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  • Post #331 - August 7th, 2017, 7:21 pm
    Post #331 - August 7th, 2017, 7:21 pm Post #331 - August 7th, 2017, 7:21 pm
    Beacon St. Market food hall to open in 2018 featuring Budlong Hot Chicken, BBQ Supply Co and a new deli concept.

    http://www.uptownupdate.com/2017/08/bud ... on-st.html

    Beacon St. Market
    1325 W Wilson Ave
    Chicago IL 60640
    https://www.beaconstmarket.com/
  • Post #332 - August 8th, 2017, 8:48 am
    Post #332 - August 8th, 2017, 8:48 am Post #332 - August 8th, 2017, 8:48 am
    New England Seafood Company closed on Sunday. Can't say I'm surprised, or, at this point, disappointed, since they had fallen so far from the first few years.

    Per their FB page: "After 6 wonderful years, we’ve decided to close our doors to the restaurant. We want to thank our loyal customers and this amazing community.
    Our focus has been re-directed to our events and catering opportunities. We can be reached at fishmarket@neseafoodcompany.com."
    Last edited by boudreaulicious on August 8th, 2017, 10:29 am, edited 1 time in total.
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  • Post #333 - August 8th, 2017, 9:41 am
    Post #333 - August 8th, 2017, 9:41 am Post #333 - August 8th, 2017, 9:41 am
    Per DNA Info, Dixie is done.

    https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2017080 ... ant-closed
  • Post #334 - August 9th, 2017, 7:21 am
    Post #334 - August 9th, 2017, 7:21 am Post #334 - August 9th, 2017, 7:21 am
    Balena at 1633 N Halsted is closed due to a roof fire last night, no word yet on how long before it will be able to reopen.

    http://wgntv.com/2017/08/08/roof-fire-spreads-at-lincoln-park-restaurant/

    Edit: Eater article with more details on the damage Here
    Cookingblahg.blogspot.com
  • Post #335 - August 14th, 2017, 2:27 pm
    Post #335 - August 14th, 2017, 2:27 pm Post #335 - August 14th, 2017, 2:27 pm
    After about a year, Debbie Sharpe is closing her The Goddess and Grocer cafe at 5318 N. Clark St. The restaurant’s last day will be Aug. 27, according to Sharpe.

    https://chicago.eater.com/2017/8/9/1611 ... sures-2017
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #336 - August 18th, 2017, 5:52 pm
    Post #336 - August 18th, 2017, 5:52 pm Post #336 - August 18th, 2017, 5:52 pm
    Due to a rent dispute, looks like Taste of Brasil in Oak Park is closing. It seems like they've had quite the farewell week.

    Hopeful that they will be find a new location!

    https://www.facebook.com/TasteBrasil/posts/1966573803360213:0
  • Post #337 - August 22nd, 2017, 9:22 am
    Post #337 - August 22nd, 2017, 9:22 am Post #337 - August 22nd, 2017, 9:22 am
    A high(ish)-end pizza/Italian place called Hearth & Crust quietly opened up about six weeks ago at 3608 W. Irving Park, across the street from McDonald's. If you hadn't noticed, it's because they didn't have any signage until last week; and the signage they did put up is hard to see since it's black against a dark red brick background.

    The menu is small: five appetizers, seven non-pizza entrees, and six pizza options with pre-determined ingredient combos and no indication that you can select your own ingredients, though if push comes to shove I'm sure they'll work with you. At any rate it's getting very high praise on Yelp and Facebook and it looks to be worth checking out.

    Hearth & Crust
    3608 W. Irving Park Rd.
    (773) 516-4800
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/Hearth-Crust-210118122750643/
  • Post #338 - August 22nd, 2017, 10:29 am
    Post #338 - August 22nd, 2017, 10:29 am Post #338 - August 22nd, 2017, 10:29 am
    Another location of Mother Clucker's Kitchen will be opening in Palatine

    http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170822/mother-cluckers-kitchen-coming-to-palatine
  • Post #339 - August 22nd, 2017, 10:43 am
    Post #339 - August 22nd, 2017, 10:43 am Post #339 - August 22nd, 2017, 10:43 am
    Drover wrote:A high(ish)-end pizza/Italian place called Hearth & Crust quietly opened up about six weeks ago at 3608 W. Irving Park, across the street from McDonald's. If you hadn't noticed, it's because they didn't have any signage until last week; and the signage they did put up is hard to see since it's black against a dark red brick background.

    The menu is small: five appetizers, seven non-pizza entrees, and six pizza options with pre-determined ingredient combos and no indication that you can select your own ingredients, though if push comes to shove I'm sure they'll work with you. At any rate it's getting very high praise on Yelp and Facebook and it looks to be worth checking out.

    Hearth & Crust
    3608 W. Irving Park Rd.
    (773) 516-4800
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/Hearth-Crust-210118122750643/



    Ate here last Friday. Very delicious! Can't wait to go back.....
  • Post #340 - August 23rd, 2017, 12:48 pm
    Post #340 - August 23rd, 2017, 12:48 pm Post #340 - August 23rd, 2017, 12:48 pm
    Chicago’s First Dosa Restaurant is Opening Downtown

    https://chicago.eater.com/2017/8/22/161 ... restaurant
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #341 - August 23rd, 2017, 1:00 pm
    Post #341 - August 23rd, 2017, 1:00 pm Post #341 - August 23rd, 2017, 1:00 pm
    Dave148 wrote:
    Chicago’s First Dosa Restaurant is Opening Downtown

    It's still about 6 months away though (assuming they open on schedule). Don't get your loop lunch dosa craving started quite yet.
  • Post #342 - August 24th, 2017, 8:19 am
    Post #342 - August 24th, 2017, 8:19 am Post #342 - August 24th, 2017, 8:19 am
    Frank and the Cubans 16th and Western.

    Went by yesterday and the place is empty and has for sale sign. Too bad, a decent hot dog. Wanted to try the cuban.
  • Post #343 - August 24th, 2017, 1:44 pm
    Post #343 - August 24th, 2017, 1:44 pm Post #343 - August 24th, 2017, 1:44 pm
    Looks like Abbey Pub's hopes of re-opening post-fire are officially dead with a "For Lease" sign having recently gone up on the building. I hope the new tenant can put the stage side to good use and bring some decent acts into the neighborhood.
  • Post #344 - August 24th, 2017, 2:19 pm
    Post #344 - August 24th, 2017, 2:19 pm Post #344 - August 24th, 2017, 2:19 pm
    A new Mexican restaurant, Salsa Borracha, is having its grand opening tomorrow (August 25th) in the old Mambo Club spot on Milwaukee in the Kilbourn Park area.

    Salso Borracha
    3336 N. Milwaukee Ave
    (773) 685-0112
    http://www.salsaborrachagrill.com/
  • Post #345 - August 24th, 2017, 3:00 pm
    Post #345 - August 24th, 2017, 3:00 pm Post #345 - August 24th, 2017, 3:00 pm
    For people craving Tex-Mex, Chuy's has opened their outpost in Warrenville. I have not been yet but I know folks who have, folks who know their Tex-Mex, and they were pleasantly surprised at the results. It looks like they've got a special green chile menu right now.

    https://www.chuys.com/locations/illinois/warrenville

    Chuy's
    28244 Diehl Rd. | Warrenville, IL 60555
  • Post #346 - August 25th, 2017, 7:28 am
    Post #346 - August 25th, 2017, 7:28 am Post #346 - August 25th, 2017, 7:28 am
    Oh boy oh boy I hope this comes to fruition. Just west of Wentworth on 33rd, they're gutting the ground floor of an apartment building. Today, walking past, I noticed a sign: Redline33, with a coffee cup!! Trolling their website. I hope they offer basic lunch options. Crossing my fingers.
    https://www.srg33.com/
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  • Post #347 - August 25th, 2017, 1:20 pm
    Post #347 - August 25th, 2017, 1:20 pm Post #347 - August 25th, 2017, 1:20 pm
    The Local (New Buffalo is Chicagoland for me, hey, Stop 50 is a favorite GNR) is closing September 10. RIP though the Mullins will reappear in sausage, pizza, and booze form soon in other exciting venues.
  • Post #348 - August 26th, 2017, 11:01 am
    Post #348 - August 26th, 2017, 11:01 am Post #348 - August 26th, 2017, 11:01 am
    Curious about this one, in old Apart space by Welles Park.
    Braciole.jpg
  • Post #349 - August 26th, 2017, 4:27 pm
    Post #349 - August 26th, 2017, 4:27 pm Post #349 - August 26th, 2017, 4:27 pm
    The signage for Braciole Station has been there for months with no visible progress or a building permit. Web site is uninformative: "Hold on - were working as fast as we can with 2 broken hands!" in a small light font at the bottom of the sole page.
  • Post #350 - August 28th, 2017, 1:02 pm
    Post #350 - August 28th, 2017, 1:02 pm Post #350 - August 28th, 2017, 1:02 pm
    Visible signage has been posted for Cubano, in the former Piggyback BBQ spot on N Wells St.

    Job postings are on Craigslist too.

    I wonder how it can compete with the juggernaut of Cafecito, but at least it isn't another Mediterranean/Middle Eastern spot on Wells.

    Cubano
    176 N Wells
    Chicago, IL 60606
    http://www.cubanostreetfood.com/
  • Post #351 - August 30th, 2017, 9:22 am
    Post #351 - August 30th, 2017, 9:22 am Post #351 - August 30th, 2017, 9:22 am
    Ruxbin is closing September 10th

    https://chicago.eater.com/2017/8/30/162 ... sabbatical
  • Post #352 - August 31st, 2017, 12:51 pm
    Post #352 - August 31st, 2017, 12:51 pm Post #352 - August 31st, 2017, 12:51 pm
    JoeChicago wrote:Ruxbin is closing September 10th

    https://chicago.eater.com/2017/8/30/162 ... sabbatical

    From the article:

    The previous iteration featured a whimsical and rusting feel.


    Sigh.
    Pithy quote here.
  • Post #353 - August 31st, 2017, 1:33 pm
    Post #353 - August 31st, 2017, 1:33 pm Post #353 - August 31st, 2017, 1:33 pm
    Mesaku Sushi opened one door west of Franco the Barber which is one door west of New York Bagel and Bialy and across the street from Psistaria. A seemingly odd location for a sushi joint. I wish them well.

    I peeked inside before my haircut* and it was clean, neat, tidy, spartan and appeared to be reasonably priced.

    I will try soon and report back.

    Mesaku Sushi
    4718 W Touhy Ave
    Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    224-388-9024
    http://www.mesaku.com

    *I actually got them all cut.................
    Hold my beer . . .

    Low & Slow
  • Post #354 - August 31st, 2017, 2:22 pm
    Post #354 - August 31st, 2017, 2:22 pm Post #354 - August 31st, 2017, 2:22 pm
    G Wiv wrote:Mesaku Sushi opened one door west of Franco the Barber which is one door west of New York Bagel and Bialy and across the street from Psistaria. A seemingly odd location for a sushi joint. I wish them well.

    I peeked inside before my haircut* and it was clean, neat, tidy, spartan and appeared to be reasonably priced.

    I will try soon and report back.

    Mesaku Sushi
    4718 W Touhy Ave
    Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    224-388-9024
    http://www.mesaku.com

    *I actually got them all cut.................


    I was at NYB&B on Sunday and saw the space. Strip mall sushi always weirds me out - all the more so in this particular strip mall.
  • Post #355 - September 1st, 2017, 6:38 am
    Post #355 - September 1st, 2017, 6:38 am Post #355 - September 1st, 2017, 6:38 am
    Drover wrote:
    JimInLoganSquare wrote:Cafe Versailles opened recently on Pulaski a bit north of Irving. Coffee shop that features crepes (and apparently is going to expand to lunch, too) and has gotten some early raves on Yelp.

    Cafe Versailles
    4102 N Pulaski Ave
    Chicago, IL 60641
    (773) 283-8891

    It has since closed, which is puzzling considering the 245 reviews and 4.5-star rating on Yelp would indicate it was well-liked and well-trafficked.

    Not long ago there was a banner hanging in the window that read "Coming Soon: The Cabin [the tavern next door] presents The Kid Picnic Basket, an old-fashioned sandwich shop." The banner has since been taken down but a call to The Cabin confirms that a sandwich shop is still in the works.


    Posted in a local FB group yesterday:

    Dear Neighbors,
    We are so thrilled to announce the September 8,9,10 Grand Opening of The Picnic Basket, an old-fashioned Sandwich and Pastry Shop at 4102 N. Pulaski, Chicago.
    Our sandwiches, prepared to your specifications, feature Manny’s pastrami and Corned Beef, Oven roasted free range turkey breast, ham and roast beef with the cheeses and condiments of your choice plus a Manny’s pickle.
    If you wish, add potato salad, cole slaw, fruit cups or chips.
    Also available: Artisan cheese plates which include candied walnuts, honey pot, red and green grapes and cracker.
    And delicious Eastside Café Pizza.
    For dessert enjoy an array of cookies from Eli’s bakery (exclusive to us) or a slice of famous Eli’s cheesecake.
    Eat In – Take Out – Party Trays Available.
    Opening weekend we will be giving gifts to our first 300 customers - plus there will be opportunities to win an Eli’s Cheesecake – one given away each evening of our 3 Day Opening.
    Any questions please feel free to contact me on my cell, 847-404-0663.
    Looking forward to greeting our neighbors – see you soon!
    Sherrill Bodine
    Co-Owner – Community Outreach Director
  • Post #356 - September 3rd, 2017, 1:17 pm
    Post #356 - September 3rd, 2017, 1:17 pm Post #356 - September 3rd, 2017, 1:17 pm
    Ye's Mogolian Grill in Schererville closed earlier this year. Also,

    "It's one of several Region restaurants to close recently, including Joe's Crab Shack in Hobart, Woodmar Deli in Hammond, Phat Phil's in Crown Point, Skeeter's Diner in Whiting, Tequila Restaurant in Crown Point and T.J. Maloney's in Merrillville."

    from NWI Times Article
  • Post #357 - September 5th, 2017, 6:12 am
    Post #357 - September 5th, 2017, 6:12 am Post #357 - September 5th, 2017, 6:12 am
    This may already been reported here, Furious Spoon is opening in Andersonville. I hadn't noticed any signs on the space until Saturday. I didn't notice the exact address, but it's just north of the Brown Elephant resale shop at 5404 N. Clark.
  • Post #358 - September 5th, 2017, 7:49 am
    Post #358 - September 5th, 2017, 7:49 am Post #358 - September 5th, 2017, 7:49 am
    knitgirl wrote:This may already been reported here, Furious Spoon is opening in Andersonville. I hadn't noticed any signs on the space until Saturday. I didn't notice the exact address, but it's just north of the Brown Elephant resale shop at 5404 N. Clark.


    Furious Spoon
    5406 N. Clark St.
    Chicago
  • Post #359 - September 5th, 2017, 8:27 am
    Post #359 - September 5th, 2017, 8:27 am Post #359 - September 5th, 2017, 8:27 am
    Update on the Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai coming to Hoffman Estates. Some "help wanted" ads online suggest it could open in October. Also, the storefront windows have several explanatory posters, including this one (sorry for the glare):

    Image

    Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
    1129 N Roselle Rd
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  • Post #360 - September 5th, 2017, 3:53 pm
    Post #360 - September 5th, 2017, 3:53 pm Post #360 - September 5th, 2017, 3:53 pm
    Graham Elliot and Matthias Merges to Open a West Loop Restaurant. Gideon Sweet will replace Graham Elliot Bistro

    https://chicago.eater.com/2017/9/5/1625 ... et-chicago
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard

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