Pie Lady wrote:C-Manny's (3641 W Irving Park Rd.) is closed for good according to their FB page, despite the "closed for renovations" sign in the window. Too bad, Mr. Pie loved their nachos.

Signs up for the replacement tenant here: Bay Leaf of the Orient

The same way that La Principal, the taco-focused restaurant in Evanston, has a walk-up window where you can get churros and coffee in the morning, the owners of Ten Mile House, another restaurant in Evanston, have announced that they will be opening a donut window in (or next to) their restaurant, called DB3 Donuts. Must be a thing.

Unite Urban Grill Closes

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2016031 ... er-2-years

Vivial Restaurant closed: http://southportcorridorchicago.blogspo ... um=twitter

clogoodie wrote:

Pie Lady wrote:C-Manny's (3641 W Irving Park Rd.) is closed for good according to their FB page, despite the "closed for renovations" sign in the window. Too bad, Mr. Pie loved their nachos.

Signs up for the replacement tenant here: Bay Leaf of the Orient

Any indication from the signage what kind of place this will be? Can't find any info online...

There's a trendy/retro neon sign for a new place across from the Biograph: Millie's Supper Club. Windows are brown-papered, can't tell what's going on inside.

knitgirl wrote:The Northman Cider Bar is opening next month in North Center. http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160106 ... n-february. We could really use some more decent lunch options in the neighborhood.

The Northman, Chicago's first cider bar, is finally open

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct ... story.html

Paddy's Comeback Inn has replaced Whiskey River BBQ on River Rd in NE Mount Prospect. So far only two yelp reviews (one possible shill, one very shrill). The menu is very limited (three burgers, buffalo wings, corned beef sandwich, spicy chicken, fish & chips, and donuts for dessert).

The reasons for running right over there boil down to it being the closest restaurant to my house.

http://www.paddysinn.com
702 N River Road, Mt Prospect 60056 | (847) 298-7200 OP

riddlemay wrote:There's a trendy/retro neon sign for a new place across from the Biograph: Millie's Supper Club. Windows are brown-papered, can't tell what's going on inside.

As a native of central Wisconsin, I can't help but be leery, but we'll see, 'n so?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-millies-supper-club-opening-in-lincoln-park-20160316-story.html

Local Root closes after 3 1/2 years in Streeterville

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct ... story.html

Was it ever reported here that the 2429 N. Lincoln location of Pizano's (next to The Biograph) has closed? I was thinking of heading over there this week and checked the hours on their website, only to find this:

http://www.pizanoschicago.com/lincoln.php

Surprising. They seemed to be doing well whenever I walked past. And the chain as a whole has seemed to expand, not retrench.

riddlemay wrote:Was it ever reported here that the 2429 N. Lincoln location of Pizano's (next to The Biograph) has closed? I was thinking of heading over there this week and checked the hours on their website, only to find this:

http://www.pizanoschicago.com/lincoln.php

Surprising. They seemed to be doing well whenever I walked past. And the chain as a whole has seemed to expand, not retrench.

A lot of restaurants and small stores in that area were hit hard by Chilren's Memorial Hospital moving downtown. I'm betting that also was a factor in Edzo's LP closing. Until the redevelopment project takes off (if ever), that area will probably be relatively blighted compared to other parts of Clark.

riddlemay wrote:Was it ever reported here that the 2429 N. Lincoln location of Pizano's (next to The Biograph) has closed? I was thinking of heading over there this week and checked the hours on their website, only to find this:

http://www.pizanoschicago.com/lincoln.php

Surprising. They seemed to be doing well whenever I walked past. And the chain as a whole has seemed to expand, not retrench.

If I understand correctly, they still do delivery from that location so it's not technically closed.

Drover wrote:

riddlemay wrote:Was it ever reported here that the 2429 N. Lincoln location of Pizano's (next to The Biograph) has closed? I was thinking of heading over there this week and checked the hours on their website, only to find this:

http://www.pizanoschicago.com/lincoln.php

Surprising. They seemed to be doing well whenever I walked past. And the chain as a whole has seemed to expand, not retrench.

If I understand correctly, they still do delivery from that location so it's not technically closed.

You're probably right. Looking at that page again, I see delivery hours. On my first glance I assumed that was outdated information, superseded by the boldface closure line ("Dine-In & Carry Out for 2429 N. Lincoln is CLOSED.") But the closure must pertain specifically to the restaurant operation.

FWIW, Yelp simply lists the place as CLOSED (all caps). And the line "Yelpers report this location has closed" appears when you click on the listing. The info that delivery is still possible is not to be found on Yelp.

It does seem anti-intuitive that if they have a pizza kitchen in operation at that location, they wouldn't preserve the carry-out option, but I guess that's the way it is.

As an additional FYI, this line appears on the web page: "Anyone holding an unredeemed Groupon for this location can bring it to 2056 W. Division and it will be honored."

JoelF wrote:A lot of restaurants and small stores in that area were hit hard by Chilren's Memorial Hospital moving downtown. I'm betting that also was a factor in Edzo's LP closing. Until the redevelopment project takes off (if ever), that area will probably be relatively blighted compared to other parts of Clark.

Demolition of the old hospital is set to begin any day now, we've been told to expect a serious rat problem in the area as the critters flee their nests. Hopefully Pizano's is just closing the dining room temporarily to try and keep out the rats.

Saint Lou’s Assembly, the latest concept restaurant from the 16” on Center group (owners of Dusek’s, Punch House, Thalia Hall, and Longman & Eagle), popped up out of nowhere today.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct ... story.html

Already mentioned in this post and coming to the old Leona's location on Madison in Oak Park...

Wiener and Still Champion is closed. There is a Cook County eviction notice on the door. The photo is from a Yelp post from 3-18 and I saw it myself last night.

Per the Mount Prospect Journal, the Meijer store in Niles is expected to stay laying off workers May 15, and close June 18.

Two longtime Chicago restaurateurs, Phil Stefani and Adolfo Garcia, who previously announced a partnership to open a River North rum bar this spring, are collaborating on a second restaurant, Broken English Taco Pub. (The rum bar, Flamingo Rum Club, is scheduled to open at the end of May.)

Slated to open the last week of April in the former Einstein Bros. Bagels at Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English will be a casual, Mexico City-inspired taqueria and bar that will seat about 90 inside and another 40 on an outdoor patio.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... n-the-loop

Maxwell Style Grill is open at 999 Howard... Couldn't stop today but I'll drop in soon.

Argh, I can't get the photo up, but it's over here:

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN ... KZ_y5wgYRK

Mahalo, a casual Hawaiian spot that will offer luau feasts on its rooftop deck along with Polynesian-Asian fusion dishes, will replace the shuttered Bom Bolla, it was announced Thursday.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2016032 ... -bom-bolla

mamagotcha wrote:Maxwell Style Grill is open at 999 Howard... Couldn't stop today but I'll drop in soon.

Argh, I can't get the photo up, but it's over here:

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN ... KZ_y5wgYRK

I did.

Pre cooked Pork chops and hamburger patties were piled up along with grilled onions on one side of the griddle then spent a couple of minutes on the hot side when ordered. The results were predictably dry and over done. The hot dogs were juicy and had some snap, but no hint of flavor. The fries were ordinary at best.

Losing WASC and gaining this is up there with a typical Bulls trade.

scottsol wrote:
Losing WASC and gaining this is up there with a typical Bulls trade.

scottsol wrote:
Losing WASC and gaining this is up there with a typical Bulls trade.

Dying laughing here. DYING.

riddlemay wrote:Was it ever reported here that the 2429 N. Lincoln location of Pizano's (next to The Biograph) has closed? I was thinking of heading over there this week and checked the hours on their website, only to find this:

http://www.pizanoschicago.com/lincoln.php

Surprising. They seemed to be doing well whenever I walked past. And the chain as a whole has seemed to expand, not retrench.

Speaking of Pizano's - I saw a building permit about 10 days ago in their name to build out a new restaurant at 2106 S Indiana - 21st and Indiana. This is near where the new DePaul events center/arena is being built, near where the new Marriott Marquis is being built, and near McCormick Place. Good strategy on their behalf maybe.

When I passed the old Endgrain, there seems to be construction folks coming in and out. There's a sort of fiberboard wall that surrounds the windows. No signage so I don't know if there's even a restaurant moving into the space.

Endgrain
1851 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613


Driving past Olga's Deli there are two "store for sale" signs. A Yelp commenter mentioned that Olga passed away

Olga's Deli
3209 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618

Iconic Ed & Erv's Food Mart Store To Be Restored As New Home Of Bina's Café

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2016032 ... -binas-caf

Looks like the end of the line for Tixteco Grill on Milwaukee and Keystone in the lower corner of Irving Park. A sign in the window reads "Closed For Remodeling; Coming on [sic] Mid-April Los Jalapeños"

Drover wrote:Looks like the end of the line for Tixteco Grill on Milwaukee and Keystone in the lower corner of Irving Park. A sign in the window reads "Closed For Remodeling; Coming on [sic] Mid-April Los Jalapeños"

Confirmed by a post on their facebook page, though they say they will remain 'open' for catering.

https://www.facebook.com/TixtecoMexicanRestaurant

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