Japonais Alum Gene Kato to Open Sumi Robata Bar, Among Other (Still-Secret) Things
Gene Kato has big plans. “I want to introduce five concepts in the next five years in Chicago,” he says…
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Massive, Labyrinthine Restaurant, Bar, and Live-Music Venue Called Untitled to Open in River North
Partner Marc Bushala describes the many different parts of Untitled and its speakeasy concept…
Brendan Sodikoff’s Chicago Food Empire
The 33-year-old culinary wunderkind and restaurateur du jour talks about the Doughnut Vault, Gilt Bar, and the upcoming Bavette’s
Square One to Open in South Loop
Alex Hernandez and Ron Vaisman’s wine and cocktail bar is scheduled to open in June
Dominique Tougne on Chez Moi and the Bistro Biz
For 15 years, the names Bistro 110 and Dominique Tougne were practically synonyms. But when the Gold Coast staple closed last August to make way for Bar Toma, Tougne was ready to break out. He’s still in the bistro biz, but this time it’s all about him: Chez Moi (2100 N. Halsted St.; 773-871-2100). Aren’t … Read more
Best Milk Shakes in Chicago: Favorites from Allium, Choppers, Edzo’s, and More
STRAW POLL: Beware the brain freeze: We lead you to the area’s best shakes
What’s New, What’s Coming, and What’s Cheap in Chicago Dining
Moderno in Highland Park, Piccolo Sogno Due, City Tavern, and Tandoor Char House
Reviews: Nellcôte and Balena
ROCK AND ROLL: Nellcôte makes Randolph the official epicenter of glam; Balena breezes onto Halsted as the essence of casual cool
Weekend Photos: Mercer One Thirteen
We submersed ourselves in the Friday night festivities at newcomer Mercer One Thirteen, where the opened streetside windows afforded a glimpse into the sleek space, a mélange of exposed brick, polished hardwood, and woodsy wall coverings…
X-Marx Underground Supper Club to Open Flour and Bones, a Storefront in Logan Square
Brand X-Tension
Eliminating an inherent irony, the underground and pop-up operation X-Marx is getting a spot. X-Marx’s owners, Abraham Conlon and Adrienne Lo, hope for a July opening of Flour and Bones (2957 W. Diversey Ave.; no phone yet), a 30-seat restaurant named for staples of everyday cuisine in different parts of the world—“flour” for noodles, breads, and dumplings, and “bones” for proteins and stocks…