Jersey Mike's Subs opens November 16th in Bannockburn Green Shopping Center. Definitely would rather have it than Subway or Jimmy Johns. Tony's Subs down the street in Deerfield was never that impressive to me. A little bit of strange spot for this location. I would have thought they'd be in the Deerbrook Mall area before here.

Jersey Mike's Subs
2526 Waukegan Rd
Bannockburn IL

Naples Bakery Will Close After 97 Years

Popular bakery in Evergreen Park to close doors at end of year as Barraco's will expand and use the space.

Sign for "Angry Donuts" on the window of the ill fated Bunny and Budlong on Broadway.

Marija wrote:Sign for "Angry Donuts" on the window of the ill fated Bunny and Budlong on Broadway.

One can only imagine who the donuts are angry at.

=R=

Giovanna wrote:

I'm feeling a little iffy about the Khanburger. Couldn't they offer cheddar cheese, too?

Cheddar cheese would not be authentic -- and I don't think you'd want the cheese they do make in Mongolia on a burger.

When I did a program on my travels in Mongolia at the Glenview Library last year, probably 1/3 of the audience was Mongolian -- so I'm guessing they've reached whatever kind of critical mass is needed to support a restaurant. I looked at some of the reviews, and most of those posting have Mongolian names, so they've clearly connected with their audience. I'm looking forward to checking in and finding out how some favorite dishes have translated into American. No "beef" over there -- yak or fatty mutton. Thanks for the heads up. Need to get there.

Stopped by the recently opened King Beefy on 1513 W. Irving Park Road ordering a beef with hot and fries. I'd normally give a place that is really close a couple strikes before I write them off, but this was bad enough for me to not go back. Beef was small, flavorless and rubber. Bun was bad. The fries were the handcut variety. All in all, it looked like a place looking to serve really cheap food but not focus on quality.

Grand opening tonight for La Barra in sleepy little Riverside. Offshoot of the one in OakBrook/Lombard.

Center of downtown right off the tracks.

Saw a food inspection report on Everyblock for a new restaurant going in to the Strings II space at 1629 N. Halsted called "U Rice". According to their Facebook Page they're having a soft opening next week.

McAlister's Deli is coming soon to Deerfield in the old Teddy Fabz/Zippy's space in front of Home Depot. They just opened a location in Vernon Hills recently. Will they have success where others failed?

The famed Cape Cod Room is closing at the end of the year.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-cape-cod-room-closing-2016-story.html

Looks like Square Bar has ridden Kuma's coattails as far as it could and called it quits. Good news for fans of DönerMen as they plan to open DMen Tap in the vacated space soon. Vague details available on their website.

DMen Tap (opening soon)
2849 W. Belmont
http://www.donermen.com/dmen-tap/

Jason Hammel opening new restaurant inside Museum of Contemporary Art

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

Jason Hammel opening new restaurant inside Museum of Contemporary Art

I guess that pitching thing didn't work out.

Publican Anker (1576 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-452-9673), the latest restaurant by One Off Hospitality Group (Avec, Blackbird, Nico Osteria, the Publican, more), will open Wednesday.

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

Fire Ravages Building That Houses Soluri & Sons Italian Deli

Trenchermen in Wicker Park to close at year's end; will reconcept for 2017 (Tribune)

Elske, one of Chicago most-anticipated restaurants, finally has an opening date in the West Loop. David and Anna Posey have marked down Dec. 7 on their calendars for Elske’s general public debut.

http://chicago.eater.com/2016/11/30/137 ... restaurant

Drover wrote:Looks like Square Bar has ridden Kuma's coattails as far as it could and called it quits. Good news for fans of DönerMen as they plan to open DMen Tap in the vacated space soon. Vague details available on their website.
DMen Tap (opening soon)
2849 W. Belmont
http://www.donermen.com/dmen-tap/

I visited there a handful of times. I kept telling the staff there that, cognizant of what was going on across the street, it needed to have a hamburger named after Rick Astley.

Budlong on Armitage opens December 8th per their Instagram.

It will be tough to wait 6 more days.

Veteran Tamale Is Closing After 70 Years On The Southwest Side

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2016120 ... zytko-mike

Krispy Kreme to Open Up Homewood Shop in January

TBK Grill (Taco Burrito King) is now open in Skokie on the so called doomed intersection of Skokie Blvd and Lincoln:

Skokie - TBK GRILL
NOW OPEN!
7565 N Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
T: (847) 679-1000
Sunday & Monday: 11am - 8pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm
http://www.tacoburritoking.com/restaura ... tions.html

lodasi wrote:From Eater http://chicago.eater.com/2016/12/2/13817172/trump-green-lady-lagunitas-music-venue-riot-fest-more-intel:
—Mirabella Italian Restaurant’s opening has been delayed. The restaurant, pegged to open on Thursday in Avondale, decided to push the opening until next week due to construction around their block. Nearby work from People’s Gas was knocking out water and gas in the restaurant, according to a restaurant rep. The restaurant, from the executive chef at Gene & Georgetti, was to open inside the Mirabell space. That’s the beloved German restaurant that closed after 38 years.

Per Mirabella's FB page, the grand opening is on for this evening (Thursday December 8th).

Mirabella Italian Cuisine
3454 W. Addison
(773) 463-1962
http://www.mirabellaitaliancuisine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mirabellaitaliancuisine/

I noticed while driving by that construction has finally started on Naperville's, Louisiana based Raising Cane's Fast Food Chicken place.

https://www.raisingcanes.com/

Just in time for winter, Lincoln Park is getting a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. The uber-popular Ohio-based ice cream parlor plans to open their third Chicago scoop shop on Friday, Dec. 16 at Foxtrot, the upscale grocer that’s opening at 900 W. Armitage Ave.

http://chicago.eater.com/2016/12/8/1388 ... itage-shop

shakes wrote:Rumor has it Brgrbelly is moving to Clark St. in Andersonville or at least looking into it.

Looks like they found greener pastures (or cheaper rent) in Rosemont:

BRGR Belly Closing Gladstone Park Location, Moving To Rosemont

Feast in Bucktown closing for good on New Year's Eve
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct ... story.html

The Madison Bar and Kitchen is open at 1027 W Madison. This is the former Old Fifth space. It has been completely redone by the group that owns Union Sushi and The Franklin. Haven't been yet but the pictures look spectacular!


Madison Bar and Kitchen
1027 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607
312-566-4121
info@eatatmadison.com

Sign at 2659 N Shermer in Northbrook "NEW SHOP FOR RAMEN IS COMING SOON" - No additional info, but could hear ongoing construction as I walked past.

Marco's Northside Grill opens this Sunday in Highwood in the former Las Tres Hermanas spot. Looks like burgers, shrimp cocktail, and other bar food. It will have an interior door leading into the Toadstool Pub next door and you can order food from the bar, which does not have its own kitchen. Open until 9 on weekdays and 11 on the weekends.

Marco's Northside Grill
329 Waukegan Ave
Highwood, Illinois
(847) 748-8557
https://www.facebook.com/pg/marcosnorthsidegrill/about/