Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings, October-December 2014
Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings, October-December 2014
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Post #151 - December 11th, 2014, 6:09 pmKid Charlemagne wrote:Roger Ramjet wrote:Happened to walk past the new Naf Naf Grill at 28 S. Wabash around 11am, sign said OPEN. It looked open-ish, but apparently no one at all inside (couldn't see the ordering area from where I was though). Phone is (312) 726-6300 if anyone wants to check.
Its open -
Thanks, glad to hear it!fine words butter no parsnips
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Post #152 - December 11th, 2014, 8:48 pmnsxtasy wrote:JoelF wrote:Per Chicago Eater, the Randhurst Village outpost of Billy Goat will be closing (could it be because you could get coke and fries?). They also lost a coal-oven pizza place in recent months, and the taqueria that's supposed to go in has been very slow to get started.
I wonder whether the layout of Randhurst Village works against its tenants. They have a "main street" type layout (shops including eateries such as E+O) in the middle of the mall, surrounded by the big department stores (Carson's) and movie theaters. So lots of folks head to the big store or movies, park just outside them, and never see anything along the "main street" portion of the mall. And of course there's also no visibility for those shops from those driving by on the three principal thoroughfares going past the mall, either.
I'm pretty sure signing a lease in a complex that boasts "Carson's" as the "big store" is the biggest thing that works against it's tenants.
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Post #153 - December 13th, 2014, 6:40 pmpizano345 wrote:I'm pretty sure signing a lease in a complex that boasts "Carson's" as the "big store" is the biggest thing that works against it's tenants.
I'm not sure what the point of this statement is (other than its sarcastic tone), but FWIW, the biggest stores in Randhurst Village are Costco and Home Depot, followed by Carson's (formerly Carson Pirie Scott) and Sports Authority. Annual revenues for all locations of these stores are $112 billion, $78 billion, $3 billion (for its Bon-Ton parent), and $4 billion, respectively.Last edited by nsxtasy on December 13th, 2014, 7:05 pm, edited 5 times in total.
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Post #154 - December 13th, 2014, 6:43 pmCorner Cooks and Jerry's in Winnetka are morphing into Taste on Chestnut, under new ownership, according to an e-mail I received from being on their mailing list:email wrote:A New Beginning
The address of 507 Chestnut has held a restaurant for many years. When the opportunity became available to purchase the restaurant I didn’t hesitate for even a day!
The process took a little longer than expected, but the end result has been more than rewarding. To be part of such a great community has been a great feeling and that will reflect in the efforts of our team as it moves forward in the next few weeks.
As most of you have read, I am Steven Leviton, the new owner. My background is as an executive chef, and food and beverage manager in known restaurants, clubs, and hotels that many of our customers have frequented, both here and in South Florida. I plan a gentle evolution of menus that our discerning customers have come to expect. I also plan to continue the in-house events, catering, cooking parties and team builders.
In order to have the restaurant move forward to the next generation, we will be closed on Sundays and then close from January 2nd-January 29th. Please stay tuned to the website and your email for our progress reports.
Our eventual name will be "Taste On Chestnut." You will see the new signs closer to the re-opening dates, subject to the village’s approval. The website will also migrate to the new site that we are building. You may also contact us at the same phone numbers as before and info@tasteonchestnut.com
We hope to see you December and again after we re-open! Happy Holiday’s to all!
Steven Leviton
info@tasteonchestnut.com
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Post #155 - December 14th, 2014, 12:25 pmThe new shopping center at Sanders Road and Willow Road in Glenview. Now open Starbucks. Coming soon Chipotle Mexican Grill, Naf Naf Grill between CVS Pharmacy and LA Fitness both signs are up already. Also Mariano's grocery store sign is up which is going in the back next to the apartment complex is being constructed now.
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Post #156 - December 14th, 2014, 7:10 pmHaving undergone a somewhat recent change in ownership, The Fast Burrito in Irving Park has changed its name without changing its name... now doing business as El Burrito Rapido. Not sure if this counts as a closing and (re-)opening since I don't think it ever closed during the ownership swap or re-naming.
El Burrito Rapdio
3414 W Irving Park Rd
773-279-9430
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Post #157 - December 15th, 2014, 10:40 amPearl Tavern owner Adolfo Garcia is planning to open a meat-focused restaurant inspired by his slaughterhouse-working, butcher-owning Mexican grandparents near Diversey and Sacramento avenues.
Teaming with chef Frank Valdez, most recently the chef de cuisine at West Town's Mexique, Garcia will open Son of a Butcher, a 70-seat eatery across from Fat Rice and a block away from Masa Azul, adding to the growing scene of chef-driven restaurants in the booming Northwest Side neighborhood.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... quare-spotNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #158 - December 15th, 2014, 11:34 amEppy's on N Franklin is being replaced by Capri Sogno and FoodFellas Pizza.
I'll post in the next rendition of this (Jan-Mar) when it opens - probably with a review since it's in the back yard.
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Post #159 - December 15th, 2014, 11:52 amRuk Sushi and Thai has opened a second location in Albany Park, in the former Coffee Berry spot at Leland/Kimball. Apparently the owner lives in AP and figured out that a good number of customers heading to the Portage Park location were from his neighborhood.
Ruk Sushi & Thai
4700 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
773-961-8581
http://www.ruksushichicago.com/
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Post #160 - December 15th, 2014, 1:40 pmI have been to Ruk twice and I'm not sure how they manage to leach all the flavor out of their products but from a technological standpoint, its impressive really.
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Post #161 - December 15th, 2014, 6:49 pmPer Eater.com...EVANSTON— Lush Wine and Spirits announced its third location will arrive this spring in Evanston. A wine garden with a 200-year-old oak tree for drinking and snacking are part of the plan at 2022 W. Central St. in downtown Evanston. [EaterWire]
This was written by someone who obviously doesn't have a clue where downtown Evanston is, or how Evanston names its streets (there is no "West" Central Street). And based on the three existing Lush Wine locations already shown on their website, the writer apparently doesn't know how to count up to four, either.
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Post #162 - December 15th, 2014, 7:12 pmnsxtasy wrote:Per Eater.com...EVANSTON— Lush Wine and Spirits announced its third location will arrive this spring in Evanston. A wine garden with a 200-year-old oak tree for drinking and snacking are part of the plan at 2022 W. Central St. in downtown Evanston. [EaterWire]
This was written by someone who obviously doesn't have a clue where downtown Evanston is, or how Evanston names its streets (there is no "West" Central Street). And based on the three existing Lush Wine locations already shown on their website, the writer apparently doesn't know how to count up to four, either.
Other than that, it's a great piece!
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Post #163 - December 15th, 2014, 8:01 pmnsxtasy wrote:And based on the three existing Lush Wine locations already shown on their website, the writer apparently doesn't know how to count up to four, either.
Lush currently has two stores—1412 W Chicago and 2232 W Roscoe—so the one in Evanston will make three. The original Lush on Halsted closed in January.
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Post #164 - December 15th, 2014, 9:20 pmnsxtasy wrote:Per Eater.com...EVANSTON— Lush Wine and Spirits announced its third location will arrive this spring in Evanston. A wine garden with a 200-year-old oak tree for drinking and snacking are part of the plan at 2022 W. Central St. in downtown Evanston. [EaterWire]
This was written by someone who obviously doesn't have a clue where downtown Evanston is, or how Evanston names its streets (there is no "West" Central Street). And based on the three existing Lush Wine locations already shown on their website, the writer apparently doesn't know how to count up to four, either.
Yes, announced already in October here. The Evanston Review does know where Central Street is.
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Post #165 - December 15th, 2014, 9:37 pmAt some point the stunningly average Mexican restaurant Las Palmas on Central Ave. in Highland Park closed and in its stead is--wait for it--a sushi restaurant (the fourth one on three-block stretch of Central). Not much info out there besides a single positive Yelp review.
Mizuki Grill
474 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 926-7598
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Post #166 - December 15th, 2014, 11:35 pmnsxtasy wrote:Per Eater.com...
EVANSTON— Lush Wine and Spirits announced its third location will arrive this spring in Evanston. A wine garden with a 200-year-old oak tree for drinking and snacking are part of the plan at 2022 W. Central St. in downtown Evanston. [EaterWire]
This was written by someone who obviously doesn't have a clue where downtown Evanston is, or how Evanston names its streets (there is no "West" Central Street). And based on the three existing Lush Wine locations already shown on their website, the writer apparently doesn't know how to count up to four, either.
Yes, announced already in October here. The Evanston Review does know where Central Street is.
I used to get my hair cut at that salon, too. I cannot for the life of me figure out where this supposed "200-year-old oak tree" is. In the alley?
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Post #167 - December 16th, 2014, 12:52 pmA soul food restaurant with a slightly naughty name opened Monday in Forest Glen. Ald. John Arena (45th) welcomed Mother Cluckers Kitchen, 5200 N. Elston Ave., to Forest Glen at a friends-and-family-only opening Saturday, proclaiming the chicken and ribs superb.
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141216 ... orest-glenNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #168 - December 16th, 2014, 1:13 pmDave148 wrote:A soul food restaurant with a slightly naughty name opened Monday in Forest Glen. Ald. John Arena (45th) welcomed Mother Cluckers Kitchen, 5200 N. Elston Ave., to Forest Glen at a friends-and-family-only opening Saturday, proclaiming the chicken and ribs superb.
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141216 ... orest-glen
I am so glad there is something else in that space. The previous Taco joint was godaweful. I'll check out Mother Cluckers Kitchen post haste.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #169 - December 16th, 2014, 2:30 pmstoutisgoodfood wrote:New lunch spot being built out on Wells just south of Randolph. Fresha Place (yes, spelling is correct) has a sign up with a notice it will be serving sandwiches, wraps, etc. Small spot on a busy street for food - and right next door to the newly opened Halsted Street Deli and across from Jersey Mike's.
Couldn't come up with any info on Google or social media?
And north of Randolph, in the old Taco Fresco/Millennium Dogs space (180 N Wells), an Asada Mexican Grill has signage up. Can't find any info, but doesn't seem to be related to any other restaurants with the same name.
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Post #170 - December 16th, 2014, 6:18 pmstoutisgoodfood wrote:Eppy's on N Franklin is being replaced by Capri Sogno and FoodFellas Pizza.
I'll post in the next rendition of this (Jan-Mar) when it opens - probably with a review since it's in the back yard.
I still miss the Eppy's that used to be on East Ontario in Streeterville...they more or less had the same salad ingredients as the old Zoom Kitchen, and was a nice option in the neighborhood. And Eppy was quite a character. But you definitely didn't go there for the service, which had a negative, shrill charm of its own. Too bad I apparently missed out on the N. Franklin location; according to Yelp it's now closed as well. So no more matzah ball soup priced by the temperature....
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Post #171 - December 16th, 2014, 7:43 pmI was always curious of the location choice on N Franklin - right next door to Perry's. Although the quality at the 'sandwich as big as your head' shop has gone downhill a bit (from really good to it's OK), it's still the most food for the money in town. Went to Eppy's once and was very underwhelmed.
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Post #172 - December 17th, 2014, 1:14 pmwrgpt9 wrote:Frite Street is now open for all your french fry needs. From the makers of "The Slide Ride" food truck.
Frite Street
3006 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
[url]fritestreet.com[/url]
Sweet, yet another place in my neighborhood I'll never go to cause they keep such crappy hours. 10-4, Tuesday- Saturday.
I guess they don't like people with jobs.
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Post #173 - December 19th, 2014, 2:18 pmThe first Graeter's Ice Cream shop in Illinois is coming to downtown Northbrook in the former Caribou Coffee location at 1347 Shermer.
http://northbrook.chicagotribune.com/20 ... orthbrook/
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Post #174 - December 19th, 2014, 3:54 pmPompei Watch: The name Pompei is now painted vertically on one of the large glass windows at Sheffield and Wellington. There appears to be a note on the front door that may contain information about when it will open (I couldn't read it from my car); the note looks different at a glance than the one that's been up there for months.Pithy quote here.
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Post #175 - December 19th, 2014, 4:31 pmStrings Ramen in Chinatown will open another location at 1629 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park in January 2015
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Post #176 - December 20th, 2014, 12:29 pmQuang Noodle near Chicago & State looks like it's closed now, just like its neighbor El Souk. I've heard some rumblings that the building will be torn down, but who knows if that's true. Anyway, interesting stuff - never was a fan of that place and always wondered how it kept afloat.2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
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Post #177 - December 21st, 2014, 10:42 pmSushi Tokoro looks about ready to open in Lincoln Square on the west side of Western, just south of Lawrence. It looks upscale, but I know very little about it. Unfortunately, I found the online menu and it looks like some of the same old crap I don't think Chicago needs any more of:
http://sushitokorochicago.com/menu.html
In any event, I guess we'll find out more soon.
Sushi Tokoro
4750 N. Western Ave.
773.654.3858
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-9:30pm
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Post #178 - December 22nd, 2014, 8:58 amBR wrote:Sushi Tokoro looks about ready to open in Lincoln Square on the west side of Western, just south of Lawrence. It looks upscale, but I know very little about it. Unfortunately, I found the online menu and it looks like some of the same old crap I don't think Chicago needs any more of:
http://sushitokorochicago.com/menu.html
In any event, I guess we'll find out more soon.
Sushi Tokoro
4750 N. Western Ave.
773.654.3858
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-9:30pm
Not looking too "upscale" with an all-you-can-eat option.
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Post #179 - December 22nd, 2014, 9:20 amspinynorman99 wrote:BR wrote:Sushi Tokoro looks about ready to open in Lincoln Square on the west side of Western, just south of Lawrence. It looks upscale, but I know very little about it. Unfortunately, I found the online menu and it looks like some of the same old crap I don't think Chicago needs any more of:
http://sushitokorochicago.com/menu.html
In any event, I guess we'll find out more soon.
Sushi Tokoro
4750 N. Western Ave.
773.654.3858
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-9:30pm
Not looking too "upscale" with an all-you-can-eat option.
Agreed that upscale looks like a stretch. However, they do have a hibachi option, which is hard to find in the city limits. I'll definitely give it a try just because of that."If this sauce was a person, I'd get naked and make love to it." - Sophia Petrillo, The Golden Girls
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Post #180 - December 22nd, 2014, 10:03 amBarTucci @ 3426 N Harlem. Brought to you by the family next door at Pasta Fresh. Their son Gino is running the show and we had a great dinner there this past Saturday. They focus on handmade pasta and it was all excellent. I'm sure this place will be packed in the future. It's BYOB with a $10.00 corkage fee.
http://bartuccichicago.com
