dumpstermcnuggets wrote:Interesting Cold Stone is trying again in Chicago, after their last city location in Lincoln Square closed. Except for the cake batter ice cream, I always found them overpriced. I wish Marble Slab could make a comeback in the Chicago area, again. I must not be the only one who remembers when they had a location at Village Crossing Shopping Center, which was actually decent.

I believe that was Marble Slab Creamery, which was basically the same deal, but I agree, much better.

pudgym29 wrote: I know I posted about this in this thread, but Sunday, I walked by there again, and it looks like it is all over for Las Asadas on N. Pulaski Rd. It is not going to reopen.
If I am wrong, I will accept the deficiency.

A Las Palmas has opened in this location: 3243 N Pulaski
Looks like it's related to the Las Palmas listed on this website: http://www.laspalmasillinois.com/

Though it happened months ago, I haven't seen it mentioned here so I'll mention it: Pronto 'Za at Division and Halsted has closed. I'm not surprised as I observed (IMO at least) a slide in quality.

Pie Lady wrote:The White Castle on Addison/Kedzie/Elston has been shut down for days due to a power outage. I know, now what?

For better or worse, they're back in business.

clogoodie wrote:

pudgym29 wrote: I know I posted about this in this thread, but Sunday, I walked by there again, and it looks like it is all over for Las Asadas on N. Pulaski Rd. It is not going to reopen.
If I am wrong, I will accept the deficiency.

A Las Palmas has opened in this location: 3243 N Pulaski
Looks like it's related to the Las Palmas listed on this website: http://www.laspalmasillinois.com/

Interesting, I've driven by the Harwood Heights location for years and it looks "cute" but it gets universally wretched reviews. Yet somehow they've managed to stay open for at least the better part of a decade, so who knows.

Buzz - Burgers, Barrels an Beer is closed. It was near the intersection of Irving, Damen and Lincoln. Not sure what happened; no sign, no furniture, big scaffolding on the building.

I work right at that intersection. We could really use some solid lunch options over there. I never made it to Buzz, but it didn't seem to be very popular with my co-workers. We tried Johnny Casserole. I think we must have ordered the wrong thing. I wanted to love it, but the sandwich I had was very bland.

Something called Venezuelan Bowl Grill is opening tomorrow at 2461 N Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Park near DePaul University, according to their Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/11565007545576 ... =3&theater). I think this is different from the Venezuelan Bowl Grill in Joliet, but not sure.

http://www.venezuelanbowlgrill.com

Venezuelan Bowl Grill
2461 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Also - there is a new Mediterranean place and coffee shop (Sociale & Cafe Press) coming to AMLI 900 in the South Loop soon at 800 S Clark as well as a Korean place called Nara at 1132 S Wabash. Nara's website doesn't provide much but it looks like it also has a lounge. Not sure if this is the same Nara as what was in West Loop Gate area before. Anyway, all of their business licenses were issued to them so they should be in business any day now.

jacketpotato wrote:Buzz - Burgers, Barrels an Beer is closed. It was near the intersection of Irving, Damen and Lincoln. Not sure what happened; no sign, no furniture, big scaffolding on the building.

What happened was it wasn't very good

A new Beatrix opening soonish in the former Cicchetti space at Northwestern Hospital (671 N. St Clair). Signs out advertising for staff. Part of it will be "The Market at Beatrix", meaning take-out stuff apparently.

And, Maple & Ash "opening soon" per their facebook page a couple days ago. It's on Maple St. (8 West), and the "Ash" part refers to the big-ass fireplace that will be featured. They will also offer a range of salts to suit the most discerning palate.

[edited to give correct address, w/ tip o' the Ramjet hat to riddlemay.]

knitgirl wrote:I work right at that intersection. We could really use some solid lunch options over there. I never made it to Buzz, but it didn't seem to be very popular with my co-workers. We tried Johnny Casserole. I think we must have ordered the wrong thing. I wanted to love it, but the sandwich I had was very bland.

Johnny's Casserole has closed too. With Browntrout closing, the neighborhood has got some churn. On the plus side, Danny's Egghead Diner, Melao and Snappy's are still around to serve a delicious lunch.

Sociale featuring Mediterranean shared dishes opened today at 800 South Clark from the Good Eats Group (Burger Bar Chicago, Sono Wood Fired).

Also now open next door from the same owners is Café Press, a small cafe featuring paninis, salads, and a deluxe selection of pastry, along with a coffee program by Sparrow Roastery.

Sociale Chicago
800 South Clark St
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 588-1100

https://www.facebook.com/socialechicago

It looks like Salam on Fullerton has closed

shotzy wrote:It looks like Salam on Fullerton has closed

oh no. so convenient for me when i'm across the street at facets watching a movie. it was never crowded, so i guess I'm not surprised....

La Principal in Evanston looks like it's going to be up and running soon - and the coffee bar on the Custer St. side of the building is now open in the AM, Monday-Friday 6:30-10 a.m. Bulletins as events warrant.

La Principal/Cafecito
700 Main St.
Evanston IL (Just west of the Main St./Evanston Metra and CTA stations)

shotzy wrote:It looks like Salam on Fullerton has closed

Saw that today as well.

Roger Ramjet wrote:A new Beatrix opening soonish in the former Cicchetti space at Northwestern Hospital (671 N. Orleans).

Probably 671 N. St. Clair?

riddlemay wrote:

Roger Ramjet wrote:A new Beatrix opening soonish in the former Cicchetti space at Northwestern Hospital (671 N. Orleans).

Probably 671 N. St. Clair?

Why, yes. Yes indeed. Wonder where I got Orleans from.

Walked to Pompei at Sheffield and Wellington for lunch today and was nonplussed to see this sign on the door. (Reproducing it verbatim.)

"Temporarily CLOSED. Sorry for the inconvience! Be Back Soon."

I just ordered from them on Wednesday I think. Phone is working but goes straight to message. No change on website. Probably just a kitchen issue or something (hopefully!!!!!!!)

boudreaulicious wrote:I just ordered from them on Wednesday I think. Phone is working but goes straight to message. No change on website. Probably just a kitchen issue or something (hopefully!!!!!!!)

I, too, hope we can take the "temporarily" and "be back soon" language at face value. From the time the second incarnation opened, we've been frequent customers. They bring something to the neighborhood that no one else does.

Didn't see this mentioned here and haven't seen it in person, but apparently there is now a second BopNGrill.

921 W Belmont Ave.
773-799-8868

According to their Instagram feed... "The Mexican", a new restaurant from the people behind Taco Joint, has opened in the old Rustic House space at 1967 N. Halsted (next door to Taco Joint)

https://instagram.com/p/8O6w78vKsB/

Coogles wrote:According to their Instagram feed... "The Mexican", a new restaurant from the people behind Taco Joint, has opened in the old Rustic House space at 1967 N. Halsted (next door to Taco Joint)

Wow--Rustic House is gone? I only remark on it because on our last visit (a couple of years ago) they literally couldn't fit more people into the place. (People were seated cheek by jowl up to and including the front door, so diners would have to move their chairs a little when anyone wanted to get in or out.)

riddlemay wrote:

Coogles wrote:According to their Instagram feed... "The Mexican", a new restaurant from the people behind Taco Joint, has opened in the old Rustic House space at 1967 N. Halsted (next door to Taco Joint)

Wow--Rustic House is gone? I only remark on it because on our last visit (a couple of years ago) they literally couldn't fit more people into the place. (People were seated cheek by jowl up to and including the front door, so diners would have to move their chairs a little when anyone wanted to get in or out.)

They closed back in early June, not due to lack of business but because a then unnamed restaurant group had made a substantial offer for the property.

(Provisional) good news re Sheffield/Wellington Pompei: I have been told (but have not witnessed with my own eyes) that they have reopened. Plan to get by there tomorrow to verify.

Visual confirmation: Sheffield/Wellington Pompei is back in business and all's right with the world.

The former Pizza by Alex site has windows papered over with Fannie's cafe, bakery and boutique coming soon. Pizza by Alex had a little attention on LTH in 2008 with less than favorable reports. After one or two management changes in the last year they closed down with the furniture removed and a for lease sign in the window.

Fannie's web site really only has a home page as of today. The papers in the windows are basically large versions of the home page.

This will be a second location for a bakery in Harwood Heights called Fannie Schmoe's, which produces only sweet stuff. I wonder whether they will use the brick oven that Alex's probably left behind to produce bread.

Fannie Schmoe's Bakery
http://www.fannieschmoesbakery.com/index.html
4613 N Oketo
Harwood Heights

Fannie's Cafe
5040-44 W Montrose
Chicago

I just saw it on the news this morning. Today 10/4 is the last day for Ed Debevic at 640 N. Wells. The building is being torn down to make room for rental apartments. According to their website, they are planning on eventually opening up at another location in the loop. Hope this helps, Nancy

GNR Birchwood Kitchen in Bucktown is transitioning ownership and possibly closing. It's a sad day.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2015100 ... ship-works

jsagoff wrote:GNR Birchwood Kitchen in Bucktown is transitioning ownership and possibly closing. It's a sad day.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2015100 ... ship-works

Sad but not a GNR.

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