Recent opening mentioned in today's Trib:

Al-Diar, a welcome addition to the Arab food landscape of Chicago, is a small family-owned Yemeni restaurant with only a few table settings. 939 N. Orleans St. 872-299-3019

Pauly wrote:The signs for Jarsa Kabob at Milwaukee and Foster have been taken down. Don't know if that means permanent signs are coming or if they have decided not to open in this location after all.

Good news. Jarsa Kabob has put a large sign on the property so middle eastern food is coming to the Jefferson Park/ Gladstone Park area.

lodasi wrote:

ronnie_suburban wrote:

JoeChicago wrote:Feld officially opens on Friday, June 28 & is now taking reservations.

https://www.feldrestaurant.com/

Been following them for a couple of years & can't wait to try it. Here are a couple articles about the chef & his philosophy.

https://chicago.eater.com/2022/12/22/23 ... ine-dining
https://thecommontable.eu/from-farm-to-feld/

Feld
2018 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

I've read a bit online about this place but couldn't find an answer to this question: Is the name a reference to the main character in the movie Pig?

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It's a reference to his family history:
"The restaurant is named after the German word for field and as an homage to his mother’s family, the Rosenfelds, who once ran a dairy farm in Waco, Texas."
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/06/27 ... ting-menu/

Thanks. Missed that piece, as well as that piece of information.

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Mahari, a new fusion eatery by Hyde Park-born chef Rahim Muhammad, is bringing cuisines from across the African diaspora to the Hyde Park Shopping Center in August.

https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest ... 2712e.html

jacketpotato wrote:Bartleby's Ice Cream Shop is coming this Summer to 1943 W Byron. This will be next door to Basant. From the Web site and the papered over windows, it looks like they are moving along.

https://www.bartlebysicecream.com/

They opened in late June. They were selling out regularly early, but I think those kinks have been knocked out. From one visit, it was more gelato-like than say a big tub. I thoroughly enjoyed the Bourbon Butter Pecan. To me, the prices seemed more than reasonable and the portions were precise.

Sanders BBQ Supply Opens In Beverly

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/12 ... ring-fans/

Fonda in Evanston appears to have closed.

Main-Dempster Mile Thai restaurant Dozika will be relocating into the current Cozy Noodle space at 1018 Davis St. in early October.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/07/ ... -and-more/

North Point Chopsticks in Glenview appears to have closed recently. Google lists it as temporary, Yelp! says both temporary and permanent, but the most recent reviews clarify it to be the latter.

Dave148 wrote:Recent opening mentioned in today's Trib:

Al-Diar, a welcome addition to the Arab food landscape of Chicago, is a small family-owned Yemeni restaurant with only a few table settings. 939 N. Orleans St. 872-299-3019

Recent opening? They opened in October 2023.

It's really a mystery how a lot of publications are so slow to find out info like this.

The grocery store and cafe filling the closed Happy Foods in Edison Park could open before the end of the year, the owner said.

EP Market is taking over the space at 6783 N. Northwest Highway, which has sat empty for almost two years. The family-owned market will include a cafe, bakery and taqueria, co-owner Eduardo Haro said. The store will offer a wide- range of groceries and prepared foods that “really cater to the neighborhood,” said Chris Vittorio, chief of staff for Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st).

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/17 ... this-year/

Smash Sandwich Cafe, site of the Evanston Lunch Group™ lunch two months ago, has closed.

Lefty's Righteous Bagels in Evanston starts its soft opening today, and will be rolling out new menu items daily, according to their Instagram (right now it's just bagels, bagels with a schmear, and coffee). Hours haven't been posted anywhere that I know of just yet, but the first batch was ready at 8:15 am today.

Lefty's Righteous Bagels
827 Chicago Avenue
Evanston
http://www.lrbagels.com

bweiny wrote:

Dave148 wrote:Coming to Evanston:

Lao Tien Dumpling House 1115 Emerson St. A permit has been taken out for the old Cantuccio’s Pizza spot at the southern end of the L-shaped strip mall at Emerson and Ridge, but no further information is known.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/27/evanstons-food-scene-buzzes-with-new-openings-and-announcements/

Coming soon sign up in the window. Can't come soon enough as a dumpling house.

Website for online ordering is live. 2 Google reviews, but neither has a writeup. No photos or Yelp! page.
Phone listed as (224)491-1849.
http://www.laotiandumplings.com redirects to https://www.orderonlinehub.com/laotiandumplings_a2jn15mtoin8.

According to a facebook post:

After 40 years serving Chicago's north side, we have decided to permanently close our family business.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for so many years of support.

La Gondola
2914 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois

Cadinho recently opened at 35th & Archer in McKinley Park. They serve up Portuguese bakery items, coffee, etc. This has to be one of the only actual Portuguese places in the city (maybe the only, not considering Brazilian places?)

Cadinho
3483 S Archer Ave
https://www.instagram.com/cadinhobakery

A google search for Evanston’s Fonda Mexican Cantina shows it as “permanently closed. “

nr706 wrote:A google search for Evanston’s Fonda Mexican Cantina shows it as “permanently closed. “

Stay tuned for more news from Lachowicz and the team

https://chicago.eater.com/2024/6/27/241 ... ummer-2024

carrienation wrote:Lefty's Righteous Bagels in Evanston starts its soft opening today, and will be rolling out new menu items daily, according to their Instagram (right now it's just bagels, bagels with a schmear, and coffee). Hours haven't been posted anywhere that I know of just yet, but the first batch was ready at 8:15 am today.

Lefty's Righteous Bagels
827 Chicago Avenue
Evanston
http://www.lrbagels.com

When it comes to bagels, what’s not to like? And yet, Lefty’s provides us with the capacity to love. It’s early days for Brad Nadborne (aka “Lefty”) and his team of intrepid bakers, but if today’s soft opening is any indication, these bagels do not disappoint. This is a Montreal-style bagel, meaning it’s been hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, then baked… but in a notoriously fussy wood-burning oven. It can be hard to get the bake just right, but when you do— as Lefty’s surely does — then it’s just the right ratio of crust to chew.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/07/ ... us-bagels/

bweiny wrote:

Dave148 wrote:Coming to Evanston:

Lao Tien Dumpling House 1115 Emerson St. A permit has been taken out for the old Cantuccio’s Pizza spot at the southern end of the L-shaped strip mall at Emerson and Ridge, but no further information is known.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/ ... uncements/

Coming soon sign up in the window. Can't come soon enough as a dumpling house.

More here = https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/07/ ... ing-house/

Dave148 wrote:

bweiny wrote:

Dave148 wrote:Coming to Evanston:

Lao Tien Dumpling House 1115 Emerson St. A permit has been taken out for the old Cantuccio’s Pizza spot at the southern end of the L-shaped strip mall at Emerson and Ridge, but no further information is known.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/05/27/evanstons-food-scene-buzzes-with-new-openings-and-announcements/

Coming soon sign up in the window. Can't come soon enough as a dumpling house.

More here = https://evanstonroundtable.com/2024/07/ ... ing-house/

The positive article is a welcome development. I had posted the website (still works, same as in the article) and info on the 19th based on their Google maps page, but for whatever reason the info was taken down recently. A girl had even posted appetizing photos of their dumplings and they were taken down too. Can't wait to get over there.

We went tonight. I'll post more later, but a few observations: 1) extremely busy, especially for a Thursday night before 6 pm, 2) we one of a very few non-Asian-heritage people there (a good sign), 3) 15 dumplings per order (made to order) is normal and generous, 4) they offer dumplings fried, boiled or steamed, we forgot to specify, and they came out steamed. We'll pan-fry the leftovers, 5) we called ahead, and BYOB is okay, 6) seems like they're primarily set up for take out/delivery, — two small tables inside, but plenty of outdoor seating.

Nick’s Pit Stop Closing Thursday After 27 Years In Bucktown

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/24 ... -bucktown/

Voodoo Doughnut will open their 2nd Chicago location at 3408 N Clark St - just a few blocks south of Wrigley Field. This is the space of the former Pick Me Up Cafe, who moved further north just over 4 years ago. It's been vacant since.

Openings reported in today's Trub:

Cadinho Bakery & Café is currently open Wednesday to Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3483 S. Archer Ave., 773-802-0508, http://www.instagram.com/cadinhobakery

Istmo Oaxacan Cuisine
3231 N. Clark St.
872-315-2034
http://www.istmochicago.com

Santa Masa Tamaleria
7544 W. Addison St.
312-982-9306
http://www.santamasa.com

There's been many openings lately in the city. Here's some

1. Asian Diet | 2049 W Howard St | https://asiandietchicago.com/
2. Pure Green Lakeview East | 3333 N Broadway | https://www.instagram.com/p/C8PNT0IxeUe/
3. Flamingo Tea | 843 1/2 W Belmont | https://www.instagram.com/drinkflamingotea/
4. Te'Amo Dessert Cafe | 2943 N Broadway | https://www.instagram.com/p/C95PPkIv0rO/
5. The Sunny Village Cafe | 5918 W Lawrence Ave | https://www.instagram.com/sunnyvillagecafe/
6. Jersey Mike's | 3634 N Western Ave
7. BBQ Szechuan Cuisine | 2230 S Wentworth Ave
8. Hands On Thai & Sushi | 5349 W Belmont Ave | https://www.instagram.com/p/C9q3QDDxLn2
9. Il Girasole Trattoria | 2700 N Western Ave | https://www.instagram.com/ilgirasoletrattoria/
10. Casa Chi | 505 N Michigan Ave | https://www.instagram.com/casachichicago
11. Billy Goat Tavern | 3724 N Clark St
12. A+ Italian Steakhouse | 6690 N Northwest Hwy | https://www.instagram.com/aplusitaliansteakhouse
13. BellyBowl | 28 E Roosevelt Rd
14. Potbelly | 50 E Grand Ave
15. Palilgu | 819 W Fulton Market | https://www.instagram.com/palilguchi
16. Drink Happy Thoughts | 2415 W North Ave | https://www.instagram.com/p/C8KSOMhv50A
17. Loaves & Witches | 6034 N Broadway | https://www.instagram.com/loavesandwitches
18. La Casa Vieja | 7357 N Clark St
19. Inkwell | 1039 W Lake St | https://www.instagram.com/p/C8xP5ZzP_hX/
20. Amorino Gelato | 818 W Fulton Market
21. Kanlaya | 4757 N Western Ave
22. Cheesie's Pub & Grub | 6544 W Archer Ave | https://www.facebook.com/cheesiesgarfieldridgeIL/
23. Wax Vinyl Bar & Ramen Shop | 1549 W Chicago Ave | https://www.instagram.com/waxvinylbar/?hl=en
24. Withfusion Cuisine | 3132 S Morgan St
25. Nashville Hot Chicken | 2431 N Western Ave
26. Chubby Cattle | 2162 S Archer Ave
27. Our Mutual City Coffee Co | 3600 W Irving Park Rd
28. Queen Gyros and Sub | 2414 W 71st St
29. Chunn Thai Cuisine | 6247 W Touhy Ave
30. Taco Boom | 6659 S Cicero Ave
31. Slice Express | 5777 N Ridge Ave
32. Steingold's | 3626 N Clark St
33. Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club | 4747 N Damen Ave
34. Leonidas Chocolate | 1964 N Halsted St
35. Estacion Marabina | 4107 W North Ave
36. Americano | 1816 N Clark St
37. Dodomi Sushi Rotary | 4521 N Sheridan Rd
38. Hawksmoor | 500 N LaSalle Dr
39. Cebu | 3120 N Lincoln Ave
40. Neon Gardens & Slice Hut | 2576 N Lincoln Ave
41. Overlay | 1411 W Taylor St
42. Pandan | 1118 N State St
43. The Bloohol | 5101 W North Ave
44. Petterino's Pasticceria | 52 W Randolph St
45. Top Tao Tea | 1934 W North Ave

And many more. Check out the map of openings (more than just food) that are still open from January 2023 to present. Over 1700 places on the map and counting

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewe ... 1uB_EXan1k

Two key North Side Foxtrot locations will not be part of the comeback plan led by the chain’s founder. CoStar reports that Hotel Chocolat, a company founded in the U.K. — and recently purchased by Mars — has leased the spaces at 900 W. Armitage Avenue in Lincoln Park and 3334 N. Southport Avenue in Lakeview.

https://chicago.eater.com/2024/7/30/242 ... at-chicago

Burger Bite Expands Family-Owned Restaurant With 2nd Location. The restaurant hosted a grand opening Monday.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/31 ... -location/

3901 W. Touhy Ave.
Lincolnwood
(224) 470-6950
https://burgerbitemenu.com/

Prolific Chef Richard Sandoval Is Opening a Second Chicago Restaurant. Toro Chicago will feature pan-Latin dishes and cocktails in Streeterville

https://chicago.eater.com/2024/7/31/242 ... wn-chicago

JoelF wrote:Outback Steakhouse at Randhurst Village had closed, after 6 years. Signs recommend going to the next closest in Schaumburg.

I won't miss it - I think we went there once, and it was fine for what it was... but an ok steak at a mid-priced restaurant is not what I got out for.

An Outback Steakhouse restaurant on Chicago’s Far Northwest Side is relocating to Des Plaines.

The new restaurant is expected to open later this month in a newly constructed building at 2805 Mannheim Road. That’s northeast of O’Hare International Airport, a short drive from Interstate 90.

The current restaurant is about five miles away at Springhill Suites Chicago O’Hare, 8101 W. Higgins Road. It’s the only Outback in Chicago, according to the Florida-based chain’s website.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240802/bu ... m-chicago/