Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - 2023
Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - 2023
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Post #181 - March 28th, 2023, 4:32 ammarothisu wrote:The upcoming restaurant of Doug Psaltis, owner of Andros Taverna, in River North at 214 W Erie St will be called Asador Bastian. Not much officially known yet, but if indications are anything with the name then it's probably going to be something dealing with grilled meatSpanish steakhouse Asador Bastian, one of the most hotly anticipated restaurant openings of the season from Andros Taverna co-owners and spouses Doug Psaltis and Hsing Chen, opened Wednesday, March 22
https://chicago.eater.com/2023/1/6/2354 ... inter-2023Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #182 - March 28th, 2023, 5:43 pmDeNucci's Italian which I've written about, coming sometime this spring, applied for a liquor license. They finally have a website too. Opening at Lincoln, Dickens, and Cleveland.
https://denuccisitalian.comDeNuccis combines the best Italian-American cuisine with the modern and approachable concept Ballyhoo is best known for. From classic dishes like Artichoke Vesuvio, Mozzarella al Forno, and Veal Marsala to nightly specials like Chicken Scarpariello and Lasagna Bolognese, DeNuccis pairs incredible cuisine with an all-Italian wine list. With approachable bottles and undiscovered gems, each glass contributes to an unforgettable feel-good dining experience. Ballyhoo’s Pizzaiolo Salvatore "Sal" Lo Cascio brings his beloved pizzas to DeNuccis, to round out the menu.
The interior combines fresh design, an inviting ambiance, old-school Italian charm, refinished modern appeal, and restored elements of the historic Four Farthings Tavern and Grill.2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
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Post #183 - March 30th, 2023, 7:12 amThe Corned Beef Factory Stickney
The longtime Chicago sandwich maker has a new suburban outpost. Get your corned beef fix, or try their Tom & Jerry combo: corned beef and pastrami on rye. Italian beef and hot dogs are also on the menu. 6817 W. Pershing Road, Stickney; 312-666-2536; http://www.cornedbeeffactory.com
https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/c ... story.htmlNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #184 - March 31st, 2023, 6:59 amAlliance Bakery, the decade-old Wicker Park bakery, is opening a new location about a mile away in West Town at 1837 W. Grand Ave.
https://whatnowchicago.com/alliance-bak ... -facility/Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #185 - March 31st, 2023, 11:48 amAnyone been to the new Yu's Mandarin in Wheeling. Is it better than Vernon Hills?
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Post #186 - March 31st, 2023, 7:29 pmlsher wrote:Anyone been to the new Yu's Mandarin in Wheeling. Is it better than Vernon Hills?
Glad to hear it's open, it'll be on my short list to go to. I last passed it a month ago, it looked far from ready to open.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #187 - April 1st, 2023, 7:28 amPer a Facebook post and photo that a friend shared with me, Gullivers on Howard St is being transformed to Main Pizza Chalavi - a Kosher pizza spot currently located 2839 W. Touhy Ave.Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #188 - April 3rd, 2023, 3:27 pmA Chicago restaurateur has signed a lease to take over the former Magnificent Mile restaurant space of Bandera, making a bet on the continued return of crowds to the city’s top shopping avenue.
George Archos plans to open a restaurant and cocktail bar in the more than 7,000-square-foot space at 535 N. Michigan Ave. in June, he told CoStar News.
The Evie Grill, which will serve items such as sushi, steaks, burgers and seasonal fish, is named for Archos’ 14-year-old daughter.
https://www.costar.com/article/51829734 ... e-comebackNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #189 - April 6th, 2023, 3:36 pmLittle Goat 2.0 — yes, Chicago diners are seeing several 2.0s lately (including old friend Won Kim’s Kimski) — will debut on Tuesday, April 18 in the former Southport Lanes space.
https://chicago.eater.com/2023/4/6/2367 ... w-boka-barNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #190 - April 6th, 2023, 8:43 pmKohoku-Ku Ramen is about to open a location in Chicago. They have a location in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen). In Chicago they will be located at 1136 W Thorndale in Edgewater.
They passed a food inspection for a license the other day and their website has the Chicago info/menu posted. According to the website, their pork broth takes 48 hours to cook.
https://www.kohoku-kuramen.com2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
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Post #191 - April 10th, 2023, 1:13 pmDave148 wrote:A Chicago restaurateur has signed a lease to take over the former Magnificent Mile restaurant space of Bandera, making a bet on the continued return of crowds to the city’s top shopping avenue.
George Archos plans to open a restaurant and cocktail bar in the more than 7,000-square-foot space at 535 N. Michigan Ave. in June, he told CoStar News.
The Evie Grill, which will serve items such as sushi, steaks, burgers and seasonal fish, is named for Archos’ 14-year-old daughter.
https://www.costar.com/article/51829734 ... e-comeback
What’s a seasonal fish? Is it possible to short a restaurant?
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Post #192 - April 10th, 2023, 1:52 pmAhmad Shareef wrote:Dave148 wrote:A Chicago restaurateur has signed a lease to take over the former Magnificent Mile restaurant space of Bandera, making a bet on the continued return of crowds to the city’s top shopping avenue.
George Archos plans to open a restaurant and cocktail bar in the more than 7,000-square-foot space at 535 N. Michigan Ave. in June, he told CoStar News.
The Evie Grill, which will serve items such as sushi, steaks, burgers and seasonal fish, is named for Archos’ 14-year-old daughter.
https://www.costar.com/article/51829734 ... e-comeback
What’s a seasonal fish? Is it possible to short a restaurant?
Can’t speak to the viability of the place but there is definitely such a thing as seasonal fish harvests.Last edited by boudreaulicious on April 10th, 2023, 2:52 pm, edited 1 time in total."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #193 - April 10th, 2023, 2:13 pmAhmad Shareef wrote:What’s a seasonal fish? Is it possible to short a restaurant?
Copper River salmon, as one example, has a season. Nearly all crab species are seasonal (seasons differ by species and location). Bluefin tuna has a season. We're so used to getting anything anytime due to modern freezing methods, but there are definitely fish that have peak seasons.
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Post #194 - April 10th, 2023, 2:33 pmspinynorman99 wrote: but there are definitely fish that have peak seasons.
For example it’s currently Gefilte fish season.
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Post #195 - April 10th, 2023, 2:40 pmG Wiv wrote:spinynorman99 wrote: but there are definitely fish that have peak seasons.
For example it’s currently Gefilte fish season.
it was fish season for the past several Fridays, but that time has passed.
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Post #196 - April 10th, 2023, 4:04 pmG Wiv wrote:spinynorman99 wrote: but there are definitely fish that have peak seasons.
For example it’s currently Gefilte fish season.
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Post #197 - April 10th, 2023, 4:08 pmdudefella wrote:G Wiv wrote:spinynorman99 wrote: but there are definitely fish that have peak seasons.
For example it’s currently Gefilte fish season.
it was fish season for the past several Fridays, but that time has passed.
The elusive pepper & egg fish.
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Post #198 - April 10th, 2023, 4:37 pmThanks all, and especially Gary, for clearing that up for me. Moving a little slow this Easter Monday. If this place ever opens in its currently contemplated form I’ll look forward to checking out the seasonality of the fish (perhaps in sushi form).
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Post #199 - April 11th, 2023, 11:48 amMensch's Jewish deli opening initially as a Saturday-only pop-up at Picnic (1619 Chicago Ave) before moving to a nearby TBD downtown Evanston permanent location later in the year. From the owner of Pono Ono poke and Picnic (I've seen vanity plates for what has to be him driving along Green Bay Rd a few times). Place sounds like a good idea.
https://evanstonnow.com/jewish-deli-coming-to-evanston/
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Post #200 - April 11th, 2023, 3:36 pmPizza Matta, Takeout Spot From Acclaimed Giant Team In Logan Square, Opens Friday
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/04/11 ... ns-friday/Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #201 - April 12th, 2023, 11:38 amThe Pearl Club Opens This Weekend, Replacing River West’s Emmit’s Irish Pub
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/04/12 ... irish-pub/Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #202 - April 13th, 2023, 2:55 amPer a Facebook post, Thomas & Dutch opens today.
703 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 492-9700
https://www.thomasanddutch.comNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #203 - April 14th, 2023, 12:01 pmDosa Point has just opened in the former space for Halalbelly on Dempster St. in Morton Grove. Dosa Point is South Indian restaurant specializing in dosas, chai, crepes, pancakes, & boba drinks.
Dosa Point
6067 Dempster St,
Morton Grove, IL 60053
https://www.instagram.com/dosapoint_mortongrove
https://www.yelp.com/biz/dosa-point-morton-grove
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Post #204 - April 15th, 2023, 2:36 pmmarothisu wrote:Kohoku-Ku Ramen is about to open a location in Chicago. They have a location in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen). In Chicago they will be located at 1136 W Thorndale in Edgewater.
They passed a food inspection for a license the other day and their website has the Chicago info/menu posted. According to the website, their pork broth takes 48 hours to cook.
https://www.kohoku-kuramen.com
East Coast ramen restaurant Kohoku-Ku Ramen is making its Chicago debut on Friday, April 14. https://chicago.eater.com/2023/4/7/2367 ... pring-2023Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #205 - April 16th, 2023, 11:03 amDave148 wrote:Per a Facebook post, Thomas & Dutch opens today.
703 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 492-9700
https://www.thomasanddutch.com
In the former Farmhouse location.
Reopened, renamed, and rebranded (Evanston Now)
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Post #206 - April 16th, 2023, 6:42 pm
The article doesn't specify, and the comment section was less than enlightened. Are these 20% service charges computed on the pre-tax total, then not subject to sales tax, like the standard 20% tip would be? I'm fully expecting the service charge to be subject to sales tax, and less efficient as a result.nsxtasy wrote:
In the former Farmhouse location.Dave148 wrote:Per a Facebook post, Thomas & Dutch opens today.
703 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 492-9700
https://www.thomasanddutch.com
Reopened, renamed, and rebranded (Evanston Now)
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Post #207 - April 19th, 2023, 4:22 amVirtual Jewish American deli Schneider Deli (formerly known as Schneider Provisions) is on a path to a summer debut in the old Ohio Street Motel at 600 N. LaSalle Drive, owner Jake Schneider announced Sunday on Instagram.
https://chicago.eater.com/2023/3/28/236 ... ttractionsNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #208 - April 19th, 2023, 5:37 amPiccolo Buco, the Neapolitan pizza concept from Cooper’s Hawk, is getting ready to open a new location in Schaumburg at 1200 N. Meacham Rd.
https://whatnowchicago.com/piccolo-buco ... chaumburg/Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #209 - April 19th, 2023, 1:18 pmKosher Spot Main Pizza Chalavi Moving Into Closed Gullivers Location On Howard
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/04/19 ... on-howard/Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #210 - April 21st, 2023, 2:14 pmBlock Club reports that Il Milanese opened last week in the former Parkside space at the corner of Montrose and Leavitt. This space has had coming soon signs for some time.Three Friends Are Bringing Northern Italian Cuisine To The Former Parkside In North Center
The three longtime chefs and friends planned their menu to highlight Italian fare from Piemonte, Lombardia and Veneto.
One of the owners owns DueLire about a block and a half north on Lincoln Ave., so they should have a pretty good grasp of the market. The prices seem a bit on the steep side for this market in terms of getting locals in on weekday evenings.
Il Milanese Ristorante
2201 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago 60618
773-360-8262
https://ilmilanesechicago.com/
