Strings Ramen Taking Over Former Furious Spoon Building In Lakeview For New Asian Restaurant

Dave148 wrote:

Boka and Chef Daniel Rose Will Debut Their Chicago Restaurant Next Week

https://chicago.eater.com/2023/1/19/235 ... servations

Chicago’s Boka Restaurant Group Parts Way With Chef Daniel Rose
The famed chef’s departure comes four months after Le Select opened and five months after Café Basque debuted in LA.

Kajiken, a Japanese Chain Specializing in Soup-Less Ramen, Opens in Chicago. The chain arrives in Chinatown with an assist from Tony Hu.

After making its Chicago debut late last year, Levain Bakery has announced plans for a second location River North at 408 N. Clark St.

Dave148 wrote:

Smoque BBQ broke the news about Smoque Steak in April 2022...So when will Smoque Steak open?
“We’re getting ready for some of our pre-opening events this week, and getting some practice swings in,” Sorkin said. “But we are definitely targeting mid- to late May.”

JoelF wrote:

JoelF wrote:The reborn El Nuevo Tipico in Skokie had a "closed until further notice" sign - not confirmed by Google or their own website. Hopefully something temporary.

It's been repainted (bright purple) and new signage says "La Chabela", their facebook page has graphics that say "Chabela's" and it looks like it's a rebranding of Nuevo Tipico -- same website. They claim it features food of Puebla and Mexico City DF. Website photos show a trompo for Al Pastor, so I'll have to try it.

Dave148 wrote:

Smoque BBQ broke the news about Smoque Steak in April 2022...So when will Smoque Steak open?
“We’re getting ready for some of our pre-opening events this week, and getting some practice swings in,” Sorkin said. “But we are definitely targeting mid- to late May.”

Modern Mediterranean Restaurant Elia To Open In Wicker Park. Owner Metin Serbest, who also owns Turquoise in Roscoe Village, rebranded the former Sea & Olive and plans to offer a wide-ranging menu, cocktails and brunch on weekends. The restaurant opens Thursday.

Dave148 wrote:

When widely acclaimed Smoque BBQ broke the news about Smoque Steak in April 2022, what immediately became one of the most anticipated new restaurants in Chicago was scheduled to open six months later.
A full year later, carnivorous fans still wait for what owner Barry Sorkin described as a different kind of steakhouse in the Avondale neighborhood.
“It’s an idea we came up with pre-pandemic,” Sorkin said recently. “We developed what we think is a different and better way of making a steak.”
My early taste test revealed remarkably tender meat, cooked perfectly medium-rare, within a beautifully seared crust, indeed infused with smoke flavor.
So when will Smoque Steak open?
“We’re getting ready for some of our pre-opening events this week, and getting some practice swings in,” Sorkin said. “But we are definitely targeting mid- to late May.”

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

Smoque Steak opens Thursday at 3310 N. Elston Ave. for reservations only.

Dave148 wrote:

Smoque BBQ broke the news about Smoque Steak in April 2022...So when will Smoque Steak open?

“We’re getting ready for some of our pre-opening events this week, and getting some practice swings in,” Sorkin said. “But we are definitely targeting mid- to late May.”

Uh oh. Is this on the same span of north Elston Ave. where Wherewithall had to close due to a sewer line collapsing? {Did Smoque Steak open today?}

Uh oh. Is this on the same span of north Elston Ave. where Wherewithall had to close due to a sewer line collapsing?

Lilac Tiger Set to Replace Wazwan this Summer.
The Coach House by Wazwan will remain open in the back of the building.

wharf_rat wrote:Sabe A Zulia (5306 W Fullerton), a Venezuelan restaurant specializing in food from the state of Zulia, is opening a new location at 2114 W Division. No official date yet, confirmed via their Instagram story today, May 18, 2023 - https://www.instagram.com/stories/sabea ... 151241370/

Čálli opening inside Soho House Chicago, with chef Jonathan Zaragoza’s Mexican travels as inspiration

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is closing its sole Chicago location in mid-July, citing underperformance.

Dave148 wrote:

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is closing its sole Chicago location in mid-July, citing underperformance.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaur ... o-location

Masschusetts-based seafood restaurant Legal Sea Foods is looking to open its first location in Chicago at 315 N Dearborn St.

Paris Baguette, the neighborhood bakery café known for its baked and brewed treats is now open and serving Chicago’s South Loop (1100 S Michigan Ave).

Dave148 wrote:

Paris Baguette, the neighborhood bakery café known for its baked and brewed treats is now open and serving Chicago’s South Loop (1100 S Michigan Ave).

https://whatnowchicago.com/paris-baguet ... n-chicago/

Grammar is the new restaurant with Detroit-style pizza inside Architectural Artifacts in River North

H&H Bagels, an iconic New York City brand since 1972, is getting ready to open its first location in Chicago in the Fulton Market.