abe_froeman wrote:Speaking of Salerno's, I heard they got new owners relatively recently (in the last couple years)...can anyone confirm if they're at least as good as they were before?
Carlucci, a 15-year fixture in west-suburban Downers Grove, is closing. The last day of service will be Sunday.
riddlemay wrote:926 W. Diversey, which has been a couple of pizza places, is now Big & Little Pizza & Poké.
JoelF wrote:1) Tandoori House at 401 E Euclid, Mount Prospect, which I first reported on in October 2016 has shuttered. That seems to be something of a death spot, especially with all the fast casual ringing Randhurst Village, but I could use a nearby Indian joint. They weren't the fastest service or the most varied menu, but they were decent. That same spot has hosted New Sunrise, Emma's, and Mount Prospect Pancake House since I've been around here.
jacketpotato wrote:Walking past on the way to a meeting, I noticed that old Ba Le space in the Loop has changed into Lotus Banh Mi
166 W. Washington
Chicago, IL 60602
http://www.lotusbanhmi.com/washington-location-menu
Korean food lovers don’t have many options in Downtown Chicago, but a veteran Chicago chef will provide one as soon as this week when he opens a spot inside the Thompson Center’s food court. Andy Lim and his brother, Billy, are opening a quick-serve restaurant called City Rock.
Lerdawg wrote:riddlemay wrote:926 W. Diversey, which has been a couple of pizza places, is now Big & Little Pizza & Poké.
It opened back in early October.
Former Grace restaurant executive pastry chef Bobby Schaffer will open Lost Larson, his own bakery in Andersonville, this spring. Schaffer plans to open in the former Goddess and the Grocer space, which folded after 14 months.
The original plan was to have it next to Art Van in the middle of the property, but this spot in the outlot building will be much more visible next to the Jewel. It opens in May and will have outdoor seating. Another location is going to be part of the new Melody Farms property opening late 2018 in Vernon Hills at 60 and 21.AlexG wrote:A new location of the mini chain City BBQ is coming to a new stand-alone build-out in the Deerbrook Mall parking lot on the north side of the property off of the Lake-Cook entrance.
AlexG wrote:Three recent closings in Highland Park:
*Merlo's, the Italian place in the Ravinia district on Roger Williams shut down unexpectedly. It had its detractors, but in my opinion stayed in its lane with traditional Italian and some exceptional dishes like the brussel sprout appetizer and Nonna's pot roast. Solid place for dinner with kids or other couples or even quick take out. We will definitely miss it.
*Green Panda, Chinese on the corner of Old Elm and Second is shuttered. It was the same inconsistent Chinese you get at most Highland Park spots. Sometimes it was pretty good, other times not so much.
*Tomo Sushi, Japanese at the corner of Green Bay and Central in the doomed spot that was at one point a Quizno's, some membership-type eatery, and a Thomas the Tank Engine store, is a casualty of the glut of sushi in Highland Park, leaving us with only six other sushi restaurants by my count.