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  • Post #181 - September 13th, 2012, 1:50 pm
    Post #181 - September 13th, 2012, 1:50 pm Post #181 - September 13th, 2012, 1:50 pm
    bean wrote:
    Suzy Creamcheese wrote:
    clogoodie wrote:Driving by yesterday, saw signs for "Authentic Vietnamese Sandwiches" in the old Mario & Gino's space at 2057 W Roscoe. Couldn't tell if that was the actual name of the restaurant or just what they planned to serve.


    Whoa whoa whoa. Hold up. Mario & Gino's closed?


    Closed for the second time actually.

    I spoke to the owner yesterday as he was doing some final painting. He said they will open on Friday.
    I hope this place works out.


    Really. It's hard to believe - it somehow magically stayed open despite operating just three months (or whatever) out of the year for such a long time, I just assumed they had some sort of amazing restaurant mojo.
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  • Post #182 - September 13th, 2012, 3:51 pm
    Post #182 - September 13th, 2012, 3:51 pm Post #182 - September 13th, 2012, 3:51 pm
    The Carriage House to open Sept. 18.
    Chef Mark Steuer of the Bedford will open his new Wicker Park restaurant, the Carriage House, on Sept. 18. The Carriage House will feature small plates from South Carolina's low country and is named for the small outbuildings that are common outside homes throughout the state.

    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... en-sept-18
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #183 - September 16th, 2012, 9:17 pm
    Post #183 - September 16th, 2012, 9:17 pm Post #183 - September 16th, 2012, 9:17 pm
    Dave148 wrote:The Carriage House to open Sept. 18.
    named for the small outbuildings that are common outside homes throughout the state.



    So BellyQ has a separate name for their to-go business - BQ2Go.

    I wonder if Carriage House will try to brand their carry-out, with a name based on another type of outbuilding common in the south.

    :wink:
  • Post #184 - September 17th, 2012, 8:55 am
    Post #184 - September 17th, 2012, 8:55 am Post #184 - September 17th, 2012, 8:55 am
    Restaurants-America opening new restaurants in River North, near United Center.
    Just two months after the craft beer began flowing at Park Tavern, Restaurants-America's handsome new gastro pub in Rosemont, Chief Operating Officer Marc Wuenschel says the firm is opening a second location by the end of the year across from the United Center and a new concept in River North in 2013 called Central Standard.

    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... north-near
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #185 - September 19th, 2012, 1:26 pm
    Post #185 - September 19th, 2012, 1:26 pm Post #185 - September 19th, 2012, 1:26 pm
    Crêpes à Latte in North Center closed, according to Center Square Journal, and their website is defunct. I don't have a whole lot to add, except that I went there a couple times and it was OK.

    http://www.centersquarejournal.com/lead ... tte-closes

    1840 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613
    http://crepesalatte-thecafe.com/
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  • Post #186 - September 21st, 2012, 1:09 pm
    Post #186 - September 21st, 2012, 1:09 pm Post #186 - September 21st, 2012, 1:09 pm
    Pie Lady wrote:Sadly, Capone's Hideout is no longer. It has returned to the Village Cafe & Pub, which it hasn't been since 2009. Just last week, the awning was covered, the place appeared to be dark, and there have been no FB posts since 6/30. But a sandwich board said Capone's Hideout with an arrow pointing towards the door. The awning is back with the "new" name and no sandwich board, but there is no FB page and no info on Capone's page. Weird. I hope they kept the decor. I'll have to stop in to see what the cafe menu consists of.


    Now the Village Cafe awning is gone and the Capone's Hideout banner is back up. Whatever.
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  • Post #187 - September 21st, 2012, 1:12 pm
    Post #187 - September 21st, 2012, 1:12 pm Post #187 - September 21st, 2012, 1:12 pm
    Dave148 wrote:Coming soon to the former spot of Sweet Table by Feliz:

    Libanais Baklava Bakery
    4708 W. Touhy Ave.
    Lincolnwood

    Sign above the door says "Restaurant Bakery"


    Just stopped in to see what the place is like and found out that the owner was the former owner of Park Pointe Grill in Fresh Farms. He said they needed the space and bought him out, so the benefits are twofold: more yummy to come at Fresh Farms, and another place to eat near work. They have a handful of salads and sandwiches pre-made, and a nice selection of French and Mid East sweets. They have individual marjolaines!!
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write fiction. You can find me—and some stories—on Facebook, Twitter and my website.
  • Post #188 - September 21st, 2012, 2:23 pm
    Post #188 - September 21st, 2012, 2:23 pm Post #188 - September 21st, 2012, 2:23 pm
    Looking for a new dining option in T3 at ORD?
    The Chicago Cubs are setting up shop at O'Hare airport next week.
    The team today announced a new licensing deal with O'Hare food-service provider HMSHost and the Chicago Department of Aviation to debut the Cubs Bar & Grill, which will open Tuesday.
    Formerly the O'Hare Bar & Grill in the airport's Terminal 3, the re-branded restaurant will be customized with a sports bar and Cubs-themed menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... restaurant
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #189 - September 24th, 2012, 10:32 am
    Post #189 - September 24th, 2012, 10:32 am Post #189 - September 24th, 2012, 10:32 am
    Got a flyer in the mail for the grand opening of A's Rock N Roll Bar at 8751 N. Milwaukee in Niles. $3.99 lunch special. Hmmm...
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write fiction. You can find me—and some stories—on Facebook, Twitter and my website.
  • Post #190 - September 25th, 2012, 8:09 am
    Post #190 - September 25th, 2012, 8:09 am Post #190 - September 25th, 2012, 8:09 am
    Firewood Kabob located at 1663 N Buffalo Grove Rd in Buffalo Grove opened yesterday. Open from 11 AM- 8 PM. They offer Kabob's, Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus, and more.
    Last edited by lsher on September 25th, 2012, 10:40 am, edited 1 time in total.
  • Post #191 - September 25th, 2012, 8:51 am
    Post #191 - September 25th, 2012, 8:51 am Post #191 - September 25th, 2012, 8:51 am
    lsher wrote:Firewood Kabob located at 1663 N Buffalo Grove Rd in Buffalo Grove opened yesterday. Open only from 11 AM- 3 PM right now. They offer Kabob's, Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus, and more.


    Is this on the weekends as well or are they only open during the week?
  • Post #192 - September 25th, 2012, 12:09 pm
    Post #192 - September 25th, 2012, 12:09 pm Post #192 - September 25th, 2012, 12:09 pm
    I'm pretty sure the name is Woodfire Kabob. Haven't found a website yet. Looking forward to trying it soon.
    "Call any vegetable...and the chances are good the vegetable will respond to you."
    --Frank Zappa
  • Post #193 - September 25th, 2012, 12:44 pm
    Post #193 - September 25th, 2012, 12:44 pm Post #193 - September 25th, 2012, 12:44 pm
    saluki68 wrote:I'm pretty sure the name is Woodfire Kabob. Haven't found a website yet. Looking forward to trying it soon.


    Also looking forward to trying it. Found this but as you can see there's literally no information other than the location.
  • Post #194 - September 25th, 2012, 12:46 pm
    Post #194 - September 25th, 2012, 12:46 pm Post #194 - September 25th, 2012, 12:46 pm
    Alain's Restaurant, which opened in August at 1355 S. Michigan Ave., has closed, reports Sloopin, a blog about the South Loop. A reader snapped a photo of an eviction notice slapped on the window by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Calls to chef Alain Njike were not immediately returned.
    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120925/BLOGS09/120929881/alains-closed
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #195 - September 26th, 2012, 6:52 am
    Post #195 - September 26th, 2012, 6:52 am Post #195 - September 26th, 2012, 6:52 am
    saluki68 wrote:I'm pretty sure the name is Woodfire Kabob. Haven't found a website yet. Looking forward to trying it soon.


    I had the menu for the place in hand when I typed the post, the name of the place is indeed Firewood Kabob. They have a web site listed at the bottom of the menu as http://www.firewoodkabob.com This URL will take you to a very basic web site.
  • Post #196 - September 26th, 2012, 1:18 pm
    Post #196 - September 26th, 2012, 1:18 pm Post #196 - September 26th, 2012, 1:18 pm
    Bel 50, a play on Belgium and its location at 50 degrees north latitude, to open in late October at 738 N. Clark St.
    Bel 50 will be a fast-casual concept where diners place orders at the register and a runner delivers it to their table. While most think of Belgian waffles as a thick, sweet confection, Mr. Jandovitz said his recipe (developed with the help of chef and television food show host Joey Altman) has “80 percent less sugar” and “tastes like country bread.” He'll stuff the bread with fillings such as pork belly or burrata cheese.
    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120926/BLOGS09/120929909/whats-for-lunch-a-waffle-sandwich
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #197 - September 26th, 2012, 4:36 pm
    Post #197 - September 26th, 2012, 4:36 pm Post #197 - September 26th, 2012, 4:36 pm
    Dave148 wrote:
    Alain's Restaurant, which opened in August at 1355 S. Michigan Ave., has closed, reports Sloopin, a blog about the South Loop. A reader snapped a photo of an eviction notice slapped on the window by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Calls to chef Alain Njike were not immediately returned.
    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120925/BLOGS09/120929881/alains-closed



    Chicago Mag " The Dish" email this afternoon said thy Alain's will reopen on Monday......
    The fledgling South Looper Alain’s was forced to close temporarily after being served with an eviction notice last weekend. Things will be up and running again by Monday.
  • Post #198 - September 26th, 2012, 5:54 pm
    Post #198 - September 26th, 2012, 5:54 pm Post #198 - September 26th, 2012, 5:54 pm
    From Dish, a new spot in Lincoln Square:

    Le Café (4655 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-878-2233), a bakery and café in Lincoln Square that opened a week ago, makes all its own pastries daily, including items such as lemon meringue tart, chocolate espresso tart, raspberry white mousse cake, and beignets like the powdered-sugar-dusted New Orleans originals. Danielle Papakanelou, a French Pastry School grad, starts the baking at 4 a.m., and then the café opens at 8, serving breakfast and lunch until 9 p.m. during the week and 11 p.m. on weekends. “If you want eggs for dinner, you can have eggs for dinner,” Papakanelou says. Somehow, it’s not that hard to find places that will serve you breakfast at dinnertime, but is there any place that serves dinner food at breakfast?
  • Post #199 - September 26th, 2012, 9:23 pm
    Post #199 - September 26th, 2012, 9:23 pm Post #199 - September 26th, 2012, 9:23 pm
    Sorry Isher, you are correct. It is, indeed, Firewood Kabob. We hope to check it out over the weekend.
    "Call any vegetable...and the chances are good the vegetable will respond to you."
    --Frank Zappa
  • Post #200 - September 27th, 2012, 12:24 pm
    Post #200 - September 27th, 2012, 12:24 pm Post #200 - September 27th, 2012, 12:24 pm
    abe_froeman wrote:There's a sign on the side of Bacchus Nibbles that they're moving ...

    Bacchus Nibbles
    20817 N Quentin Rd
    Lake Zurich IL 60047
    (847) 438-3212

    Looks like they're selling some stuff off this weekend.
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  • Post #201 - September 27th, 2012, 6:55 pm
    Post #201 - September 27th, 2012, 6:55 pm Post #201 - September 27th, 2012, 6:55 pm
    Team behind Vie to open a German restaurant within a restaurant.
    Chef Nathan Sears of the Michelin-starred Vie is partnering with Adam Hebert, also formerly of Vie, and chef-owner Paul Virant, of Vie and Perennial Virant, to open a German restaurant inside a restaurant.

    Radler and DAS are a new concept, at least to Chicago. The latter, a fine-dining chef's table, will sit inside the former, which will be affordable German pub fare with a Bavarian beer hall. Both are set to open next spring or early summer — most likely in a 3,200-square-foot Logan Square space.

    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... restaurant
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #202 - September 27th, 2012, 7:02 pm
    Post #202 - September 27th, 2012, 7:02 pm Post #202 - September 27th, 2012, 7:02 pm
    fropones wrote:
    lsher wrote:Firewood Kabob located at 1663 N Buffalo Grove Rd in Buffalo Grove opened yesterday. Open only from 11 AM- 3 PM right now. They offer Kabob's, Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus, and more.


    Is this on the weekends as well or are they only open during the week?



    Looks like they are open for dinner now. I bicycle-commute to work most days (when weather's nice) and ride past this place. Tonight, they were definitely open, and I am pretty sure I smelled the aroma of food cooking over wood.
  • Post #203 - October 4th, 2012, 5:42 pm
    Post #203 - October 4th, 2012, 5:42 pm Post #203 - October 4th, 2012, 5:42 pm
    This thread is now closed. For the 4th Quarter 2012 thread, please click the link below:

    Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - Oct thru Dec 2012

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