Openings, Closings, Comings & Goings - 2021

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So Bowl, a new Thai Restaurant has recently opened on Touhy Ave by the Leaning Tower replica and Papa Chris’ Place restaurant.

So Bowl
6247 W Touhy Ave,
Chicago, IL 60646
http://sobowlchicago.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/so-bowl-chicago

polster wrote:So Bowl
6247 W Touhy Ave,
Chicago, IL 60646
http://sobowlchicago.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/so-bowl-chicago

Wasn't there another Thai place along there, maybe called Thong Thai?

JoelF wrote:

polster wrote:So Bowl
6247 W Touhy Ave,
Chicago, IL 60646
http://sobowlchicago.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/so-bowl-chicago

Wasn't there another Thai place along there, maybe called Thong Thai?

Yes. The owner passed away a few years ago.

Thai Room Restaurant at 4022 N Western Ave is papered over. A sign in the window says "Sushi & Beyond is Coming." I would post a picture but I have never been able to make it work.

The sign actually says "Comimg" but I catch their drift.

cleanplateclub wrote:Thai Room Restaurant at 4022 N Western Ave is papered over.

That's a shame. Their tom kha gai was excellent.

Farmhouse Evanston is doing a new concept in carryout, with food from four restaurants including County Barbeque:

Farmhouse Evanston website wrote:HERE YE! HERE YE! HERE YE!
FARMHOUSE VIRTUAL KITCHENS TO OPEN JAN 8TH 4PM 2021.
Introducing a new way to dine in Evanston and a new way to enjoy Farmhouse Fare! Beginning Jan 8th, we look forward to introducing you to our Virtual Kitchen Concepts. We are excited to showcase some fantastic concepts from our friends in Chicago. COUNTY BBQ which is owned and run by our great friend Bonni Cameron. TOSCANA by Fabio Vivani and MAC & ME by Farmheads Hospitality. 4 Restaurants under 1 roof. Farmhouse Kitchen, County BBQ, Toscana, Mac & Me. Plenty of options for your weekly menu planning. Check out all of our menu options at Farmhouse Evanston Virtual Kitchen Menu

Tutto Italiano Restaurant, a 27-year-old spot known among fans for its antique train car dining room, permanently closed at the end of December

https://chicago.eater.com/2020/5/12/212 ... oronavirus

Former Michelin-star Temporis chef Don Young opening new restaurant on Michigan Avenue

https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/c ... story.html

Gino’s East In Lakeview Closed, Will Become Gotham Bagels By Day And Italian Spot At Night

https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/01/11 ... -at-night/

Boxcar Betty’s Opening Second Chicago Location In Bucktown.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/01/11 ... -bucktown/

Basant Modern Indian is open in the old Sola space.

1939 W Byron St,
Chicago IL 60613
https://www.basantchicago.com/

All-Day Salumeria’ With Cured Meats, Artisanal Cheese And Sandwiches Opening At Former Township Site In Logan Square

https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/01/14 ... an-square/

Jiang Niu BBQ is open at Canal Plaza in Chinatown for delivery (downtown, Chinatown, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, etc) and pickup. Looks like Chinese and Korean BBQ including Korean staples like bibimbap.

Jiang Niu BBQ
https://www.jiangniubbq.com
2300 S Archer St
(312) 846-1225
Open 11am - 9pm, 7 days/week

New Deli in Greektown (not a post about Indian food):

https://www.ryechicago.com/

Homemade bagels, bread, pastrami and lox at Madison and Halsted.

Open Thursday-Sunday.

Downtown steakhouse III Forks is permanently closed after nearly a decade

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/1/12/222 ... inter-2021

Lakeview’s New French-Canadian Bistro Dear Margaret debuts thanks to a decorated chef and a public relations representative turned restaurant owner.
Dear Margaret, 2965 N. Lincoln Ave.
https://chicago.eater.com/2021/1/20/222 ... tos-images

Nala Robotics, Inc. announced today that it is opening the world’s first state-of-the-art intelligent restaurant, in Naperville, Illinois, at Route 59 and Ogden Ave. this April, 2021.

https://nalarobotics.com/press.html