bw77 wrote:I could have sworn that Aurelio's had a location near Clark and Fullerton years ago, so I don't think they are complete strangers to the north side, though they have been gone absent from the north side for many years.

Yes. They had a location right on the corner in that slightly below street level strip mall. It was disgusting. Their sauce was at once far too acidic and achingly sweet. It was drek in a neighborhood full of much better pizza options.

Here is an article about the restaurant going in the old Lupita's space...sounds much better than what was in there before. Yay, again.

http://evanstonnow.com/story/business/b ... ce-lupitas

Ruby of Siam is opening a branch in downtown Highland Park - 1849 Second St. That location had a brief run as Tio Tannous. Before that, Benjamin Tapas.

The southwest corner of Randhurst Village, that was previously Borders Books was expected to be Carrabas, which I'd probably never go to, but is now signed to become an Outback, which I'd probably never go to.

Panther in the Den wrote:Never to despair we were able to grab a couple of sandwiches at the new addition of El Cubanito. Very nice and tasty. I still miss the old shack next door.

Aren't they still using the shack for carry-out orders? The owner-lady told me that was their plan at any rate...

aselvam wrote:

Pie Lady wrote:Noticed that the Clarke's on Belmont under the brown line was papered over on Friday.

They are closed for painting.

Clarke's Closed For Good -- Not Just For Painting -- Alderman's Office Says

Looks like Blackwood is getting some competition. About a block and a half west, there is a sign in the window of 176 N. Wells that says that Piggyback BBQ is coming soon.

No indication from the sign as to whether or not it is a cousin to the Piggyback Tavern in Forest Park, but my guess is that it would be.

Fast Casual Vietnamese Spot FUH to Open in Former Edzo's

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150612 ... rmer-edzos

Not sure if these have been posted before (but I searched and didn't see anything?) --

JB Mart in Glenview:"At Milwaukee Avenue and Central Road, where vacant buildings stood for years, JB Mart will house an international grocery store highlighting Asian foods."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glenview/news/ct-gla-grocery-store-tl-0402-20150331-story.html
and
http://glenview.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1063&meta_id=45745
600 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, Illinois 60025

H Mart in Glenview at Sanders and Milwaukee (where Glenview Polish Deli used to be?) -- not sure if it is the same H Mart as in Niles and Naperville, though:
http://glenview.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1221&meta_id=54291
3385 Milwaukee Avenue
Glenview, Illinois

South Naperville area:

PieFive opened recently on 75th near Rte 59, where the Whole Foods is located. It takes the place of the late, unlamented Armando's and is a Chipotle/Subway production line kind of place.

MOD pizza is open at Naperville Crossings at 95th Street and Rte 59. Every pizza, no matter how many toppings, costs $7.87.

Fresh Market is "coming soon" to Naperville Crossings as well.

So we will have Standard Market, Mariano's, Whole Foods, Caputo's and soon Fresh Market in relatively close proximity.

Harold's Chicken on 35th between Michigan and Indiana

Can't find anything on the Web, but there is a new sign (replacing Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen) and paper covering the windows.

124 E 35th St
Chicago, IL

Dave148 wrote:

Fast Casual Vietnamese Spot FUH to Open in Former Edzo's

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150612 ... rmer-edzos

After that, they plan on opening a place for Vietnamese barbecue, called Fuh Q.

nsxtasy wrote:

Dave148 wrote:

Fast Casual Vietnamese Spot FUH to Open in Former Edzo's

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150612 ... rmer-edzos

After that, they plan on opening a place for Vietnamese barbecue, called Fuh Q.

Much like King Pho on Devon had the sense to put "King" first?

Dateline: Six Corners, N Cicero Ave

Family Fruit Market 4118 N cicero my refrigerator since 1992 IS NOT CLOSING. There's been rumors and a myriad of poor attempts for almost a year by employees and owner to keep neighbors informed about whether the place would close or stay open. Ron the owner made a public statement to DNAinfo.com today. He's changing up the product offerings of the store and continuing on.

Senoya in Niles closed a while back. I don't think there are any Asian buffets left in that neighborhood. Local paper reports that it's being torn down to become a secondary lot for Golf Mill Ford.

Trellis in Lincoln Park has closed according to their website.

Previously it had been a bar (Gaslight) which owner Four Corners had switched to a finer dining restaurant. I had gone there a few times, the food was good & reasonably priced. Will miss it in the neighborhood.

Dave148 wrote:Ruby of Siam is opening a branch in downtown Highland Park - 1849 Second St. That location had a brief run as Tio Tannous. Before that, Benjamin Tapas.

Not suprised that Benjamin is gone. We went there with my brother-in-law, who has Celiac Disease. When he asked if he could subsitute something that he couldn't eat for something else, he was told..."we do not substitute, but will be happy to take the offending food away." So much for going back there.

Cathy2 wrote:Aurelio's Pizza May Be Opening in Highwood Southwest side pizza chain made north side debut in Arlington Heights. Location in Highwood and Lakeview are next.

I have never tried this pizza, though there once was a big fan who regularly posted here. I cannot wait to try this whenever it materializes.

Regards,

I worked in Addison for many years and they put an Aurelio's there that I went to many times. It's popular, has it's own unique thin crust and sweet sauce and I like it. It's been a long time since I had it. We need a sit down pizza place in Highland Park/Highwood since Malnati's won't budge about the HP carryout only location (but definitely not complaining!). The weird part is not even an alderman I know in Highwood knows where the location will be. Maybe in the Bridie McKenna's spot? Kind of neat looking Irish Pub, hate to see them change it. Side note: There is a pizza joint called Silver Beach Pizza in St. Joseph, Michigan that is an exact clone of Aurelio's down to their serving tray. Not sure how that happened.

From Eater yesterday morning: Suburban Stallwart Ramen Misoya Joining Ramen Boom in Streeterville


No dates set yet.

Ramen Misoya
213 E. Ohio St.

JINYA Ramen Bar is having a soft opening this weekend and should be open full-time very soon.

JINYA Ramen Bar
553 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 789-9925
jinya-ramenbar.com

The national chain Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill plans to open its 66th restaurant, and first in the Chicago area, July 13 in Mount Prospect's Randhurst Village shopping center. It will feature a patio with a fire pit and a late-night menu. It's the first new Smokey Bones in eight years.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... d-heats-up

Another steakhouse. Yay!

Two big names in West Loop dining have teamed up to open a steakhouse in Fulton Market later this summer. Boka Restaurant Group and B. Hospitality Co. plan to open Armour & Swift, a chef-driven steakhouse in the 1K Fulton development in September, officials confirmed Friday. The entrance to the restaurant will be located at the corner of Morgan & Fulton.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150620 ... -september

Dave148 wrote:Armour & Swift

I see what they did there. Nice ampersanding of two very appropriate names.

Dave148 wrote:

The national chain Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill plans to open its 66th restaurant, and first in the Chicago area, July 13 in Mount Prospect's Randhurst Village shopping center. It will feature a patio with a fire pit and a late-night menu. It's the first new Smokey Bones in eight years.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... d-heats-up

Hopefully it will do better than what it's replacing, an outlet of Billy Goat, which had unremarkable fare equidistant from the Five Guys and Steak & Shake.

Truco Taqueria opened recently kitty-corner from where Smokey Bones will be, and it may be worth checking out. Menu includes calamari and octopus tacos, torta ahogada in addition to the usual fare, but I'm concerned with the fact that the place puts more visual emphasis on its bar (adult slurpees, etc.).

Jerk :: Modern Jamaican Grill
seems to be finally opened at the S.W. corner of[i] Chicago and Halsted[/i]

The banner on the outside proclaims June 26, 2015 as the opening date for Little Saigon Baguette. The website says the same and nothing more. This is a lot closer than Argyle or Lawrence for my banh mi fix. I hope it's decent.

Little Saigon Baguette
5251 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
773-944-9026
http://www.littlesaigonbaguette.com/

Oh, forgot to mention, looks like a Clucker's Chicken will be opening on MIlwaukee Avenue in Libertyville in the fall of 2015. I didn't make a note of the address, but I will look next week. Could it be in the place where Big Ed's BBQ was? I'll check.

Katie wrote:Oh, forgot to mention, looks like a Clucker's Chicken will be opening on MIlwaukee Avenue in Libertyville in the fall of 2015. I didn't make a note of the address, but I will look next week. Could it be in the place where Big Ed's BBQ was? I'll check.

According to Clucker's FB page - "Right downtown Libertyville on Milwaukee Ave next to Starbucks!"
This is the same owners of - http://www.cluckerscharcoalchicken.com/

Per its Facebook page, Nightwood is closing on July 11.

Dave148 wrote:

Fast Casual Vietnamese Spot FUH to Open in Former Edzo's

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150612 ... rmer-edzos

Tried them today - better than I thought it would be. Solid bowl of pho though the concept is to customize and they have a lot of non-typical things too. You can easily get a typical bowl of pho though. I feel that the beef broth might be better than most places on Argyle. Still not as good as Le Colonial's broth, but then again I've yet to find anywhere in the world as good as that place's pho.