Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings, Oct. - Dec. 2013
Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings, Oct. - Dec. 2013
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Post #121 - October 27th, 2013, 2:08 pmronnie_suburban wrote:C'mon, folks. This thread is already pretty much a junk drawer, filled with all kinds of digressions and tangents. That's always been the nature of the O&C threads.
If those who are discussing the rents/landlord issue want to start a separate thread (so that they can more easily locate it in the future, via a search), they can do so. If they do, we'll move all the applicable posts from this thread over to the new one. If not, the digression can remain here.
Why Restaurants Close: Landlords
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Post #122 - October 27th, 2013, 6:16 pmriddlemay wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:C'mon, folks. This thread is already pretty much a junk drawer, filled with all kinds of digressions and tangents. That's always been the nature of the O&C threads.
If those who are discussing the rents/landlord issue want to start a separate thread (so that they can more easily locate it in the future, via a search), they can do so. If they do, we'll move all the applicable posts from this thread over to the new one. If not, the digression can remain here.
Why Restaurants Close: Landlords
Thanks, riddlemay. Further discussion of this tangent can take place over at the new thread you started. We've moved a few posts from over here to over there, as well.
Now, let's please keep this junk drawer focused only on the accepted junk. All tangential posts will summarily deleted without warning.
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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 #123 - October 28th, 2013, 12:55 pmLooks like the fire last Frday evening on N. Clark in Chicago spread to the Thai Classic Restaurant. It was a favorite of mine whenever I visited the city. Too bad. They were nice folks with good food at a reasonable price point.
Grandpa Bob"It was very nice the time I was there." - my Mother whenever she was asked her opinion of a restaurant
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Post #124 - October 28th, 2013, 2:53 pmI missed the Urban Belly closing announcement.
Thought for sure it'd be in here.
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Post #125 - October 28th, 2013, 3:12 pmmarceretto wrote:I missed the Urban Belly closing announcement. Thought for sure it'd be in here.
Didn't they move, not close their business?2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
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Post #126 - October 28th, 2013, 3:15 pmmarothisu wrote:marceretto wrote:I missed the Urban Belly closing announcement. Thought for sure it'd be in here.
Didn't they move, not close their business?
They closed the Avondale location and moved it to the take out area of BellyQ. Seems more like a close than a move to me. Plus it's gone form Avondale and that's the bigger shame.
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Post #127 - October 28th, 2013, 3:46 pmmarceretto wrote:I missed the Urban Belly closing announcement. Thought for sure it'd be in here.
It's in the Urban Belly thread: viewtopic.php?p=461432#p461432
You can discuss the move in that thread. Use this thread for announcements.
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Post #128 - October 29th, 2013, 9:06 amWell this one came entirely out of left field... A new restaurant located at a truck stop in Hampshire (90 and 20) will feature diner grub along with West African specialties. No website, but this article mentions some of the current menu items (benachin, domada, yassa, fufu, etc.). I'll be checking this out ASAP, for sure (if anything, I'm afraid some of the African dishes may disappear if there's not enough interest, given the location). Even the burger sounds interesting (half beef, half lamb).
http://couriernews.suntimes.com/2339677 ... -fare.html
Safari Oasis
19N479 Route 20
Hampshire, Il
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Post #129 - October 29th, 2013, 8:51 pmI thought the Indie burger on Belmont and Kenmore finally had what it took to overcome the curse of this location, but it looks like they have been evicted for non-payment of rent. Source
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Post #130 - October 30th, 2013, 6:39 amThe three partners behind Earth & Ocean, an “eclectic American” restaurant in Mount Prospect, have signed a lease for the space that was Maison Brasserie, a fine-dining spot near Millennium Park that closed in March.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... estaurant#Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #131 - October 31st, 2013, 1:05 pmButcher & Larder Shut Down by City for Lack of Business License
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Post #132 - October 31st, 2013, 1:17 pmPer my recent drive by - The Big Black Dog Tavern & Grill - 1141 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL. - Closed - windows papered over - website's down - nobody answers the telephone.Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #133 - October 31st, 2013, 1:22 pmBig & Little reported on their Facebook page the imminent opening of a new store in Lakeview. No further details on address or date of opening. Stay tuned!"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #134 - October 31st, 2013, 1:23 pm
By all accounts, they will be back open in at most a few days--is this really something to be noted as a "closing"???"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #135 - October 31st, 2013, 2:20 pmboudreaulicious wrote:
By all accounts, they will be back open in at most a few days--is this really something to be noted as a "closing"???
Yes,I believe it does. If someone were to be headed there it might save them a disappointing trip.
Meanwhile the city says they never had a license and that there may be other city revenue issues. According to the city they were warned on May31.
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Post #136 - October 31st, 2013, 2:50 pmThe city closing you down for operating without a license is a lot more serious than a slap on the wrist and a small fine.
They will have to go through licensing, zoning etc. and the city will try and keep them closed as long as legally possible.
The city coiuld also fine them around 200.00 per day for everyday they were operating without a license.
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Post #137 - November 1st, 2013, 10:50 amSorry doomsday prognosticators but Butcher & Larder is now open."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #138 - November 1st, 2013, 1:15 pmboudreaulicious wrote:Sorry doomsday prognosticators but Butcher & Larder is now open.
The site that originally posted the story has taken notice and published an update..
Butcher & Larder Reopens After Licensing, Debt Issues with City
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Post #139 - November 1st, 2013, 11:10 pmClosed
Brando's Beef
6838 Windsor Ave
Berwyn, IL
708-788-2333
Posted on their Facebook page today...We'd like to share some news, Brando’s has decided to close its doors.
One thing in life that is guaranteed is change. While a very hard decision, it is a positive one. Gianni (co-owner) will continue to dedicate himself to the union pipefitting career he has worked so hard to build and Brian (co-owner) will open a new restaurant called “Bubba’s Place” located on Ogden and Ridgeland in Berwyn.
Thanks to each and every one of you for the continued support throughout the years. We are extremely proud of all the stomachs we satisfied and all the support we were able to provide to local businesses, schools and churches as well as those less fortunate, donating hundreds of meals to those who were in need.
The wonderful memories and solid friendships will continue on, just in new spaces and places. Make sure to stop by Bubba’s Place in a few weeks to grab a bite and say Hello!"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #140 - November 2nd, 2013, 12:09 amjay2021 wrote:... and the city will try and keep them closed as long as legally possible.
Why would the city want to do that? The city is obligated to close a business that has no license, but after the business gets that license why would the city try to keep the business closed?
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Post #141 - November 2nd, 2013, 10:16 amimsscott wrote:jay2021 wrote:... and the city will try and keep them closed as long as legally possible.
Why would the city want to do that? The city is obligated to close a business that has no license, but after the business gets that license why would the city try to keep the business closed?
These issues are best discussed in a dedicated thread. Feel free to start one.
This thread is for announcements about openings and closings (of both the permanent and temporary variety).
Thanks,
Darren
For the moderators
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Post #142 - November 2nd, 2013, 1:02 pmSaw a tweet from Dollop Coffee that they plan to open the Evanston location in conjunction with Hoosier Mama Pie Co. on November 9th. The original target was the month of October.
Dollop Coffee
749 Chicago
Evanston, IL 60202
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Post #143 - November 2nd, 2013, 6:52 pmCan anyone confirm Aurelio's in Chicago closed? That is a travesty. Are they re-opening in a new location?
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Post #144 - November 2nd, 2013, 7:26 pmgullit wrote:Can anyone confirm Aurelio's in Chicago closed? That is a travesty. Are they re-opening in a new location?
Outgoing voicemail at the (506 W) Harrison Street location indicates that it has closed and that a new location will be opening soon. No details were given but per the message, questions should be directed to their flagship store in Homewood: 708-798-8050.
For other locations -- and there sure are a lot of them -- you can check their website:
http://aureliospizza.com/locations.php
Aurelio's happens to be one of Pizza Boy's favorites.
=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 #145 - November 2nd, 2013, 9:11 pmSorry about the doomsday senario but I was misinformed. A post upthread sited that Butcher and Larder was warned a while ago about operating without a license. If they in fact did not have a license it would have taken a lot longer to re-open. Sounds more like they had a license and there was a hold issued for nonpayment of taxes or fines directly or indirectly owed to the city by an officer of the corporation.
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Post #146 - November 3rd, 2013, 10:39 amThere is a new location of Sugar Hills Bakery opening in the mall with the Jewel, in the far northwest corner, at 3232 W. Addison at Elston/Kedzie.
Next to a dentist, no less. Evil.Last edited by Pie Lady on November 4th, 2013, 10:35 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #147 - November 3rd, 2013, 1:11 pmThanks Ronnie, that's great news. I was so distressed I didn't call.
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Post #148 - November 3rd, 2013, 3:40 pmi_openr wrote:Saw a tweet from Dollop Coffee that they plan to open the Evanston location in conjunction with Hoosier Mama Pie Co. on November 9th. The original target was the month of October.
I can confirm this opening date, I spoke with the staff at Hoosier Mama this morning. The new store will open Saturday the 9th, and there are facilities for baking on the premises.
I hope my coronary arteries can stand it!
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Post #149 - November 4th, 2013, 2:47 pmrfleisch1 wrote:i_openr wrote:Saw a tweet from Dollop Coffee that they plan to open the Evanston location in conjunction with Hoosier Mama Pie Co. on November 9th. The original target was the month of October.
I can confirm this opening date, I spoke with the staff at Hoosier Mama this morning. The new store will open Saturday the 9th, and there are facilities for baking on the premises.
I hope my coronary arteries can stand it!
Chicago magazine has the Evanston Dollop opening today. Any independent confirmation of this before I make my way down to Main St. and risk leaving without pie?
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Post #150 - November 4th, 2013, 3:03 pmThe Avondale food scene continues to expand with Tacos Tequilas. Props to TT for bucking the ampersand trend, but I would love to put a comma in their name.
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20131104 ... dale-block
2919 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 278-9901 PHONE
(773) 278-9903 FAX
contact@tacostequilas.com
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