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    Post #1 - December 31st, 2017, 11:38 am
    Post #1 - December 31st, 2017, 11:38 am Post #1 - December 31st, 2017, 11:38 am
    Please post all applicable, basic news on this thread.

    If you have something substantive to post about a place, please start a new thread (or search for an existing one and post there), as important details will almost certainly get lost and forgotten in this thread.

    For 2017's Openings and Closings, please visit this thread:

    Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - 2017

    Please, remember, that per our Posting Guidelines, posts pertaining to health code-related issues are not permitted here unless they include a link to a credible, third-party source.

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  • Post #2 - December 31st, 2017, 11:40 am
    Post #2 - December 31st, 2017, 11:40 am Post #2 - December 31st, 2017, 11:40 am
    Important Reminder:

    LTH,

    Please, do not post about a closing without making absolutely certain that your information is correct and accurate in every way.

    Please, do not post rumors of closings without linking to a credible, 3rd-party source that substantiates your report. (i.e. "Eater.com reports . . ." is ok)

    It's far more important to be accurate than early with your information. The best course of action may be to make a phone call to the establishment before posting anything. But whatever you do, make sure you are 100% correct before posting about a closing on this thread or any other in these forums.

    Thanks again,

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    for the Moderators
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #3 - December 31st, 2017, 4:09 pm
    Post #3 - December 31st, 2017, 4:09 pm Post #3 - December 31st, 2017, 4:09 pm
    Crawford's Food & Spirits opened in Avondale last week on School and Milwaukee, just SE of the Milwaukee/Pulaski intersection. Looks like standard pub fare with some contemporary touches; menu available here (pdf download).

    Crawford's Food & Spirits
    3938 W. School
    (773) 853-2961
    https://www.crawfordschicago.com
  • Post #4 - January 2nd, 2018, 1:19 pm
    Post #4 - January 2nd, 2018, 1:19 pm Post #4 - January 2nd, 2018, 1:19 pm
    Heaven on Seven in Naperville, closed as of yesterday...

    224 S Main St, Naperville, IL 60540
    Phone: (630) 717-0777


    I have a family member who worked here and I was talking with GM and staff New Year's Eve.
    https://www.facebook.com/heavenonsevenn ... MQ&fref=nf
  • Post #5 - January 3rd, 2018, 6:50 pm
    Post #5 - January 3rd, 2018, 6:50 pm Post #5 - January 3rd, 2018, 6:50 pm
    Graze Kitchenette has departed from Revival Food Hall, and now through March, BopNGrill will operate in the same stall previously occupied by Graze. I checked out the BopNGrill space and their menu offers various burgers, rice plates and kimchi fries.

    A new concept from the Honey Butter Fried Chicken folks will take over the stall beginning in April.

    https://chicago.eater.com/2017/12/19/16 ... tter-graze
  • Post #6 - January 4th, 2018, 10:49 am
    Post #6 - January 4th, 2018, 10:49 am Post #6 - January 4th, 2018, 10:49 am
    As per Eater, Aquitaine at 2221 N. Lincoln Ave. has closed...

    https://chicago.eater.com/2018/1/2/1684 ... sures-2018
    Cookingblahg.blogspot.com
  • Post #7 - January 5th, 2018, 9:02 am
    Post #7 - January 5th, 2018, 9:02 am Post #7 - January 5th, 2018, 9:02 am
    La Estanica has (reopened) in downtown sleepy Riverside.

    They opened earlier last year in the old Erika's Deli spot across from the water tower - never changed the name though. A sudden closing a few months ago was supposedly caused by building issues. They have now completed their name transformation and are back in business.

    Tamales, tacos and salads all are very good - especially the pastor (imho).
  • Post #8 - January 5th, 2018, 4:55 pm
    Post #8 - January 5th, 2018, 4:55 pm Post #8 - January 5th, 2018, 4:55 pm
    A place called Crave Lane is opening in the spot at Oakton/Lincoln SE corner where Panini Blitz just was.Sign went up today;grand opening is Saturday January 6th.
    https://www.cravelane.com
  • Post #9 - January 7th, 2018, 4:36 pm
    Post #9 - January 7th, 2018, 4:36 pm Post #9 - January 7th, 2018, 4:36 pm
    Small Cheval has opened in Old Town.
  • Post #10 - January 7th, 2018, 7:52 pm
    Post #10 - January 7th, 2018, 7:52 pm Post #10 - January 7th, 2018, 7:52 pm
    Atrain53 wrote:Small Cheval has opened in Old Town.

    1345 N Wells St
    Chicago, IL 60610

    =R=
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  • Post #11 - January 8th, 2018, 5:22 pm
    Post #11 - January 8th, 2018, 5:22 pm Post #11 - January 8th, 2018, 5:22 pm
    Lincoln's O in downtown Highland closes after a half century
    One of the Region's oldest and most beloved sandwich shops, Lincoln's O in downtown Highland, has served its final U.S. Steel Special after 55 years.

    Lincoln's O posted signs on its storefront at 2813 Highway Ave. saying "closed up, thank you for 55 years in NWI 1963-2018" and "we will redeem gift cards send to 2813 Highway Ave., Highland, IN 46322."

    The O stood for original. There are also Lincoln Carry Outs sandwich shops in Crown Point and Hobart with similar menus that are under different ownership and remain open.
  • Post #12 - January 9th, 2018, 12:29 pm
    Post #12 - January 9th, 2018, 12:29 pm Post #12 - January 9th, 2018, 12:29 pm
    Urban Crosta, in Streeterville, is now gone.
    It has been replaced with something called Streeterville Pizza.

    That's the fourth pizza place in that same space. Two of them (Robert's and Urban Crosta) have been very good. The prior place was decent. We will see how this place goes, since it seems to be same ownership group as Urban Crosta.

    If they dumb-down the menu, I doubt it will work. There are too many good pizza options in the area to do something routine.
  • Post #13 - January 9th, 2018, 5:00 pm
    Post #13 - January 9th, 2018, 5:00 pm Post #13 - January 9th, 2018, 5:00 pm
    Frio Gelato,artfully Argentine as their awning says is opening at Dempster/Chicago on the NE corner where Bake 425 Pizza was.Good location,just west of Blind Faith Cafe in an up and coming part of Evanston.
  • Post #14 - January 9th, 2018, 5:11 pm
    Post #14 - January 9th, 2018, 5:11 pm Post #14 - January 9th, 2018, 5:11 pm
    Pauly wrote:Frio Gelato,artfully Argentine as their awning says is opening at Dempster/Chicago on the NE corner where Bake 425 Pizza was.Good location,just west of Blind Faith Cafe in an up and coming part of Evanston.

    This has to be just a switch in location, as the only Frio Gelato I've ever known was on the same block 1-2 doors east of Blind Faith.
  • Post #15 - January 9th, 2018, 5:51 pm
    Post #15 - January 9th, 2018, 5:51 pm Post #15 - January 9th, 2018, 5:51 pm
    Yes, Frio Gelato is moving, and they'll be open year 'round, with a little bit of eats to get them through the cold months.
  • Post #16 - January 9th, 2018, 5:56 pm
    Post #16 - January 9th, 2018, 5:56 pm Post #16 - January 9th, 2018, 5:56 pm
    Just Opened:

    Pressed Latino Sandwich Shop & Cafe
    4845 W. Oakton St.
    Skokie IL 60077
    224-251-7649
    http://www.pressedsandwichcafe.com/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #17 - January 9th, 2018, 10:05 pm
    Post #17 - January 9th, 2018, 10:05 pm Post #17 - January 9th, 2018, 10:05 pm
    Pauly wrote:Frio Gelato,artfully Argentine as their awning says is opening at Dempster/Chicago on the NE corner where Bake 425 Pizza was.Good location,just west of Blind Faith Cafe in an up and coming part of Evanston.

    If memory serves, the place was a Baskin-Robbins before it became two different bake-at-home pizza places. The B-R lasted a good long time (unlike either of the pizza places), so I expect Frio Gelato will do well on that corner too.

    (BTW, what about the neighborhood makes you say it's "up and coming"? I have always liked that part of Evanston, and it seems essentially the same today as it's been for the last 50 years. Thankfully.)
    Pithy quote here.
  • Post #18 - January 9th, 2018, 10:25 pm
    Post #18 - January 9th, 2018, 10:25 pm Post #18 - January 9th, 2018, 10:25 pm
    (BTW, what about the neighborhood makes you say it's "up and coming"? I have always liked that part of Evanston, and it seems essentially the same today as it's been for the last 50 years. Thankfully.)


    For lack of a better word It's become artsy fartsy in a good way.The bagel art coffee place by the purple line is a nice little spot as are the antique shops,trader joe's,and other shops that have opened in the area.It's a nice little area in Evanston as is Main street/Chicago ave,and Noyes/Purple line
  • Post #19 - January 9th, 2018, 11:14 pm
    Post #19 - January 9th, 2018, 11:14 pm Post #19 - January 9th, 2018, 11:14 pm
    Cubano Latin Street Food at 176 N Wells St could not survive the juggernaut that is Cafecito a couple blocks away. For Rent sign is posted on the windows.
  • Post #20 - January 11th, 2018, 12:29 pm
    Post #20 - January 11th, 2018, 12:29 pm Post #20 - January 11th, 2018, 12:29 pm
    ronnie_suburban wrote:
    Atrain53 wrote:Small Cheval has opened in Old Town.

    1345 N Wells St
    Chicago, IL 60610

    =R=

    thanks!
  • Post #21 - January 13th, 2018, 3:07 pm
    Post #21 - January 13th, 2018, 3:07 pm Post #21 - January 13th, 2018, 3:07 pm
    Just spotted in the "Journal and Topics"
    https://www.journal-topics.com/articles ... -eye-niles

    "Among the confirmed new restaurants coming to the village is the Al Bawadi Grill, serving Middle Eastern fare in the former July Like Home restaurant space on Dempster Street near Greenwood Avenue.

    Klicker said Al Bawadi Grill owners closed on the purchase of the Just Like Home building about six weeks ago when that restaurant closed.

    Al Bawadi Grill is a family run business that currently operates a Middle Eastern restaurant in Bridgeview."

    So I'm excited!

    Giovanna
    =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=

    "Enjoy every sandwich."

    -Warren Zevon
  • Post #22 - January 13th, 2018, 4:13 pm
    Post #22 - January 13th, 2018, 4:13 pm Post #22 - January 13th, 2018, 4:13 pm
    What village? Journal and Topics covers a lot of suburbs.
    What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
    -- Lin Yutang
  • Post #23 - January 13th, 2018, 4:24 pm
    Post #23 - January 13th, 2018, 4:24 pm Post #23 - January 13th, 2018, 4:24 pm
    JoelF wrote:What village? Journal and Topics covers a lot of suburbs.


    That would be Morton Grove
    Steve Z.

    “Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
    ― Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Post #24 - January 13th, 2018, 4:43 pm
    Post #24 - January 13th, 2018, 4:43 pm Post #24 - January 13th, 2018, 4:43 pm
    stevez wrote:
    JoelF wrote:What village? Journal and Topics covers a lot of suburbs.


    That would be Morton Grove

    Not to be picky - that would be Niles.
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #25 - January 13th, 2018, 5:31 pm
    Post #25 - January 13th, 2018, 5:31 pm Post #25 - January 13th, 2018, 5:31 pm
    Dave148 wrote:
    stevez wrote:
    JoelF wrote:What village? Journal and Topics covers a lot of suburbs.


    That would be Morton Grove

    Not to be picky - that would be Niles.


    See, that's what I get for pretending to know anything about the suburbs.
    Steve Z.

    “Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
    ― Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Post #26 - January 14th, 2018, 9:39 am
    Post #26 - January 14th, 2018, 9:39 am Post #26 - January 14th, 2018, 9:39 am
    Thanks. Too many Greenwoods to guess. And actually, the south side of that intersection is Park Ridge.
    What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
    -- Lin Yutang
  • Post #27 - January 14th, 2018, 11:28 am
    Post #27 - January 14th, 2018, 11:28 am Post #27 - January 14th, 2018, 11:28 am
    JoelF wrote:the south side of that intersection is Park Ridge.

    True, but only west of Greenwood, including the car dealership. The restaurant location in question is just east of Greenwood, where both sides of Dempster are in Niles.
  • Post #28 - January 14th, 2018, 12:23 pm
    Post #28 - January 14th, 2018, 12:23 pm Post #28 - January 14th, 2018, 12:23 pm
    JoelF wrote:What village? Journal and Topics covers a lot of suburbs.

    I did include a link to the article....

    Giovanna
    =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=

    "Enjoy every sandwich."

    -Warren Zevon
  • Post #29 - January 14th, 2018, 7:40 pm
    Post #29 - January 14th, 2018, 7:40 pm Post #29 - January 14th, 2018, 7:40 pm
    Moreover, you don’t even have to go the linked site as the last word in it is “niles”.

    https://www.journal-topics.com/articles ... -eye-niles
  • Post #30 - January 14th, 2018, 7:46 pm
    Post #30 - January 14th, 2018, 7:46 pm Post #30 - January 14th, 2018, 7:46 pm
    JoelF wrote:Thanks. Too many Greenwoods to guess


    But not many Greenwood at Dempster.

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