Larry Tucker (formerly of NN Smokehouse, L.T.'s Grill) has opened Crazy Bird Chicken. here is the link

I can't wait to try it and post about it on the forum.

bobr wrote:Larry Tucker (formerly of NN Smokehouse, L.T.'s Grill) has opened Crazy Bird Chicken. here is the link

I can't wait to try it and post about it on the forum.

1138 S California
Chicago, IL 60612
773-801-0451

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ronnie_suburban wrote:

bobr wrote:Larry Tucker (formerly of NN Smokehouse, L.T.'s Grill) has opened Crazy Bird Chicken. here is the link

I can't wait to try it and post about it on the forum.

1138 S California
Chicago, IL 60612
773-801-0451

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this is great news. i'm going as soon as i can. larry is such a nice guy and i was a big fan of both his earlier restaurants...

Tarboush Mediterranean Grill has opened or is opening up at 1608 W North Ave (~North & Ashland). I believe this is where Milwoods Pizza was

(773) 770-3599
https://www.facebook.com/tarboushgrill

Mr. Spanky's is now Husky Hog BBQ (335 W. 31st).
huskyhogbbq.com/

Pie Lady wrote:Mr. Spanky's is now Husky Hog BBQ (335 W. 31st).
huskyhogbbq.com/

Could be a good option for carry-out to take to a game at the Cell...

Looks like they have a truck too, but no schedule.

You will note that almost none of the pictured items are on the menu.

At long last the place I love to hate appears to be trying to re imagine itself.

At Piazza Bella Trattoria, 2116 W. Roscoe St., the patio furniture has been taken in, the windows are papered over, there is no sign indicating a remake remodel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMBeqNfYEYY w/ Eno!).

I guess they couldn't take the competition from the badly reviewed chino Latino fusion' next door (http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/ar ... no-kitchen)

Piazza Bella Trattoria
2116 W. Roscoe St.

Si Fu Chino Latino Kitchen
2116 W. Roscoe

Their website says Piazza Bella Trattoria is closed for remodeling and will open again in two weeks.

cleanplateclub wrote:Their website says Piazza Bella Trattoria is closed for remodeling and will open again in two weeks.

As I said, there is no such indication at the brick and mortar site. Nor is there a permit posted.

Okay, got that, but when you talk about it being papered over and not being able to take the competition it's sounds like a lot more than just a two week re-model.

cleanplateclub wrote:Okay, got that, but when you talk about it being papered over and not being able to take the competition it's sounds like a lot more than just a two week re-model.

Exactly. It's pretty easy to put up a hopeful message on your website. Takes a bit more effort to hire a contractor, pull a permit and do an actual remodel. Granted, I don't really know how permanent the closing is. I'm simply going off of what I've observed as dwindling customer numbers as I walk by every day or two. I'm probably guilty of the sin of speculation, in which case the mods are welcome to take down my posts.

marothisu wrote:Tarboush Mediterranean Grill has opened or is opening up at 1608 W North Ave (~North & Ashland). I believe this is where Milwoods Pizza was

(773) 770-3599
https://www.facebook.com/tarboushgrill

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140908 ... th-avenues

When Dave and Megan Miller sold their ownership in the beloved Logan Square Bang Bang Pie Shop in April to partner Michael Ciapciak, most people expected their new endeavor would be just another celebrated pie shop.

But when Baker Miller Bakery & Millhouse opens Sept. 22 on North Western Avenue about a block south of the Western Brown Line station, Dave, 29, and Megan, 26, will launch the next phase of their careers.

4610 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... ns-sept-22

Dave148 wrote:

When Dave and Megan Miller sold their ownership in the beloved Logan Square Bang Bang Pie Shop in April to partner Michael Ciapciak, most people expected their new endeavor would be just another celebrated pie shop.

But when Baker Miller Bakery & Millhouse opens Sept. 22 on North Western Avenue about a block south of the Western Brown Line station, Dave, 29, and Megan, 26, will launch the next phase of their careers.

4610 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... ns-sept-22

Glad to hear it's near opening. Hat tip to ekreider, who posted about it a few months ago.

Longtime Old Town Italian restaurant Dinotto Ristorante (215 W. North Ave.) will close their doors September 21st after 25 years due to losing their lease. In October the people behind Dinotto will be opening a smaller restaurant around the corner focusing on Neopolitan style pizzas in the former Flight 1551 space (1551 N. Wells). The new restaurant will be named Da'Dino Pizza e Vino.

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2014/ ... zzeria.php

After 4 short years Jaffa Bakery at the corner of Devon and McCormick in Lincolnwood is finally showing signs of opening. The interior seems to be close to complete from what I saw peering into the two windows that had the paper removed and they hung the signage this week. The first mention of Jaffa was back in 2010: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=29902&start=90&sp=349539

Jaffa Bakery
3300 W. Devon
Lincolnwood, IL 60712

WestRidgeFoodie wrote:After 4 short years Jaffa Bakery at the corner of Devon and McCormick in Lincolnwood is finally showing signs of opening. The interior seems to be close to complete from what I saw peering into the two windows that had the paper removed and they hung the signage this week. The first mention of Jaffa was back in 2010: http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.ph ... &sp=349539

Jaffa Bakery
3300 W. Devon
Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Maybe a Thanksgiving opening? Then again, it always smells like Thanksgiving in there.

The former Soul Surfing Pizza on Dempster in Skokie is being replaced by Rogers Park's Jamaica Jerk. Bulletins as events warrant.

Future location:
3357 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL
60076

Patisserie Coralie is scheduled to open in a few weeks at Davis and Chicago in Evanston.

Further north, Robert LaPata (formerly of La Petite Amelia and Omaggio) plans to open Ten Mile House at 1700 Central St. Evanston. The name is a reference to the first tavern in Evanston, which was ten miles north of the middle of the City of Chicago. Being on Central, it's probably more like eleven miles north, but whatever. Wood-oven pizza, craft beers, smoked meats, etc. are promised.

Further north, Robert LaPata (formerly of La Petite Amelia and Omaggio) plans to open Ten Mile House at 1700 Central St. Evanston.

This place will be kitty-corner from Dyche Stadium and a block away from Welsh-Ryan Arena. They should make a fortune if it's even half-way decent, as it's the only non-Mustard's Last Stand resto east of Green Bay Road on Central.

Patisserie Coralie is scheduled to open in a few weeks at Davis and Chicago in Evanston.

Further north, Robert LaPata (formerly of La Petite Amelia and Omaggio) plans to open Ten Mile House at 1700 Central St. Evanston. The name is a reference to the first tavern in Evanston, which was ten miles north of the middle of the City of Chicago. Being on Central, it's probably more like eleven miles north, but whatever. Wood-oven pizza, craft beers, smoked meats, etc. are promised.

Hi- Is Patisserie Coralie where Cafe Mozart was?

NFriday wrote:Hi- Is Patisserie Coralie where Cafe Mozart was?

yep

A new place will be opening up at the corner of 83rd & St. Charles in Elmhurst where Kitchen Eatery used to be. I believe it's called Krave.

Just down the street in Villa Park, the old RC's Grille is now Baba Karam (117 W St Charles Rd).

Darren72 wrote:

Dave148 wrote:

When Dave and Megan Miller sold their ownership in the beloved Logan Square Bang Bang Pie Shop in April to partner Michael Ciapciak, most people expected their new endeavor would be just another celebrated pie shop.

But when Baker Miller Bakery & Millhouse opens Sept. 22 on North Western Avenue about a block south of the Western Brown Line station, Dave, 29, and Megan, 26, will launch the next phase of their careers.

4610 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... ns-sept-22

Glad to hear it's near opening. Hat tip to ekreider, who posted about it a few months ago.

Very excited for this place . . . first revealed in this terrific piece by Matt Kirouac on restaurantguru.com, launched by LTH's Matt Miller (milz50).

Perkolator Coffeehouse and cafe opened at 6032 W. Irving Park Rd. Irving and Austin.

DNAinfo wrote up an article today:

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140916 ... s-district

Drove by the old Panda Panda/Cosi/ Stash's location in Highland Park, and there were signs that a new "Grill" was opening soon. Anyone have info on this?

mattshafferHP wrote:Drove by the old Panda Panda/Cosi/ Stash's location in Highland Park, and there were signs that a new "Grill" was opening soon. Anyone have info on this?

Off the record intel has told me that it's supposed to be some sort of greek restaurant. Same intel has also told me that there's some movement on the old Rosebud spot across the street.