire a few years ago. They have other locations, though who knows if they will rebuild on 18th St.

I believe that Bombon Cafe is the only current locations, but you can buy cakes there.

LAZ wrote:I believe that Bombon Cafe is the only current locations, but you can buy cakes there.

Bombon Bakery on 26th Street is open (and has been for years).

Bombon Bakery
3748 W 26th St
Chicago
773-277-8777

Rene G wrote:

LAZ wrote:I believe that Bombon Cafe is the only current locations, but you can buy cakes there.

Bombon Bakery on 26th Street is open (and has been for years).

Bombon Bakery
3748 W 26th St
Chicago
773-277-8777

That'll teach me to rely on a website instead of calling. Apparently they've opened in Ogilvie Transportation Center, too.

LAZ wrote:That'll teach me to rely on a website instead of calling. Apparently they've opened in Ogilvie Transportation Center, too.

Same here. I knew about the Ogilvie location from a co-worker. Not updating their web site has probably cost them $100 of cake business from me since the fire, as evening parking around the Ashland/Monroe location is rather tricky.

So exciting!
In the old Joe Box Grill space (3918 Touhy Ave.), there's work being done inside and a sign on the window that says Pita Inn Out. I sure hope that means what I think it means!

In a quick drive-by the mall with the now defunct Sandwich Works (still empty) and New York Bagel & Bialy, I saw a papered-over space with a sign that read: im Thai Kitchen coming soon!

From the Nadig Press:
Thai cuisine chef Arun Sampanthavivat presented plans for te multi-use Thai Town Center he plans to create in the former 17th (Albany Park) District police station at 4461 N. Pulaski Rd...The chef and other investors are planning to use that old station for Thai-influenced retail and nonprofit uses, including a restaurant that als would sell packaged food, a spa, a wellness center and office space for the Thai American Association of Illinois...using materials to create a Thai-influenced look...plans also call for installing...a porch for outdoor seating...rooftop garden...restaurant would be moderately priced after some residents...complained that Arun's has an expensive menu.

Also, not sure if this has been reported or not, but there is a newish deli that opened up next to the Forest View Bakery at 6452 N. Milwaukee.

Not sure if this qualifies as a "closing", since it never really opened, but the property on Dempster in Morton Grove where Lochner's Nursery used to be, where Pequod's was supposed to relocate to, is now up for sale.

Hot Woks Cool Sushi (http://www.hotwokscoolsushi.com/) is open at 2032 W Roscoe St.
There is a street fest this weekend literally right at their doorstep, so 'caveat emptor'.

Brasserie Jo is closing Aug. 28 to reopen as a yet-unnamed, reconcepted casual French restaurant at the end of October. Joho will still be involved.

jesteinf wrote:

chowfoon wrote:Walked by Masu Izakaya on Halsted yesterday, and the windows were all papered over. Closed already?

I hope not. Their voicemail seems to indicate they're still open.

I called today and the number is disconnected...

Walked by Masu Izakaya on Halsted yesterday, and the windows were all papered over. Closed already?

See Steve Dolinsky's blog today

Le Sabre on Montrose & Damen has windows papered over

StevenStern wrote:

Walked by Masu Izakaya on Halsted yesterday, and the windows were all papered over. Closed already?

See Steve Dolinsky's blog today

Terrible news. Although this restaurant was totally wrong for the neighborhood they were putting out some pretty great food. They certainly deserved more LTH love.

sarcon wrote:Le Sabre on Montrose & Damen has windows papered over

Hallelujah.

StevenStern wrote:

Walked by Masu Izakaya on Halsted yesterday, and the windows were all papered over. Closed already?

See Steve Dolinsky's blog today

From Steve:

The Dolinsky wrote:but noticed plenty of Lincoln Park moms ordering spicy tuna rolls, and knew that wasn’t a good sign

Damn you, Lincoln Park moms with enough budget and openmindedness to international cuisine to eat raw fish and seaweed at a sushi restaurant, but not enough to eat izakaya homestyle small plates. You're why we can't have nice things in society today.

Santander wrote:

StevenStern wrote:

Walked by Masu Izakaya on Halsted yesterday, and the windows were all papered over. Closed already?

See Steve Dolinsky's blog today

From Steve:

The Dolinsky wrote:but noticed plenty of Lincoln Park moms ordering spicy tuna rolls, and knew that wasn’t a good sign

Damn you, Lincoln Park moms with enough budget and openmindedness to international cuisine to eat raw fish and seaweed at a sushi restaurant, but not enough to eat izakaya homestyle small plates. You're why we can't have nice things in society today.

More Irish bars..........need more Irish bars.

Santander wrote:Damn you, Lincoln Park moms with enough budget and openmindedness to international cuisine to eat raw fish and seaweed at a sushi restaurant, but not enough to eat izakaya homestyle small plates. You're why we can't have nice things in society today.

Good to know there is another thing to add to the list of things that are all my fault as a mother. Oedipus complex much Steve?

In all seriousness, it's too bad to hear this place closed already, I was looking forward to giving it a try soon.

HI,

Will somebody please close out the Masu Izakaya thread?

Regards,

WCIBN wrote:

Panther in the Den wrote:A new upscale burger joint opening up in the Yorktown Mall next month...

http://www.tomandeddies.com/index.php

Brought to you by a pair of retired McDonalds execs.

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2010/0 ... 278897083/

A more detailed article about Tom & Eddie's:

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=33657

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It also looks like another high-end burger chain, Smashburger, will be arriving here soon.

from the above linked Crain's Chicago Business article:

Messrs. Rensi and Dentice say they considered becoming Smashburger franchisees but decided to start their own restaurant.

Smashburger expects to have 100 restaurants open nationwide by the end of the year, including one or two in the Chicago area: The first is slated for Geneva, with plans for seven to 10 stores here by the end of 2011.

http://www.smashburger.com/

Just saw a sign in a vacant window that Smashburger is going to be coming to Fabyan Randall Plaza in Batavia!!!!!!!!

Santander wrote:

StevenStern wrote:

Walked by Masu Izakaya on Halsted yesterday, and the windows were all papered over. Closed already?

See Steve Dolinsky's blog today

From Steve:

The Dolinsky wrote:but noticed plenty of Lincoln Park moms ordering spicy tuna rolls, and knew that wasn’t a good sign

Damn you, Lincoln Park moms with enough budget and openmindedness to international cuisine to eat raw fish and seaweed at a sushi restaurant, but not enough to eat izakaya homestyle small plates. You're why we can't have nice things in society today.

Very sad... I really liked that place...ate there often... loved their tare

Recent openings in the Southland found on Southland Savvy

Fat Ricky’s Original Old World Pizza opened a few weeks ago at 16255 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park in the former Al’s Beef location. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 708-460-1010 or visit its website at http://www.fatrickys.com/.

Frangella’s Italian Imports, 11925 S. 80th Avenue in Palos Park, recently opened a second store at 178th Street and Wolf Road in Orland Park. Frangella’s is known for its Italian deli sandwiches, pasta and ethnic specialties.
The Orland store is called Frangella Italian Market and is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is no website, but the Orland store’s phone number is 708-478-6460.

Carlini’s Pizza opens in Frankfort SquareAnother pizzeria is giving it a go in the space behind the Hot Grill, 7818 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort Square. Carlini’s Pizza opened a few weeks ago. The phone number is 815-469-0930.

Simply Smokin’ now openSimply Smokin’ BBQ and Grill finally opened its doors last week at 10211 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort.

I noticed the (relatively) new Andy's Frozen Custard in Evanston the other day and stopped in for a taste. Since I was on my way to lunch, I limited myself to a small vanilla cone. Having eaten plenty of Kopp's and Leon's custard, I thought Andy's product compares pretty favorably. Maybe not as eggy as Kopp's, but certainly richer-tasting than say, Culver's. The counter person explained that Andy's recipe was developed with the assistance of the folks at Leon's, who are friends of the owners.

Andy's Frozen Custard
719 Church St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847.864.8009

Sign in window at 7113 W North Ave Oak Park ( Strip across from Sears) "Coming soon Nathans Famous Hot Dogs"

Carlos & Carlos in the Metropolis theater complex in downtown Arlington Heights was papered over when I went to see "Rod Blagojevich Superstar" last night.

Other than that, how was the show?

Scheduled opening date is September 10th. Look for their website here: http://vincentchicago.com/ (warning: work in progress)

Reportedly they will be serving vlaai for desert.

halincandenza wrote:The news has been making the rounds that La Tache in Andersonville/Edgewater will be changing over to Vincent, which will serve New American cuisine with an "Amsterdam twist" courtesy Joncarl Lachman of HB Home Bistro.

La Tache
1475 West Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, IL

Looks like Mint Julep Bistro in downtown Palatine has closed. This is rather disappointing to me. I tried going there for dinner last month after purchasing my restaurant.com g/c. When I walked up to their door, it was locked up and empty at dinner time. I later learned from calling them that they were only open for lunch during the summer. Seems odd to me. I drove by more recently, and all the windows have been covered w/paper. Their phone number has been disconnected. I thought they were doing brisk business. They were even featured on Check Please, FWIW. Upon reading more recent reviews on Yelp, looks like the restaurant made a lot of changes to the menu recently.

Apparently this happened some time ago, though I don't recall seeing it here: Old Timer's Restaurant in the Loop has closed. I went there once, after reading about it in Roger Ebert's fine blog post reminiscing about what he used to like eating, and thought it wasn't long for this world. The food was serviceable but dull, food for a Chicago that really no longer exists. Still, I liked that it was there, and I'll miss it.

I don't know when this happened, but about 3 doors north of Oak Mill Bakery (8012 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles) there is now Oak Mill Nut, which seems to be like Nuts on Clark.