LQ Chicken Shack Shows a Side of Fried Chicken at Lillie's Q By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Charlie McKenna's new venture, a takeout window next to his Bucktown BBQ joint, is expected to open later this month. Read more
Velvet Taco Brings Global Flavors to the Gold Coast By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The tacos at this Texas import, planning to open in the fall, have all sorts of internationally inspired elements. Read more
Patisserie Coralie Will Bring a Taste of Paris to Evanston By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The owner of Bistro Bordeaux is bringing a French pastry whiz to his forthcoming cafe and boutique. Read more
The Best Things to Do in Chicago This August, in One Giant List By Tomi Obaro, Zac Thompson, Graham Meyer, Erin Osmon, Jason Foumberg, and Alec Moran Music, art, theatre, and a legendary parade—there's more happening than we can even count this month. Read more
Treble-Maker Grill Will Play the Burger-Heavy Hits in Evanston By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The restaurant at music venue 27 Live opens on Friday. Read more
Formento's Will Be an Old-School Italian-American Joint By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Think red sauce and spumoni from the owners of the Bristol and Balena. Read more
Bee & Tea Will Make Its Debut in Wicker Park Next Week By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer It's the first location of what's planned to be a new chain from the founder of Forever Yogurt. Read more
The Promontory Will Open Next Week in Hyde Park By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Here's a preview of the newest project from the guys behind Longman & Eagle and Dusek's. Read more
Bar Takito Will Take on the West Loop in August By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The new restaurant's menu will add seviche and arepas to the Wicker Park location's upscale tacos. Read more
What You'll Hear at the Thirsty Ear Festival Tomorrow By Graham Meyer Graham Reynolds, the Gaudete Brass Quintet, and more acts on the lineup for the (exactly) 3.5-hour event at City Winery. Read more
