Black Dog Gelato, which currently has just one location in the Ukrainian village, is getting ready to open a second location in Roscoe Village. Owner and pastry chef Jessica Oloroso wrote that the "larger space will have additional indoor seating and will allow Black Dog Gelato to increase production and share its frozen treats with a wider audience." More
On a recent drive along Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, I noticed that the maroon sign for Accanto (an Italian restaurant that opened a few years ago) had been covered up. In its place was a new Thai restaurant called Blue Sprout. More
Publican Quality Meats, which is located right next door to The Publican, will open its doors for the first time on Monday, February 5. Only bread and pantry items will be available for the first week due to inspections. As if just to tease us, a video was also just released showcasing Kahan's crew butchering up a big ol' pile of meat. More
Logan Square's restaurant scene has blown up over the past two years, so it was strange that it still didn't have a good Chicago stand. Luckily, Mr. G's just opened, and I'm happy to report that along with hand-cut fries, it serves natural casing hot dogs. More
Bill Kim, the restauranteur behind Urban Belly and Belly Shack, is teaming up with Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan for BellyQ. Details are limited at this point, but the website claims that you can "expect a flavor palette that's boldly smoky and brightly piquant." More
If you were struck by some hunger pangs while looking over The Best Falafel in the Loop slideshow, but don't particulary want to make the trek downtown today, you are in luck. More
Epic Burger opened a brand new location today inside the old post office in Streeterville, it is the fourth location for the rapidly expanding local burger chain. Featuring a well-smashed patty and some pretty amazing fries, this is one location we wouldn't mind seeing a few more of around town. More
Al's #1 Italian Beef at 2804 N. Western Avenue opens today in Avondale. More
Last night Alinea chef Grant Achatz announced on Twitter (just as the James Beard Foundation Awards were kicking off) that he and business partner Nick Kokonas will be opening a new restaurant project in the fall called Next and a bar (without bartenders) called Aviary. The experimental menus will rotate by season, with each one focusing on a different era and setting, like Paris 1912 and Hong Kong 2036. More
