KajmacJohnson wrote:A friend of mine called the Al Wadi restaurant that was located at 4835 N Kedzie Ave in Albany Park. Seems that the number has been disconnected. He was under the impression that they moved and has no clue where. I searched the Comings and Goings and could not find anything and also searched the site for more info as to what happened but nothing comes up, not even a mention on the odious Yelp site of being closed. Wondering if anyone else who lives in the neighborhood knows if for sure they may have moved or are they gone for good. Any info I can pass along would be appreciated.

I swung by on my bike yesterday around 2PM and the place was not open-- dark and locked. I looked in the window and there was no furniture inside. There was no note or sign on the door to indicate a move or potential re-opening. Sorry!

Jen

Pie Lady wrote:

kenji wrote:Rumor has it Blue Angel is turning into some kind of "night club".

Where did you hear that? Just curious.

I think it used to be a disco many years ago, but it sounds like they had a leaky roof and some water damage, which is being fixed.

http://chicago.everyblock.com/announcem ... t-4263692/

Pie Lady wrote:

kenji wrote:Rumor has it Blue Angel is turning into some kind of "night club".

Where did you hear that? Just curious.

From a business owner in the 45th who is also on Milwaukee Ave., who is usually pretty accurate with their neighborhood "gossip".

Jam's last day at their Wicker Park/Ukranian Village location is Mon, Oct 10. They're moving to Logan Square.

Just saw a sign - the old Napa Auto Parts store at 2424 Dempster in Evanston will be a new home for Chicago's Chicken & Waffles. I'm skeptical of the location.

nr706 wrote:Just saw a sign - the old Napa Auto Parts store at 2424 Dempster in Evanston will be a new home for Chicago's Chicken & Waffles. I'm skeptical of the location.

Yeah, I would have thought they could easily find space just a few blocks away at Dempster and Dodge.

milz50 wrote:Mitchell's Fishmarket in the Glen (Glenview) has closed. I heard that Jameson's Charhouse will open in the location.

Confirmed by the Jameson's banner hanging out front this morning.

The former Noodle Garden space (1239 Chicago Ave, Evanston) is now home to Carmen's pizza.

Drove by Tore's Beef yesterday at Armitage & Western. Closed sign - says will re-open as Al's Beef.

That's too bad. Tore's wasn't the best around (I like Jays better) but they were always a solid reliable stop for me when I didn't want to venture too far into Hipsterville for Jays.

Chick-Fil-A has opened in Hobart,In. North of the Southlake Mall where Uno's Chicago Pizza used to be.

Soup N Pizza Factory on 4036 N. Narragansett has closed.

BigDCB wrote:Drove by Tore's Beef yesterday at Armitage & Western. Closed sign - says will re-open as Al's Beef.

That's too bad. Tore's wasn't the best around (I like Jays better) but they were always a solid reliable stop for me when I didn't want to venture too far into Hipsterville for Jays.

Actually, that intersection is not Armitage and Western, it is Western, Diversey and Elston. This is very close to my house and Mr. KajmacJohnson and I used to go here quite frequently about four to five years back. Their beef used to be pretty good and solid until a year or two ago, it seemed that management or ownership had changed because the same folks that had been working the counter every time we went were gone as was the quality. Suddenly the beef became quite anorexic and generally not very good, the fries (which were never anything special) got worse and were caked in old grease and once about a year ago I had a slice of the pizza which was absolutely disgusting. Prices had gone up as well. Then they suddenly closed. Not really all that surprised. It is too bad because at one point this was a good close by spot for us to get italian beef since our choices around the house point blank suck.

KajmacJohnson wrote: our choices around the house point blank suck.

Itralian beef sangwich desert.

weird. Most times if the mood sets in I'd know the "closest" place with a decent sangwich. But if I was at that intersection I'd be kind of stumped.

Drive to Bostons
Drive to Susies
Screw it, let's head all the way up Western to Max's. I'll pop for the Ghetto Fries.

kenji wrote:

KajmacJohnson wrote: our choices around the house point blank suck.

Itralian beef sangwich desert.

That's certainly an adequate term I did not think of.

weird. Most times if the mood sets in I'd know the "closest" place with a decent sangwich. But if I was at that intersection I'd be kind of stumped.

Welcome to my world.

Drive to Susies

I will never under any circumstances set foot into Susie's again as long as Beef and Burger across is in business. This is our go to place for beef and much better than Tore's ever was. Plus the fries are heaven.

Screw it, let's head all the way up Western to Max's. I'll pop for the Ghetto Fries.

Too far from the house as it is not in our immediate area but I grew up not far from Max's and have been seeing it for years but have never set foot inside. Gotta give it a chance.

I just read in the Chicago magazine "Domestica" e-newsletter that City Olive, 5408 N. Clark, will be closing on October 16. It's been mentioned several times on the board as a good resource. According to the blurb, the owner is looking for a new location and the online store will remain open.

http://www.cityolive.com/

Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine is opening today.

4431 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 286-1900
DINE IN * CARRY OUT * DELIVERY
B.Y.O.B
HOURS
Mon - Thu 11:30am - 9:30pm
Fri - Sat 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sun 4:00pm - 9:30pm

website has their menu posted:

http://ruksushi.com/

In the location of defunct Seoul Food Korean is a new sign:

Coming Soon
Mughal Indian Restaurant
560 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60661

KajmacJohnson wrote: I grew up not far from Max's and have been seeing it for years but have never set foot inside. Gotta give it a chance.

Y'all probably know about and have seen Greasefreak. But just in case:

http://greasefreak.com/beefs.html

"Actually, that intersection is not Armitage and Western, it is Western, Diversey and Elston."


You're right, my bad = brain fart

Siunik Armenian Grill has opened in Glenview at the former location of Fredhots N Fries. It is a a Chipotle like in set up where you have a choice of a wrap or a plate, and you walk down the counter as they build you meal . Main courses or fillings are either lula kabob(90% ground beef and 5% each of ground chicken and pork), Chicken Kabob, steak kabob, or pork kabob. There is also a vegetarian option. You then get pilaf, a choice from 3, a choice of 3 sauces, and a topping or 2 or 3 which are salads. The chicken was tasty as were most of the accoutrements, but portions for the plate were not huge. I will try it again, but go for a wrap which seems like a better value at $6.60 vs $8.60 for the plate.
Lip

Siunik Armenian Grill
1707 Chestnut
Glenview IL 60025
847-724-7800

Dolinsky, "Fishguy Market closing. Will re-open as Wellfleet with counter service lunch and dinner. Massive sale Thurs-Sat. Demolition starts Sun."

I better hurry over there for some of that lobster bisque! This really makes me sad though - there aren't too many fish places out here. Guess I'll have to go to that place on Addison when Fresh Farms is out of something.

PieLady? You reside in Niles and don't go to H-Mart for fish?

Honestly, I forgot about H-Mart. I usually don't go there because the traffic in that direction is pretty bad. Since they're open at 8, I could go there first thing before work instead. Shame on me.

Pie Lady wrote: I better hurry over there for some of that lobster bisque!

According to chicago.eater.com, it sounds like you may still be able to get the lobster bisque at the fish market during the day:

"When Wellfleet opens, it'll still be a fish market during the day and will retain its daily lunch menu, which features items like lobster rolls, the clamwich, grilled rare tuna and fish tacos. The biggest change will come with the new nightly dinner service, which will step things up a little with servers, some pizzas (traditional white pizza with clams; smoked salmon pizza) and, of course, fresh seafood. To start, it'll be BYO and they hope to add a very limited selection of wine and beer. When asked why they were making the change, the staffer said it was to fill a need for more dining options in the area."

tarte tatin wrote:

Pie Lady wrote: I better hurry over there for some of that lobster bisque!

According to chicago.eater.com, it sounds like you may still be able to get the lobster bisque at the fish market during the day:

"When Wellfleet opens, it'll still be a fish market during the day and will retain its daily lunch menu, which features items like lobster rolls, the clamwich, grilled rare tuna and fish tacos. The biggest change will come with the new nightly dinner service, which will step things up a little with servers, some pizzas (traditional white pizza with clams; smoked salmon pizza) and, of course, fresh seafood. To start, it'll be BYO and they hope to add a very limited selection of wine and beer. When asked why they were making the change, the staffer said it was to fill a need for more dining options in the area."

Good news overall. I've enjoyed their tuna tacos for lunch when I'm nearby. Certainly not a "classic" version but a great value and generally delicious. I've never made it to one of their monthly dinners in the past but I'd like to try it now.

Stashs Owner Opens BYOB Bistro. Stashs owner Bobby Dubin has jumped on two foodie trends with his new restaurant, Second Street Bistro: organic, locally produced food and BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze).
Second Street Bistro
1825 Second Street
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
847-433-3400
http://2ndstreetbistrohp.com/Home_Page.html

I will definitely be trying the BYOB Bistro. Michael Gottlieb did a great job at Bank Lane Bistro. This is the only one of the 3 new places in HP that I have any interest in trying at this point. Sadly it is not open for us to do a LTH North lunch.

-Will

WillG wrote:I will definitely be trying the BYOB Bistro.

In case it's not clear, that phrase was in a headline. The name of the new restaurant is Second Street Bistro.

Sighted while out today:

Ubaa is definitely gone for good. Though the hand written sign on the door indicating a temporary closure is still up, as of today there is now a gigantic FOR LEASE sign on the side facing Crawford Ave. Sad.

Also, the Indian resto on the corner of Howard and Dodge (formerly a Thai place, and before that, a diner-ish joint) is now closed.