I can't remember where I saw the news, but Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits is opening a 2nd location in Ravenswood in the old Dolce Casa space, 2 doors down from Over Easy. Still paper on the windows, but there is a sign that says Pie and Biscuits. Looking forward to the opening.

Per DNAinfo, the third outpost of Bangers and Lace is coming soon to the old Endgrain space at 1851 W Addison Street in Chicago.

32 taps and sausages galore can be expected...

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2016033 ... oe-village

knitgirl wrote:I can't remember where I saw the news, but Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits is opening a 2nd location in Ravenswood in the old Dolce Casa space, 2 doors down from Over Easy. Still paper on the windows, but there is a sign that says Pie and Biscuits. Looking forward to the opening.

To make it official, here's a source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct ... story.html So excited for this, as I miss Dolce Casa greatly and we happen to be moving to the other side of Winnemac Park soon.

Rumor has it (their Facebook page), phone disconnected, website hacked, that Klas Restaurant in Cicero has closed.

Say it ain't so! That restaurant and building has always had a special place in my heart. There was even an LTH Christmas Party held there.

I hope something moves in there...

Klas Restaurant
5734 W Cermak Rd, Cicero
(708) 652-0795

Americano 2211 opening in Birchwood Kitchen space

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

Panther in the Den wrote:Rumor has it (their Facebook page), phone disconnected, website hacked, that Klas Restaurant in Cicero has closed.

Say it ain't so! That restaurant and building has always had a special place in my heart. There was even an LTH Christmas Party held there.

I hope something moves in there...

Klas Restaurant
5734 W Cermak Rd, Cicero
(708) 652-0795

Roister, the Alinea Group's new restaurant at 951 W. Fulton Market, will open Friday, April 1.

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

The Dollop Coffee & Tea location at 225 W Washington St opened today. It's really at the corner of Franklin St & Calhoun Pl (because Loop alleys be fancy).

The location has the variety of drinks, sandwiches and pastries that one would expect to find.

225 W Washington St
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 837-3152
HOURS
Mon–Fri: 6:30am — 6:30pm
Sat–Sun: 8am — 5pm

DB3 Donuts, the Evanston expansion from the owners of Ten Mile House, opened for business on Saturday morning at 1704 Central St.

http://chicago.eater.com/2016/4/4/11358 ... onuts-open

Saigon Pho & Cafe
7237 Madison St, Forest Park

...has closed and will reopen in the old Flattop Grill space at...

726 Lake St, Oak Park

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Bistro Sake
7600 Madison St, Forest Park

... has changed their name to...

Shogun Sushi & Grill
http://www.shogunsushi.us/

Menu looks the same. They have added Ramen.

Season 52 downtown Chicago is closing Friday.

Tropikava has opened near the Division Blue Line stop. It offers drinks with the South Pacific/Hawaiian root Kava which basically offers some kind of euphoria/relaxation without a hang over. They also offer regular juices (like a juice bar) and teas. They're open fairly late most days, including 2am on weekends.

Anyone have experience with this stuff? According to their Facebook, they opened last Friday (April 1st). There aren't a ton of places outside of Hawaii to get this stuff in the US.

Tropikava
1115 N Hermitage Ave
872-829-3664
http://www.tropikava.com

Sadly, long-time popular Evanston's Dave's Italian Kitchen suddenly closed yesterday.
http://evanstonnow.com/story/business/bill-smith/2016-04-12/74991/downtown-italian-restaurant-closes?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

In happier news, Sketchbook Brewing opened its new tap room to friends and family yesterday, with the opening to the public coming on Friday. No more searching for an orange door down the alley - the entrance now is right on Chicago Avenue.

Sketchbook Brewing
825 Chicago Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202 USA

C.J. Jacobson, recently a featured cook at Lettuce Entertain You's rotating-chef concept, Intro, is partnering with Lettuce on a Mediterranean-inspired, California-influenced shared-plates restaurant in River North. Jacobson, who has competed on "Top Chef" and won 2014's "Top Chef Duels," is opening Ema with Lettuce partner Marc Jacobs and Chairman Rich Melman.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... restaurant

Molly & Myles, the ice cream shop from the Brgrbelly/Beefbelly owners opened last Sunday (next door to Beefbelly). I had heard they're service Homer's ice cream, but have not visited yet to confirm.

Molly and Myles
4802 N. Central Ave
Chicago, IL

https://www.facebook.com/mollyandmylesicecream/
https://twitter.com/MollyandMyles1

Best ring The Parthenon before heading out: http://chicagoist.com/2016/04/14/one_of ... restau.php

The Trendy Taco on Wilmette Ave. in downtown Wilmette is finally open. Unlike a lot of places in town, it's open on Sunday (albeit only until 6PM), so a visit may be in order.

The Trendy Taco
1195 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(between Central Ave. & LeClaire Ave.)
Phone: (847) 906-4041

Mon Closed
Tue s 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Weds 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thurs 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Opening tonight: SteakBar in Old Town, with Sodikoff classics

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... f-classics

Beran is out at Next:

http://chicago.eater.com/2016/4/15/1143 ... inea-group

Dave148 wrote:
Mediterranean-inspired, California-influenced shared-plates restaurant

"Caliterranean"?
or
"Medifornian"?

Vote now!

Today while doing some work on our new house, my parents talked to the guy who owns what we've been calling the "question mark building" at Foster and Oakley in Lincoln Square (because the windows have been papered over with question marks for 2-3 years). I think his name was Otto? At any rate, he said in three weeks he's opening a family-oriented breakfast and brunch place there. I'm excited; if it's any good, we'll be there constantly, since we're moving in about 60 feet away.

LPython wrote:Today while doing some work on our new house, my parents talked to the guy who owns what we've been calling the "question mark building" at Foster and Oakley in Lincoln Square (because the windows have been papered over with question marks for 2-3 years). I think his name was Otto? At any rate, he said in three weeks he's opening a family-oriented breakfast and brunch place there. I'm excited; if it's any good, we'll be there constantly, since we're moving in about 60 feet away.

Just a bit more info: viewtopic.php?p=504815#p504815

RobK wrote:Sign on the former Icosium Café at Clark and Foster says that Middle East Bakery & Grocery is expanding, presumably into the Icosium space.

Middle East Bakery & Grocery's Cafe is now open at the northwest corner of Clark and Foster. Beef shwarma yesterday was excellent.

Darren72 wrote:

RobK wrote:Sign on the former Icosium Café at Clark and Foster says that Middle East Bakery & Grocery is expanding, presumably into the Icosium space.

Middle East Bakery & Grocery's Cafe is now open at the northwest corner of Clark and Foster. Beef shwarma yesterday was excellent.

I was there Saturday when they were giving away free plates of food and I have to agree - shawarma was fantastic. They're also making chickpea/fava falafel which I can't wait to try. A great addition to the neighborhood. I've always loved the grocery so I have hifh expectations for this new cafe.

Thai Dang, who co-founded Embeya on Randolph Street and who since has left in a dispute with his cofounder, is opening a Vietnamese restaurant in Pilsen. HaiSous, which will open late summer or early fall at 1800 S. Carpenter St., will be run by Thai Dang and his wife, Danielle Dang.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/ ... -in-pilsen

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"

Los Jalapeños is now open. Can't find any contact info online.

Just noticed a place in the old Pier 5736 spot called Burger Bull. The first Yelp review dates it as being open roughly a year now. I never noticed it until this weekend and it hasn't been mentioned here, so I thought I'd give it a mention.

Burger Bull
5736 N Elston Ave
773-628-7156

Does anyone know what's up with Batters and Berries? As I drove by today it looked like the windows were papered over. I hope I'm wrong about that.

cleanplateclub wrote:Does anyone know what's up with Batters and Berries? As I drove by today it looked like the windows were papered over. I hope I'm wrong about that.

Facebook page says closed 4/25 to 4/29 for maintenance /upkeep. Several mentions/reminders on their site.

Drover wrote:

Drover wrote:As reported in the 4Q2014 thread, Almaida, an "Indian Mediterranean Restaurant" (serving both? Fusing the two?) in the previous Baked Tomato space now has the paper removed from the windows and has tables/chairs ready to go. According to Everyblock, they passed inspection on March 26th. Opening rather soon one presumes.

Almaida
4358 N Elston Ave
773-628-7973

Well that didn't last long. Hasn't been open for a couple weeks now, and phone is disconnected.

Re-opened under new ownership. Also, new menu seems to have dropped the "Indian" angle and focuses on Mediterranean dishes.

New phone #: 773-993-0128
website (currently empty): http://www.almaidacuisine.com

Adobo Grill, closed since a fire last August, has announced that they will be reopening this summer in the old Dinotto space at 215 W. North Ave.

https://www.facebook.com/Adobo-Grill-Ol ... 193775498/