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  • Post #301 - September 21st, 2021, 1:16 pm
    Post #301 - September 21st, 2021, 1:16 pm Post #301 - September 21st, 2021, 1:16 pm
    Chicago is ‘the next big bet’ for Guinness as legendary Irish beer brand plans Fulton Market pub in 2023

    https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/d ... story.html
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #302 - September 22nd, 2021, 8:52 am
    Post #302 - September 22nd, 2021, 8:52 am Post #302 - September 22nd, 2021, 8:52 am
    Joe Donut is opening a location in Deerfield in the former location of Naf Naf. 636 Deerfield Rd. This could be dangerous for me.
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #303 - September 22nd, 2021, 10:45 am
    Post #303 - September 22nd, 2021, 10:45 am Post #303 - September 22nd, 2021, 10:45 am
    Dave148 wrote:Joe Donut is opening a location in Deerfield in the former location of Naf Naf. 636 Deerfield Rd. This could be dangerous for me.


    I live near the one on Niles. The donuts are okay, but their pancakes are fantastic.
  • Post #304 - September 22nd, 2021, 1:03 pm
    Post #304 - September 22nd, 2021, 1:03 pm Post #304 - September 22nd, 2021, 1:03 pm
    Do-Rite Donuts will be opening a location in Buffalo Grove on the corner of Lake Cook Road and Lexington Drive as part of the Ricky Rockets Fuel Center which is currently under construction.
  • Post #305 - September 24th, 2021, 6:24 am
    Post #305 - September 24th, 2021, 6:24 am Post #305 - September 24th, 2021, 6:24 am
    marothisu wrote:
    jellob1976 wrote:
    marothisu wrote:From the people who brought you Maple & Ash, The Hunt Club, etc bring you Delilah's, taking over the former Little Beet Table on State St in Gold Coast. Is it the same Delilah's as the one in Lincoln Park? Stay tuned to find out..

    Coming soon...
    Delilah's
    847 N State St


    Have they consulted with Delilah's on Lincoln (or is there any affiliation)? Ignore my question. Didn't see the last line in the post.


    Apparently, not related:
    https://whatnowchicago.com/what-if-synd ... old-coast/

    But What If Syndicate isn’t stopping there. The group will debut its newest concept, Delilah’s, in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, Danny Grant confirmed in a brief telephone conversation with What Now Chicago Thursday.

    The eatery, which filed a liquor license for 847 N State Street, is not affiliated with Lincoln Park’s Delilah’s, a bar owned and operated by Mike Miller, a What If Syndicate rep confirmed.


    It doesn't really say what the place will be, but chances of it being "nice" and/or semi trendy are probably high.

    Inside Chicago Chef Danny Grant’s Burgeoning Empire of Blockbuster Restaurants

    https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dinin ... 234637118/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #306 - September 24th, 2021, 7:51 pm
    Post #306 - September 24th, 2021, 7:51 pm Post #306 - September 24th, 2021, 7:51 pm
    A Nigerian restaurant just opened in downtown Skokie.
    Mrs. Kay’s Kitchen
    4849 Oakton St.
    Skokie, IL 60077
    847-213-0997
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #307 - September 27th, 2021, 3:50 pm
    Post #307 - September 27th, 2021, 3:50 pm Post #307 - September 27th, 2021, 3:50 pm
    lsher wrote:Do-Rite Donuts will be opening a location in Buffalo Grove on the corner of Lake Cook Road and Lexington Drive as part of the Ricky Rockets Fuel Center which is currently under construction.


    Interesting. I hope this doesn't impact Wheeling Donuts (try this immediately if you haven't already).
  • Post #308 - September 28th, 2021, 12:37 pm
    Post #308 - September 28th, 2021, 12:37 pm Post #308 - September 28th, 2021, 12:37 pm
    Kesey wrote:
    lsher wrote:Do-Rite Donuts will be opening a location in Buffalo Grove on the corner of Lake Cook Road and Lexington Drive as part of the Ricky Rockets Fuel Center which is currently under construction.


    Interesting. I hope this doesn't impact Wheeling Donuts (try this immediately if you haven't already).


    Wheeling donuts are truly fantastic (sorry no pics). My better half brought a few home last week. Fantastic taste and texture. I was told they could use some more business.
  • Post #309 - September 28th, 2021, 12:49 pm
    Post #309 - September 28th, 2021, 12:49 pm Post #309 - September 28th, 2021, 12:49 pm
    Dave148 wrote:
    lodasi wrote:
    Dave148 wrote:Bobby Morelli and 9-year-old daughter Brooklyn gave Chicago’s gourmet hot dog scene a much needed injection of excitement with Bronzeville’s Hot Dog Box and the duo isn’t finished. After around nine months of selling out of a 400-square-foot box in the Boxville marketplace, Morelli now plans to open a larger restaurant with new menu items at 4020 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park.
    https://chicago.eater.com/2021/5/10/224 ... rk-chicago

    So moving from a neighborhood market adjacent to a Green line stop to the Six Corners? I wonder if they realize that this is probably a step down in terms of foot traffic?

    It’s a second location = “Morelli still plans to keep operating the original shipping container location with an abbreviated menu of the Bronzeville Bourbon dog, the Prairie Blues Steak dog (cranberry honey mustard, cabbage, collard greens), and a rotating seasonal option.”

    Popular gourmet sausage stand the Hot Dog Box is pushing back its projected opening timeframe to November for a stand-alone location at 4020 N. Milwaukee Avenue

    https://chicago.eater.com/2021/9/28/226 ... ttractions
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #310 - September 28th, 2021, 3:07 pm
    Post #310 - September 28th, 2021, 3:07 pm Post #310 - September 28th, 2021, 3:07 pm
    Visconti, nee Caputos, in Lake Forest has closed. Not a surprise since they were not even close to the original.

    -Will
  • Post #311 - September 30th, 2021, 10:18 am
    Post #311 - September 30th, 2021, 10:18 am Post #311 - September 30th, 2021, 10:18 am
    Koval Distillery’s Long-Awaited Tasting Room to Open Friday in Ravenswood

    https://chicago.eater.com/2021/9/30/227 ... od-opening
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #312 - October 1st, 2021, 11:43 am
    Post #312 - October 1st, 2021, 11:43 am Post #312 - October 1st, 2021, 11:43 am
    Just read that Lou Malnati's has been sold.

    Arlington Heights Racetrack has also been sold, to the Bears -- but that will have less impact on my life.
    "All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan

    http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
  • Post #313 - October 1st, 2021, 11:51 am
    Post #313 - October 1st, 2021, 11:51 am Post #313 - October 1st, 2021, 11:51 am
    Cynthia wrote:Just read that Lou Malnati's has been sold.

    I think it's just that the already-existing or already-planned private equity piece has changed hands. I think you can continue to expect higher prices, along with diminishing quality and service.

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #314 - October 1st, 2021, 8:13 pm
    Post #314 - October 1st, 2021, 8:13 pm Post #314 - October 1st, 2021, 8:13 pm
    ronnie_suburban wrote:
    Cynthia wrote:Just read that Lou Malnati's has been sold.

    I think it's just that the already-existing or already-planned private equity piece has changed hands. I think you can continue to expect higher prices, along with diminishing quality and service.

    =R=


    So sad. Haven't been in a while, but lots of good memories -- including a friend's wedding reception.
    "All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan

    http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
  • Post #315 - October 2nd, 2021, 1:28 pm
    Post #315 - October 2nd, 2021, 1:28 pm Post #315 - October 2nd, 2021, 1:28 pm
    Rubi's of Maxwell Street is now Rubi's in Pilsen. They open tomorrow at 1316 W 18th Street.

    Image
    -Mary
  • Post #316 - October 3rd, 2021, 8:07 am
    Post #316 - October 3rd, 2021, 8:07 am Post #316 - October 3rd, 2021, 8:07 am
    Virtue’s Erick Williams Has Plans For a Second Restaurant With a Community Focus. Mustard Seed Kitchen replaces Chef Luciano after nearly four decades on the Near South Side

    https://chicago.eater.com/2021/9/30/227 ... ef-luciano
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #317 - October 5th, 2021, 5:09 pm
    Post #317 - October 5th, 2021, 5:09 pm Post #317 - October 5th, 2021, 5:09 pm
    The owner of Piccolo Sogno, Nonnina, etc is opening up a new Italian bakery/pastry shop and cafe in both Wicker Park and Lakeview. It looks to have fresh Italian pastries, pizzas, panninis, etc. According to their website, they brought over a team from Italy including a head pastry chef with over 40 years experience.

    Coming soon..

    Dolci Amori
    2010 W Pierce, and 3025 N Clark
    https://www.dolciamori.com
    https://www.instagram.com/dolciamorichicago/
    2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
  • Post #318 - October 6th, 2021, 5:14 am
    Post #318 - October 6th, 2021, 5:14 am Post #318 - October 6th, 2021, 5:14 am
    Jerk Taco Man opened a downtown location a few months ago with literally nobody online talking about it LOL.

    428 S Clark St.
    2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
  • Post #319 - October 6th, 2021, 6:56 am
    Post #319 - October 6th, 2021, 6:56 am Post #319 - October 6th, 2021, 6:56 am
    marothisu wrote:Jerk Taco Man opened a downtown location a few months ago with literally nobody online talking about it LOL.

    428 S Clark St.


    Just triggered a memory of the Burrito Buggy's jerk snapper burrito. A dish that needs to be revived.
  • Post #320 - October 10th, 2021, 1:40 pm
    Post #320 - October 10th, 2021, 1:40 pm Post #320 - October 10th, 2021, 1:40 pm
    Paris Baguette is opening an outpost in Chinatown next to where Won Kow was. It should be 2239 S Wentworth Ave. Spotted while in Chinatown this weekend.
    2019 Chicago Food Business License Issuances Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AGfUU ... sp=sharing
  • Post #321 - October 11th, 2021, 4:22 pm
    Post #321 - October 11th, 2021, 4:22 pm Post #321 - October 11th, 2021, 4:22 pm
    spinynorman99 wrote:Only one actual "opening" at the Willis Tower food court, Sushi-San is now open in the kiosk near the South entrance. Brown Bag has also reopened so the first floor food court is now fully operational with Do-Rite, Shake Shack, Rick Bayless' Tortazo and Sweetgreen. Everything's easily a buck or two above overpriced, but it's nice to finally have some options. Oh, and the sushi was "fine" by lunch kiosk standards.

    Foxtrot is opening a Willis Tower store next year. https://apple.news/AQWrY1jaxSLm3PdAnC9DwbA
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #322 - October 13th, 2021, 4:24 pm
    Post #322 - October 13th, 2021, 4:24 pm Post #322 - October 13th, 2021, 4:24 pm
    Per their Instagram, Kiosk Balkan Street Food is closing permanently due to a death in the family. So heartbreaking for a rising gem to be cut off in such a sad way. Hoping nothing but the best for them.
  • Post #323 - October 14th, 2021, 7:18 am
    Post #323 - October 14th, 2021, 7:18 am Post #323 - October 14th, 2021, 7:18 am
    Millennium Park, billed as the Midwest’s top tourist attraction, will be getting several more food and drink options next spring, thanks to a $2.5 million investment from Eleven North Hospitality. The group plans to renovate the 140-seat restaurant formerly known as the Park Grill and add a Mexican cafe opposite the Bean sculpture and a coffee bar operated by Momentum Coffee, a small Black-owned South Side chain.

    https://chicago.eater.com/2021/10/13/22 ... -live-fire
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #324 - October 17th, 2021, 12:22 pm
    Post #324 - October 17th, 2021, 12:22 pm Post #324 - October 17th, 2021, 12:22 pm
    Opened Tuesday 10/12 in the old Siam Pasta location. (Note the rooftop space.) Visited Friday.
    Image
    Yasotorn Thai Cuisine
    809 Dempster St.
    Evanston
  • Post #325 - October 20th, 2021, 5:25 am
    Post #325 - October 20th, 2021, 5:25 am Post #325 - October 20th, 2021, 5:25 am
    On the drive in to work this morning I noticed that the signage for Hideaway Chicago at 1909 N. Lincoln has been changed to "Pizza Bunker". Yelp shows Hideaway as permanently closed. A web search didn't result in any information about the new place so I'm not sure if it's just a name change or new ownership.
    Cookingblahg.blogspot.com
  • Post #326 - October 20th, 2021, 7:22 am
    Post #326 - October 20th, 2021, 7:22 am Post #326 - October 20th, 2021, 7:22 am
    Dave148 wrote:Foxtrot is opening a Willis Tower store next year. https://apple.news/AQWrY1jaxSLm3PdAnC9DwbA


    Another location of the Danish chain, Joe and the Juice, is also coming to Willis. They have a decent assortment of pricey lunch options.
  • Post #327 - October 20th, 2021, 9:26 am
    Post #327 - October 20th, 2021, 9:26 am Post #327 - October 20th, 2021, 9:26 am
    Lake Zurich landmark Fritzl's is closing after 36 years:

    https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20 ... ake-zurich
  • Post #328 - October 21st, 2021, 10:31 am
    Post #328 - October 21st, 2021, 10:31 am Post #328 - October 21st, 2021, 10:31 am
    Mon Ami Gabi Oakbrook is closing.
    Last meals to be served Nov. 24.
    Lease issues is what I heard.
  • Post #329 - October 22nd, 2021, 11:19 am
    Post #329 - October 22nd, 2021, 11:19 am Post #329 - October 22nd, 2021, 11:19 am
    Dave's Hot Chicken hits Chicago
    Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Chicago location Friday at 3643 N. Western Ave. The restaurant features in-door seating as well as a mural featuring Dave in a blue pinstripe baseball uniform, a nod to the Chicago Cubs. Dave stands on top of a UFO, reinforcing how the company's chicken is "out of this world," according to a company press release.

    https://www.fastcasual.com/news/daves-h ... s-chicago/
  • Post #330 - October 23rd, 2021, 7:02 am
    Post #330 - October 23rd, 2021, 7:02 am Post #330 - October 23rd, 2021, 7:02 am
    polster wrote:Dave's Hot Chicken hits Chicago

    No bone, no Gary.

    We “ate” an in-car Raising Cane pandemic lunch at the Harlem outlet about a year ago. Two bites in on the flaccid flavor void poultry punishment was tossed and we went to Culver’s down the street.

    I don’t intend to waste food or $ again.
    Hold my beer . . .

    Low & Slow

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