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The downturn in the economy has already claimed some victims in the restaurant industry – most recently New American steakhouse Avenue M closed. But others are looking for ways to adapt. River North's Brasserie Ruhlmann has closed temporarily, Read More...
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Lincoln Square trattoria Erba is calling it quits on September 13th. The owner, Robert Butterfield, cited general economic malaise and a lack of business for the closing, but plans to reopen with an American comfort food spot in late September. Erba’s Read More...
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Recent closings around Chicago include Café Suron, Grotto, La Strada, Mas, Szechuan House, Tagine, Tokyo 21 and Tucci Bennuch. Read More...
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Meritage Café & Bar closes January 1st after a long run as a regional American pioneering the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, owner Chris Peckat is keeping busy by opening side-by-side spots in Wrigleyville. In late December, his Read More...
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Butter, the Greektown New American, is now open for private parties only (130 S. Green St.; 312-666-9813). Meanwhile, Mulan, the chic Chinatown Asian, is temporarily closed due to construction at the Chinatown Square Mall; its reopening date is not known Read More...
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The rule-tossing Schwa (where the chefs served the food and there was no wine list) has shuttered after an accolade-filled two-year run for chef-owner Michael Carlson and crew. But talk about going out with a bang. Chicago Magazine 's Dish reports that Read More...
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Wicker Park Italians Baccalà and Barcello’s have closed. In Wrigleyville, Twisted Spoke (Clark St.) has lost its lease while the original Near West location (N. Ogden Ave.) keeps cruising with pub grub and killer Bloody Marys. And River North Mexican Read More...
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Chicago Magazine 's Dish is reporting that Wolfgang Puck Grand Café in Evanston shuttered this past Monday – and that its staff was given just a night's notice. The closure marks the end of the New American cafe's seven-year run, and is the latest link Read More...
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After a quick six months from start to finish, Wicker Park's Baccalà wrapped up its run on Saturday, September 1st. Also on the list of recently shuttered restaurants: Allen's and Kizoku Sushi & K Lounge in River North; Extra Virgin, the Market District Read More...
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Scylla owner and chef Stephanie Izzard will close the Mediterranean restaurant on Saturday, August 25th. "I need some time off to travel," she told the Buzz. According to Chicago Magazine 's Dish, the space will soon be Takashi, a small-plater by Takashi Read More...
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After 34-plus years, Le Français, North Suburban's top-rated New French restaurant, has apparently closed. An outgoing phone message says it's "temporarily suspended service," but according to a report in The Chicago Tribune , the restaurant's run may Read More...
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On Tuesday, May 14th, the last cleaver was tossed at Benihana 's Streeterville location. The restaurant joined a list of others that didn't make it through spring: Brett's Café Americain, a Roscoe Village New American, closed April 29th, leaving space Read More...
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Chicago Prime Steakhouse has closed, to be replaced by Rosebud of Schaumburg, a branch of The Rosebud . Del Toro, the Bucktown tapas place that was a vibrant makeover of Mod, has closed for remodeling – and reconcepting. Read More...
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Louie on the Park, a Lincoln Park pub with a young scene, has closed. Read More...
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