LAZ wrote:
There's a Vietnamese community and a number of restaurants in the Glendale Heights/Lombard area. And, speaking of, er, unusual names, the tiny Pho U next to Chaihanna in Buffalo Grove (23 E. Dundee Road, 847/353-3333).

Eñye features cuisine from Peru, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain and a little bit of Mexico in a two- to three-week rotation,

d4v3 wrote:As was reported upthread, Dona Lolis has closed (I will miss the squash blossom quesadillas). Another restaurant has already taken its place called the Fahrenheit Cafe. It seems to have an American diner theme, with window signs advertising Ham on the Bone and breakfast specials.

I wonder what they did with that weird ceiling?

Fahrenheit
6924 N Clark St,
Chicago IL 60626
(773) 338-3900

Suzy Creamcheese wrote:

d4v3 wrote:As was reported upthread, Dona Lolis has closed (I will miss the squash blossom quesadillas). Another restaurant has already taken its place called the Fahrenheit Cafe. It seems to have an American diner theme, with window signs advertising Ham on the Bone and breakfast specials.

I wonder what they did with that weird ceiling?

I was just there Monday, and the ceiling question was foremost in my mind. Sadly, it's been replaced by a standard boring drop ceiling. Also, the food sucks.

tarte tatin wrote:The Evanston location of Ruby of Siam at 1125 Emerson is now known as Siam Splendour. I'm not sure if this is indicative of a change in ownership or simply a name change.

duppie wrote:Charlie's Ale House in Andersonville is closing on October 3rd, in order to re-open as Acre Restuarant on October 14th, a format focusing on local, rustic food.

riddlemay wrote:

duppie wrote:Charlie's Ale House in Andersonville is closing on October 3rd, in order to re-open as Acre Restuarant on October 14th, a format focusing on local, rustic food.

I'm assuming from the way you worded this that it's the same ownership/management with a different "mission statement." (As opposed to a brand new set of folks taking over the location.) Is that correct?

riddlemay wrote:

duppie wrote:Charlie's Ale House in Andersonville is closing on October 3rd, in order to re-open as Acre Restuarant on October 14th, a format focusing on local, rustic food.

I'm assuming from the way you worded this that it's the same ownership/management with a different "mission statement." (As opposed to a brand new set of folks taking over the location.) Is that correct?

riddlemay wrote:Firepot Cafe (coming to the place on Lincoln just north of Diversey that was formerly home to Calliope Cafe, Muqdisho and Splice Kitchen) now has a sign on the window that says Opening October 15.

Suzy Creamcheese wrote:

d4v3 wrote:As was reported upthread, Dona Lolis has closed (I will miss the squash blossom quesadillas). Another restaurant has already taken its place called the Fahrenheit Cafe. It seems to have an American diner theme, with window signs advertising Ham on the Bone and breakfast specials.

I wonder what they did with that weird ceiling?

Fahrenheit
6924 N Clark St,
Chicago IL 60626
(773) 338-3900

I was just there Monday, and the ceiling question was foremost in my mind. Sadly, it's been replaced by a standard boring drop ceiling. Also, the food sucks.

duppie wrote:

riddlemay wrote:

duppie wrote:Charlie's Ale House in Andersonville is closing on October 3rd, in order to re-open as Acre Restuarant on October 14th, a format focusing on local, rustic food.

I'm assuming from the way you worded this that it's the same ownership/management with a different "mission statement." (As opposed to a brand new set of folks taking over the location.) Is that correct?

Yes, we got a chance to talk to Carlos (forgot his last name) who is chef/partner at Anteprima last night. He kind of made it sound that the two places already had the same ownership before and will going forward. That makes some sense given that you can carry over the same liquor license that way.

He said it is going to be an American cuisine version of Anteprima with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients with simple preparations. Their charcuterie, pasta and bread are made in house. They will still have the dining room and bar area as Charlie's has today. I think the price point is going to be higher that Charlie's and closer to that of Anteprima's prices

m'th'su wrote:

riddlemay wrote:Firepot Cafe (coming to the place on Lincoln just north of Diversey that was formerly home to Calliope Cafe, Muqdisho and Splice Kitchen) now has a sign on the window that says Opening October 15.

Firepot is the name of the cafe Splice is opening. Splice, a shared kitchen, is still operating there.

grits wrote:Saigon Grill is tentatively opening next week.

5736 N. Elston Chicago, IL 60646
(where Pier 5736 used to be)

abe_froeman wrote:Not sure if it's been posted here or in the Kabul House thread, but the Elk Grove Village location is "temporarily closed"- discovered that tonight when we tried to go for dinner. Are there still possibilities of another location in Skokie, on Oakton, I think?

ETA: Oops, looks like that was reported in the Kabul House thread in early August.

Also, the space formerly occupied by Bennigan's in Lake Zurich on Rand Rd. now has a sign that says "Beelow's Steakhouse Opening Soon"...the font and overall style of the sign looked like a cartoon-y kids version of a steakhouse....this does not fill me with hope.

the wimperoo wrote:In the space that was formerly Citizen Kane.

Eñye, a Latin fusion restaurant
330 W. State St., Geneva
Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday
331-248-0366

Eñye features cuisine from Peru, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain and a little bit of Mexico in a two- to three-week rotation,

http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/201 ... /index.xml

Bangers & Lace

1670 W. Division St.; no phone yet

The concept: A sausage and beer emporium, which is fitting given that the restaurant's name refers to a British term for sausage and Belgian lace, the foam that remains on the glass after a beer has been drunk.

The beer: The restaurant will have 24 taps featuring a cross-section of North American and European craft beers, six taps dedicated to local breweries' experimental offerings (as well as the occasional house-brewed beer, such as a chocolate stout brewed with mint) and two hand-pumped cask ales. With 48 hours' notice, the bar will procure a keg off an extensive craft beer list for private parties at its backroom tables.

The food: Although the menu will be limited, it will be heavily focused on house-made sausages and charcuterie, as well as bar snacks such as beer cheese pretzels and cheese curds.

The unusual: Bangers & Lace's beer program will be overseen by a certified cicerone, essentially a beer sommelier who has expertise in selecting, acquiring and serving a wide range of beers. Moreover, everyone who serves beer will be a certified beer server, a formal designation granted by the Cicerone Certification Program after a server demonstrates a competent knowledge of beer styles, storage and service.

headcase wrote:Looks like the old Mas space on Division is getting a new tenant, the city permits have been up for a while, but this is the first mention I've seen of what is going in.

The unusual: Moreover, everyone who serves beer will be a certified beer server, a formal designation granted by the Cicerone Certification Program after a server demonstrates a competent knowledge of beer styles, storage and service.

headcase wrote:The unusual: Bangers & Lace's beer program will be overseen by a certified cicerone, essentially a beer sommelier who has expertise in selecting ...

Suzy Creamcheese wrote:Driving down Broadway today, I noticed that the Green Mill's window is boarded up. A quick Google didn't turn up any news stories, and the website doesn't have any info either. What's going on?

rmtraut wrote:While walking down Leavitt to get my moring coffee at Red June, I noticed a storefront being gutted. I asked one of the workers what was up, and he said, "Some kind of Italian place.....suppoed to be real nice." He also mentioned they will build a patio out back.

Mystery Italian Restaurant
Leavitt and Armitage