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WGN9 | Bianca Cseke | September 13, 2019 CHICAGO — Good Burger, a pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles inspired by the fan favorite ’90s Nickelodeon “All That” sketch, will come to Chicago in 2020. Good Burger Chicago organizers promised brand new, immersive surprises when it opens, and said the restaurant will be a homecoming for

Eater Chicago | Ashok Selvam | September 4, 2019 Chicago restauranteurs talk about economic pressures at the latest Eater live event at the Ace Hotel Eater Chicago and the Ace Hotel will continue its ongoing restaurant industry discussion series in September, with a new topic: Will Chicago’s restaurant industry survive the financial pressure cooker? Three

Eater Chicago | Daniel Gerzina | August 23, 2019 ‘Parks and Recreation’ is the latest pop culture-themed pop-up bar coming to Chicago Replay Lincoln Park, which has built a following from hosting many pop culture-themed pop-ups, is turning to “Parks and Recreation” for its latest stunt. Opening August 30, the pop-up bar aims to pay

Chicago Magazine | Maridsa Choute | August 14, 2019 The Sophy Hotel’s in-house bar and lounge draws Hyde Parkers looking for everything from a date night destination to a stepped-up study break. Located on the first floor of the Sophy Hotel, Mesler Kitchen (1401 E. 53rd St.) offers a dining experience that can be as

Eater Chicago | Naomi Waxman | August 8, 2019 Hamburger Mary’s, Mary’s Attic, and Andersonville Brewing Co. are on the market A popular Andersonville drag-and-burger destination is for sale, according to an online real estate listing. SVN Chicago Commercial’s listing includes Hamburger Mary’s, along with upstairs performance venue Mary’s Attic and neighboring brewpub Andersonville Brewing

Join several River North restaurants for the 3rd Annual Restaurant Week by River North from August 5th through the 11th, 2019. This event is brought to River North and Chicago by the founders of The Tortoise Supper Club and over a dozen restaurants will participate including: Barrio – Lunch & Dinner Menus Beacon Tavern –

Chicago Sun Times | Ji Suk Yi | July 24, 2019 The James Beard Award-nominated chef Paul Virant has an upscale restaurant, Vie, in Western Springs and a more casual spot — Vistro — in Hinsdale. He also plans to open another restaurant in the trendy West Loop soon. For many who eschew vegetables, “Crispy

Eater Chicago | Ashok Selvam | July 11, 2019 The yoga pants vendor is bringing smoothies, acai bowls, plus burgers and beer to Chicago Lululemon, the athletic apparel company known for its yoga gear, is entering the world of food and beverage. The company’s first restaurant, Fuel, opens today on the second floor of a

Eater Chicago | Kat Odell | July 3, 2019 Go beyond Good Humor and scoop shops As summer commences in Chicago, frozen dessert season kicks in. Luckily, Chicago is rife with great scoop shops, but for those interested in more unique and plated ice cream-based desserts, local restaurants are ready to serve. A myriad of

Eater Chicago | Morgan Olsen | June 28, 2019 There are many great Chicago spots to bring man’s best friend The “dog days” of summer have arrived and for canine lovers, bringing that four-legged buddy along to Chicago bars and restaurants is one of the best ways to spend time, no matter the season. Here