Dave148 wrote:Will’s Place
7927 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
https://www.willsplaceskokie.com

Opening July 8th.

jnm123 wrote:Downtown Skokie has always been magic to me.

spinynorman99 wrote:

jnm123 wrote:Downtown Skokie has always been magic to me.

Yes, I'm sure I've seen a wizard or two walking out of Rich's Britches.

LPython wrote:

The GP wrote:Another ice cream spot has opened at 5940 N Lincoln. Rita's of West Ridge has taken over the former Christian Science Reading Room.

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas ... -ridge-il/

Worth nothing: they have unusual Saturday hours (9 p.m.-11:45 p.m., yes both p.m., you read that right), presumably because the owners observe Shabbat.

Telegram Sam wrote:

LPython wrote:

The GP wrote:Another ice cream spot has opened at 5940 N Lincoln. Rita's of West Ridge has taken over the former Christian Science Reading Room.

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas ... -ridge-il/

Worth nothing: they have unusual Saturday hours (9 p.m.-11:45 p.m., yes both p.m., you read that right), presumably because the owners observe Shabbat.

Yeah, the new Main Pizza Chalavi (formerly Gulliver's) on Howard was rocking this past Saturday night around 10:45, presumably for that reason.

Aura brings ahi tuna, lobster cake sliders, and more to Osterman Beach

Devil Dawgs – a Chicago outfit that will be opening a location at Church Street Plaza come September – plans on working with artists from Evanston.

Glenview village trustees have approved a loan to develop a downtown property referred to as a “significant eyesore” into a restaurant featuring a celebrity chef from Chicago.

At a July 6 village board meeting, Glenview approved a $550,000 loan to assist in plans to develop the parcel at the corner of Waukegan Road and Grove Street, a project estimated to cost a total of $2.5 million for the land purchase and restaurant build out.

A new restaurant called “The Filling Station” will be developed by Glenview resident and restaurateur Nick Philippas, managing partner of North Branch Pizza and Burger Company and the Joe Donut cafe and restaurant chain.

The Filling Station will feature celebrity pastry chef and partner Kyleen Atonson of Chicago’s Lincoln Square. Atonson was the champion winner of Food Network’s “Chopped Sweets: Winter Celebration” culinary competition television show in 2019.

XMarket Vegan Food Hall Opening In Uptown Later This Summer

ANDERSONVILLE — Reza’s Restaurant has consolidated its Andersonville location after its decades-long Clark Street home was sold to investors who plan to redevelop a portion of the building.

The restaurant has consolidated into the southern portion of the complex at 5255 N. Clark St., confirmed Mitch Goltz, retail property investor who purchased the Reza’s building with a business partner.

Telegram Sam wrote:Owen and Engine is closing August 29th.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0HGsQLMsYwnpohXeBSfz9kjztJHHvHUsJJLsev5msg19uXJ8jCrhs34zXpnWArb8Cl&id=100063569262735&mibextid=Nif5oz

The owners of VAI’s Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar in Naperville will open an American urban dining restaurant — Entourage — on July 27.

Terry’s Toffee is moving to 1853 2nd St., the former Panera Bread location, from its spot in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.

marothisu wrote:Here's some that are coming in 2023:
* Happy Lamb Hot Pot - 2707 N Clark St in Lincoln Park. Signs are up for it finally and they applied for a liquor license

* Kurimu - 2668 N Halsted St in Lincoln Park. Another location of the small local Asian ice cream chain.

* Sinya Mediterranean - 3725 W Chicago Ave in Humboldt Park. This is the 2nd location of the same restaurant in Roscoe Village.

* Dimo's Pizza - 4647 N Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Square. Another location of the small chain in town. They applied for a liquor license recently

* Pearl Club - 495 N Milwaukee Ave in River West. Not much info here other than Boka Group is behind this.

* Bistro Monandock - 53 W Jackson Blvd in The Loop. A French bistro.

* Te'amo Boba Bar - 835 N Michigan Ave in Gold Coast/Streeterville, in Water Tower Place. Another location of the small local bubble tea/Asian dessert chain.

* 2AM Izakaya - 2218 N Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Park. A Japanese restaurant that may stay open late (what does this mean in the COVID era?). Replaced Xi'an Dynasty (RIP)

* Gong Cha - 2233 N Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Park. A location of the international bubble tea chain

* Taco Maya - 3053 N Ashland Ave in Lakeview. A location of the small local chain of Mexican eateries.

* Pizzeria Uno - 1970 W Diversey Pkwy in North Center.

* Boulevard Bistro - 2753 N Western Ave on the Logan Square/Lincoln Park border. Not much is known about this other than it replaces Cornerstone Cafe.

* PTCI Express - 2136 W North Ave in Wicker Park. Another location of the health food cafe (sandwiches, smoothies, etc) that exists in Austin (Chicago, not TX).

* Jordyn's Soul Cafe - 1160 W Grand Ave in West Town. Replaces Crazy Bird Chicken. Will be a soul food cafe that also has jerk chicken, some seafood, pasta, etc. I wonder if the same people behind Jordyn's Hibachi & Pizzeria that opened recently in Bronzeville are behind this. My money is on yes..

* River North Bistro - 660 N State St in River North. A French bistro at Eurostars Hotel.

* Magnifico Coffee - 3063 N Milwaukee Ave in Avondale. A Colombian coffee shop/cafe.

* Almost Home Tavern & Grill - 3801 N Clark St in Wrigleyville. Replaces Aurelio's Pizza.

* Fulla Bologna - 2101 W Touhy in Rogers Park. Another location of the suburban Italian deli.

* Desert Hawk - 2049 W Division St in Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village. Not much is known about this other than those behind it are behind some bars/tavern/etc in Los Angeles/West Hollywood. This replaces Pub Royale (RIP)

* Kilwins - 737 N Dearborn in River North. Ice cream..

* Oro Chocolate Cafe - 1553 N Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park. The company is from Nicaragua with a founder from Chicago who operates hostels and other things down there.

* The Void - 2937 N Milwaukee Ave in Avondale. Not sure what this is, but one of the guys behind this is the head chef of Wyler Road.

* Afternoon - On Wentworth Ave in Chinatown. Korean concept only in NYC that serves up mochi donuts, coffee, croffles (croissant waffles), Korean food (i.e. breakfast sandwiches), etc. Will be very close (maybe next door) to the upcoming Paris Baguette.

* Paris Baguette - On Wentworth Ave in Chinatown. Big Korean chain of bakeries. They're opening up a few other locations downtown too soon. Next to or very close to the upcoming Afternoon (see above).

* Unknown - 36 S Michigan Ave in The Loop. An unknown named bubble tea cafe.

* Unknown - 341 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park. An unknown named pizza take out spot.

After more than 2 years operating on Clark St. the time has come for Land & Lake Andersonville to close our doors. Our final service will be Sunday, July 23rd.
We have loved being a part of your celebrations and visiting with you over bubbly brunch and happy hour on our beautiful outdoor patio. Most of all we have enjoyed having you as our neighbors; the Andersonville community is truly a special one.

We hope you’ll visit the other LM Restaurant Group restaurants when you choose to dine out. Especially Land & Lake Ravenswood, located a short distance away at 1970 W. Montrose at the corner of Montrose and Damen. Ajdin and his fabulous team will be moving to that location on July 25 and very much look forward to serving you there.

Our popular Burger and Brew nights in partnership with local breweries will continue at Land & Lake Ravenswood as well as our brunch specials and happy hour deals. Ajdin and the team hope to see you on the rooftop this Summer!

Thank you for dining with us, your support has meant so much.

marothisu wrote:* The Frida Room - Opening a 2nd location in Lincoln Park on Clark St just north of Fullerton. Mexican American brunch place with a location on 18th St in Pilsen. Frida Kahlo themed.

Dave148 wrote:Coming to the newish apartment complex in downtown Skokie:

Ascione Bistro & Ascione Cafe
8000 N. Lincoln Ave.
It'll be two separate spots on the ground floor storefront of the building.

Same owners as = https://ascionebistro.com/ = in Hyde Park

Bella Notte is leaving Chicago, citing crime and business-killing bureaucracy

Dave148 wrote:

Bella Notte is leaving Chicago, citing crime and business-killing bureaucracy

https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2 ... ureaucracy

marothisu wrote:

Dave148 wrote:

Bella Notte is leaving Chicago, citing crime and business-killing bureaucracy

https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2 ... ureaucracy

I wish them well, but this guy seems a bit full of it with a lot of this.

“No one comes to the city from the suburbs anymore. Crime is out of control — gun violence, car jackings, you name it,” Aguirre said. “How can you take your family out to eat if you’re worried something is going to happen?”

Aguirre added that real estate taxes have cost the restaurant a lot — the building has been for sale for almost a year — and the cost of coming to the West Loop is not worth it for many customers.

“Everything is a money grab,” he said. “Speed cameras, red light tickets, valet parking — it all adds up. DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats have killed us. They were charging 30% for deliveries. What happened to the city capping it?”

marothisu wrote:DeNucci'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.com

DeNuccis 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.