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  • Post #241 - August 4th, 2024, 7:11 am
    Post #241 - August 4th, 2024, 7:11 am Post #241 - August 4th, 2024, 7:11 am
    Cathy2 wrote: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


    If you don't use Facebook, the folks from La Gondola are serving dishes (and eventually pizzas) out of Mirella’s Tavern on Division Street in Wicker Park.
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #242 - August 5th, 2024, 7:52 pm
    Post #242 - August 5th, 2024, 7:52 pm Post #242 - August 5th, 2024, 7:52 pm
    Moretti’s restaurant coming to Wheeling Town Center

    https://www.dailyherald.com/20240805/ar ... wn-center/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #243 - August 14th, 2024, 8:22 pm
    Post #243 - August 14th, 2024, 8:22 pm Post #243 - August 14th, 2024, 8:22 pm
    Greek Hit Avli Will Bring a Quick-Service Restaurant to Fulton Market

    https://chicago.eater.com/2024/8/12/242 ... oming-soon
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #244 - August 15th, 2024, 3:35 pm
    Post #244 - August 15th, 2024, 3:35 pm Post #244 - August 15th, 2024, 3:35 pm
    Drove by today and it appears that Curry Kitchen has opened in the old Dakota 94/Mia Figlia location. Website is currykitchenchicago.com. There are Indian and Nepalese dishes on the menu. Excited to try it.

    Curry Kitchen
    5304 West Devon
    Open every day from 11am-9:30pm.
  • Post #245 - August 15th, 2024, 4:20 pm
    Post #245 - August 15th, 2024, 4:20 pm Post #245 - August 15th, 2024, 4:20 pm
    LynnB wrote:Drove by today and it appears that Curry Kitchen has opened in the old Dakota 94/Mia Figlia location. Website is currykitchenchicago.com. There are Indian and Nepalese dishes on the menu. Excited to try it.

    Curry Kitchen
    5304 West Devon
    Open every day from 11am-9:30pm.


    Is this owned by the same people who operate Curry House in the South Loop?
  • Post #246 - August 15th, 2024, 5:37 pm
    Post #246 - August 15th, 2024, 5:37 pm Post #246 - August 15th, 2024, 5:37 pm
    A friend picked up Dinner from Curry Kitchen on Devon last night not realizing it was the first day of operation. They forgot the naan, paratha and rice and she had to go back to get it. Not really big deal considering it was their first day

    I like the bread, dal and Momos. Some of the other items were mixed up on my plate. No fault or the restaurant and I’m no expert, but I enjoyed it.

    I think Curry Kitchen will be a good addition to the neighborhood.
    Hold my beer . . .

    Low & Slow
  • Post #247 - August 19th, 2024, 11:19 am
    Post #247 - August 19th, 2024, 11:19 am Post #247 - August 19th, 2024, 11:19 am
    Smoque Steak’s last day will be Sunday.


    Smoque Steak to Become
    Brickton Hall Venue
    and
    Smoque Steak Events & Catering

    In the summer of 2019, we began developing an idea for a different kind of steak and a different kind of steakhouse. Our unique concept would offer smoked and seared steaks. The steakhouse itself would be casual, approachable, and affordable enough for everyday dinner as well as for special occasion dining.

    By the time we opened Smoque Steak in 2023, the economic and consumer behavioral shifts that came in the wake of the pandemic caused us to evolve the concept to accommodate some new realities, while still doing everything possible to remain true to the spirit of our original idea.

    Since our opening, people have expressed great love for our menu, our smoked & seared steaks, as well as the more casual environment. But, it has become clear that despite our efforts and intentions, this is a product, a brand, and an experience that is much better suited for special occasions than for everyday dinners.

    For this reason, we are changing course.

    This September, we will convert our space on Elston Ave. into Brickton Hall – a boutique venue for weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings. We will offer programmed events, prix fixe dinners, and other special events which will not only feature our Steakhouse menu, but also other themes and cuisines.

    We will also be launching Smoque Steak Events and Catering. Here, we will focus on bringing the “Steakhouse Experience” and other great catering options to you, whether you are hosting at venues, backyards, golf courses, tailgate lots, groves, or the lake.

    To our truly wonderful guests, we are immensely grateful. Your support, patronage, encouragement, validation, and constructive feedback have been invaluable and have helped inform our decision to explore this new frontier.

    It has been our honor and privilege to serve you at Smoque Steak. We look forward to seeing you in the future and helping you host your next special occasion or event… at our place or yours!

    Our last day of regular service at Smoque Steak Restaurant is dinner on Sunday, August 25. We are currently accepting reservations through OpenTable and will do our best to accommodate walk-ins.

    Stay tuned for details regarding our new Brickton Hall Venue and Smoque Steak Events & Catering.

    Smoque BBQ on Pulaski is not impacted by this change and will continue operating as it has for nearly 18 years.


    From a just sent mass email
  • Post #248 - August 19th, 2024, 12:53 pm
    Post #248 - August 19th, 2024, 12:53 pm Post #248 - August 19th, 2024, 12:53 pm
    Podhalanka Owner Retiring, Leaving Iconic Wicker Park Polish Restaurant’s Future Uncertain.
    After almost four decades in business, Podhalanka owner Helena Madej is now moving back to Poland to retire. No one has stepped up to run the legendary Polish restaurant.

    https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/08/18 ... uncertain/
  • Post #249 - August 19th, 2024, 7:27 pm
    Post #249 - August 19th, 2024, 7:27 pm Post #249 - August 19th, 2024, 7:27 pm
    Foxtail Restaurants to open a Mediterranean-style restaurant in the Glenview House. Foxtail already has a successful restaurant in an old Des Plaines church and Downers Grove and the redevelopment agreement sees Glenview giving them a $1.4 million gap assistance grant and a $1.5 million construction loan secured by an agreement to be paid back at 5 % interest over 10 years, explained Jeff Brady, director of community development in Glenview. The total cost of the project is about $5.25 million with the Village contributing $2.9 million.

    https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/ ... e-village/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #250 - August 26th, 2024, 3:36 pm
    Post #250 - August 26th, 2024, 3:36 pm Post #250 - August 26th, 2024, 3:36 pm
    Roti files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
    Rōti Modern Mediterranean is seeking to reorganize after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, the company said.

    The Chicago-based fast-casual company, which has closed restaurants since the 2020-declared pandemic, has 19 restaurants in three states and the District of Columbia.

    “The company intends to use Chapter 11 to seek new investors or purchasers on an accelerated time frame while reorganizing its finances and ensuring that Roti locations across Chicago, Minneapolis, and the Washington, D.C., metro areas continue to operate,”

    https://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/roti-fi ... protection
  • Post #251 - August 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm
    Post #251 - August 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm Post #251 - August 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm
    Bigsuda, From Oiistar Owners, Brings Soup Dumplings And Korean Specialties To Wicker Park

    https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/08/29 ... cker-park/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #252 - August 29th, 2024, 3:44 pm
    Post #252 - August 29th, 2024, 3:44 pm Post #252 - August 29th, 2024, 3:44 pm
    Sorelle Italian Market & Cafe opened up on 8/21 in Long Grove. This space used to be occupied by Soft Wave Fish Co.
  • Post #253 - September 5th, 2024, 7:27 am
    Post #253 - September 5th, 2024, 7:27 am Post #253 - September 5th, 2024, 7:27 am
    The Historic South Shore Cultural Center Gets a New Restaurant Full of Soul

    https://interactive.wttw.com/playlist/2 ... restaurant
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #254 - September 9th, 2024, 2:09 pm
    Post #254 - September 9th, 2024, 2:09 pm Post #254 - September 9th, 2024, 2:09 pm
    A new place for brunch in Des Plaines is on the menu for the former Jimmy's restaurant and sports bar.

    Chris Haris, a partner with River Rand Development LLC, plans to bring an “upscale brunch concept” similar to his The Brunchery in Chicago. River Rand Development purchased Jimmy’s, 1440 Rand Road, on Aug. 6.

    https://www.dailyherald.com/20240909/sm ... le-brunch/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #255 - September 9th, 2024, 3:07 pm
    Post #255 - September 9th, 2024, 3:07 pm Post #255 - September 9th, 2024, 3:07 pm
    polster wrote:Roti files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
    Rōti Modern Mediterranean is seeking to reorganize after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, the company said.

    The Chicago-based fast-casual company, which has closed restaurants since the 2020-declared pandemic, has 19 restaurants in three states and the District of Columbia.

    “The company intends to use Chapter 11 to seek new investors or purchasers on an accelerated time frame while reorganizing its finances and ensuring that Roti locations across Chicago, Minneapolis, and the Washington, D.C., metro areas continue to operate,”

    https://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/roti-fi ... protection


    I don't mind Roti for quantity and color variety of bowls but have now had an offering each from two Cava locations and found it superior, particularly in the sauces, pita, and saffron rice. First generation Naf Naf was still the best of this breed but I think has diluted with expansion.

    Cava (now in River Forest)
    7211 Lake St
    order online to avoid the trendy queue
    (or try Uncle Shawarma in Berwyn)
  • Post #256 - September 11th, 2024, 8:13 am
    Post #256 - September 11th, 2024, 8:13 am Post #256 - September 11th, 2024, 8:13 am
    M&G Char Grill by Irving Park Brown line has closed. There's a sign for Khubz and Tacos in the window. It looks like it has been abandoned and no one is picking up the phone. It was not great food, but they did put together a solid club sandwich and soup.

    1821 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613
  • Post #257 - September 11th, 2024, 10:18 am
    Post #257 - September 11th, 2024, 10:18 am Post #257 - September 11th, 2024, 10:18 am
    For the far out crowd, KD Polish supermarkets have a new location in Crystal Lake, grand opening Thursday:
    https://mykdmarket.com/pages/weekly-deals-crystallake
  • Post #258 - September 12th, 2024, 6:33 am
    Post #258 - September 12th, 2024, 6:33 am Post #258 - September 12th, 2024, 6:33 am
    jacketpotato wrote:M&G Char Grill by Irving Park Brown line has closed. There's a sign for Khubz and Tacos in the window. It looks like it has been abandoned and no one is picking up the phone. It was not great food, but they did put together a solid club sandwich and soup.

    1821 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613


    Man, this one hurts for me. They had really solid breakfast burritos that suited my taste.... a medium sized with a well balanced mix of potato, egg, hot peppers, bacon, and cheese. I struggle finding a breakfast burrito that is not an enormous, unwieldy log of scrambled eggs that's only weekend-appropriate. They also did some solid, fairly priced Mexican breakfasts. Sorry to see them go.
  • Post #259 - September 12th, 2024, 12:27 pm
    Post #259 - September 12th, 2024, 12:27 pm Post #259 - September 12th, 2024, 12:27 pm
    Sultan’s Market Opens 4th Location In Pilsen

    https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/12 ... in-pilsen/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #260 - September 12th, 2024, 12:51 pm
    Post #260 - September 12th, 2024, 12:51 pm Post #260 - September 12th, 2024, 12:51 pm
    One of the oldest restaurants in Glenview will move to the village’s downtown next year after receiving a $595,000 loan from the village.

    After the Village Board approved the loan at its Sept. 3 meeting, Peter Nestos, owner of Spiro’s Deli, said he hopes to be up and running at the new location next summer.

    “It’s a perfect fit,” Nestos said of the new location at 1880 Glenview Road, across LeHigh Avenue from the library. “It’s right by where they have concerts in the park, the parades will go by and all their festivals are set up near there.”

    “It’s like Mayberry,” Nestos said, evoking the name of the idyllic fictional setting of the Andy Griffith Show.

    https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/09/ ... -downtown/
    Last edited by Dave148 on September 13th, 2024, 6:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #261 - September 13th, 2024, 6:02 am
    Post #261 - September 13th, 2024, 6:02 am Post #261 - September 13th, 2024, 6:02 am
    Salsa Picante In Ukrainian Village Closing This Month After 9 Years

    https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/12 ... r-9-years/

    La Dolce Vita Cucina – Chicago is opening inside the former Foundation Tavern & Grille, 5007-09 W. Irving Park Road, in the Six Corners shopping district.

    https://nadignewspapers.com/la-dolce-vi ... s-nw-side/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #262 - September 13th, 2024, 6:49 pm
    Post #262 - September 13th, 2024, 6:49 pm Post #262 - September 13th, 2024, 6:49 pm
    Eggs with Benefits a restaurant specializing in Asian themed breakfast bowls and sandwiches will be opening in Evanston in the former 527 Cafe location on Davis, next to Joy Yee. This is the 2nd location for Eggs with Benefits .

    Original location
    6441 N Sheridan Rd,
    Chicago, IL 60626

    2nd location (new) in Evanston:
    527 Davis Street
    Evanston, IL 60201
    https://eggswithbenefitschi.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/eggs_with_benefits_chi/?hl=en
  • Post #263 - September 17th, 2024, 6:22 pm
    Post #263 - September 17th, 2024, 6:22 pm Post #263 - September 17th, 2024, 6:22 pm
    GiGi’s Vegan Kitchen Opens At Former Nini’s Deli In West Town

    https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/17 ... west-town/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #264 - September 19th, 2024, 6:09 pm
    Post #264 - September 19th, 2024, 6:09 pm Post #264 - September 19th, 2024, 6:09 pm
    Chicago's Catch 35 closing after serving the Loop for decades

    https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-lo ... /15326541/
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #265 - September 20th, 2024, 7:53 am
    Post #265 - September 20th, 2024, 7:53 am Post #265 - September 20th, 2024, 7:53 am
    For the Evanstonians....

    Lao Sze Chuan Chinese restaurant (1633 Orrington) will become Mira Sushi Restaurant and Bar.

    Cozy Noodle, the Thai restaurant with the quirky decorations inside (from Pez dispensers to lunchboxes and a statue of Elvis) closed recently on Davis Street after more than two decades, is moving to 1741 Maple, in Church Street Plaza.

    Fonda Cantina, an upscale Mexican restaurant which served its first meal on Benson Avenue last year closed quietly this year. But Bat 17, a popular pub, is going to move just a few doors down and take that spot.

    https://evanstonnow.com/new-choices-for ... wn-dining/

    But wait....there's more!
    A local franchisee for Paris Baguette, an international chain based in South Korea, has just approved lease terms for the empty Clarke’s location on Davis Street, according to building owner and long-time Evanston restaurateur Dan Kelch.

    https://evanstonnow.com/yet-another-new ... -downtown/
    Last edited by Dave148 on September 21st, 2024, 7:57 am, edited 1 time in total.
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #266 - September 20th, 2024, 8:21 am
    Post #266 - September 20th, 2024, 8:21 am Post #266 - September 20th, 2024, 8:21 am
    Good news/bad news from Rogers Park:

    The new home of past LTH Holiday party host Khmai (and its more casual sister location, Kuan Khmai) have reopened after being suddenly shut down by construction of the 4th Starbucks in a quarter-mile stretch of Sheridan in Rogers Park. (Eater article on the situation.)

    Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining
    6580 North Sheridan Road
    Chicago, Illinois 60626
    312-626-7710
    info@khmaidining.com


    Sadly, we have lost the charming El Pecado on Clark. They had the most velvety refritos I've ever had, and a rustic and welcoming outdoor patio where I enjoyed many comforting meals.

    El Pecado (closed)
    6922 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60626
    “Assuredly it is a great accomplishment to be a novelist, but it is no mediocre glory to be a cook.” -- Alexandre Dumas

    "I give you Chicago. It is no London and Harvard. It is not Paris and buttermilk. It is American in every chitling and sparerib. It is alive from tail to snout." -- H.L. Mencken
  • Post #267 - September 20th, 2024, 3:16 pm
    Post #267 - September 20th, 2024, 3:16 pm Post #267 - September 20th, 2024, 3:16 pm
    Dave148 wrote:
    Tavern on Rush is returning to the Viagra Triangle this summer across the street from its previous stomping grounds.

    Stefani Restaurant Group announced the famed steakhouse’s return last summer, less than a year after closing Tavern’s original location in an epic blowout. The new Tavern on Rush will be a two-level restaurant on the ground floor of the Thompson Hotel at Rush Street and Bellevue Place.

    https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/03/21 ... is-summer/

    A revived Tavern on Rush should open on Monday, September 30 at 1015 N. Rush Street, according to a news release. That’s at the Thompson Hotel inside the former Nico Osteria, the lauded Italian seafood restaurant that opened in 2013 by the team behind the Publican and Big Star.

    https://chicago.eater.com/2024/9/20/242 ... il-stefani
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #268 - September 23rd, 2024, 11:30 pm
    Post #268 - September 23rd, 2024, 11:30 pm Post #268 - September 23rd, 2024, 11:30 pm
    Today I drove past Restaurant Depot tucked away on Tristate Parkway in Gurnee. Banner out front said "Now Open" so I assume it's new.

    How picky is Restaurant Depot about letting people in? Is a FEID and business name enough, or are more credentials required?
  • Post #269 - September 24th, 2024, 9:15 am
    Post #269 - September 24th, 2024, 9:15 am Post #269 - September 24th, 2024, 9:15 am
    tjr wrote:Today I drove past Restaurant Depot tucked away on Tristate Parkway in Gurnee. Banner out front said "Now Open" so I assume it's new.

    How picky is Restaurant Depot about letting people in? Is a FEID and business name enough, or are more credentials required?

    During the pandemic, they were allowing people to access their stores on a one-day pass and charging the relevant taxes.

    I don't know if they went back to state-issued non-taxable status clients only.

    Give them a call to find out and let us know.

    Regards,
    Cathy2
    Cathy2

    "You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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  • Post #270 - September 29th, 2024, 11:00 am
    Post #270 - September 29th, 2024, 11:00 am Post #270 - September 29th, 2024, 11:00 am
    polster wrote:Eggs with Benefits a restaurant specializing in Asian themed breakfast bowls and sandwiches will be opening in Evanston in the former 527 Cafe location on Davis, next to Joy Yee. This is the 2nd location for Eggs with Benefits .

    Original location
    6441 N Sheridan Rd,
    Chicago, IL 60626

    2nd location (new) in Evanston:
    527 Davis Street
    Evanston, IL 60201
    https://eggswithbenefitschi.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/eggs_with_benefits_chi/?hl=en

    Note, EWB is from Andrew Oh, a protege of bopNgrill's Will Song, as noted in this article.

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