Category Archives: Food & Drink

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Pauline’s Closed for Structural Repairs

If you were thinking about going to Pauline’s in the next few weeks you’ll need to make other arrangements. Cameron sent in a couple photos showing paper up on the windows and a sign saying the restaurant will be closed …

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Premise Replacing In Fine Spirits

Eater reported today that In Fine Spirits will be closing on March 18th and reopening “sometime in April” as Premise, a casual fine-dining restaurant downstairs with a cocktail salon upstairs. Former Graham Elliot chef Brian Runge has come onboard and …

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Al Fresco Season Is Just Around the Corner

It’s currently 68° outside and all I want to do is skip out of work early, grab a table outside, and snack on some food while the world strolls by. Luckily, it’ll only be a few more weeks before Andersonville’s …

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Lights Out for Sushi Luxe

Sushi Luxe, one of Andersonville’s Japanese restaurants, has closed. The company’s other restaurant New Tokyo remains open on Broadway in Lakeview.

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Jerry’s Sandwich Construction Gets STOP WORK Order

And we wonder why businesses can’t survive in Chicago? Jerry’s Sandwich Shop which hopes to open later this spring has been busy renovating the space at the old Star Gaze.  But since this IS Chicago, apparently even when you try …

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Eat Pizza, Help W.A.N.T.

Today, February 21st, order pizza from HomeMade Pizza at 5303 N Clark St and a portion of sales will go to W.A.N.T. (West Andersonville Neighbors Together) • $5 for every large pizza sold. • $5 for every gluten free pizza …

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Paczki Day!! Check out Swedish Bakery

It may be known as Fat Tuesday in other cities….but it’s Paczki Day up north thanks to Chicago’s Polish residents!  Rush into Swedish Bakery (we know, a bit ironic) for your tasty paczki — we hear they’re making a mean …

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Ombra Sneak Peek — PS: It Looks Very Cool

The Thrillist website has a sneak peek view of the new Andersonville restaurant Ombra — from the folks that brought us Anteprima.  And whoa nelly, gotta say….it looks very cool. Walls are covered in 1920′s Italian newspapers and booths are covered in …

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Andersonville Chipotle? — Latest Chain Appears Poised for Clark St. Location

We are hearing reports that Chipotle is poised to open its first location in Andersonville at 5001 N Clark Street in the building that once housed Winston’s Internet Cafe and before that Clarks on Clark bar.   The location is …

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Forever Yogurt to Replace Paper Trail

According to Racked Chicago, Forever Yogurt will be replacing the vacant store space previously occupied by Paper Trail on Clark Street. The concept is the same as Yogurt Avenue a couple blocks north on Clark and uses a weight-based system. Fill …

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Flatbreads Coming to The Coffee Studio

The Coffee Studio will be adding flatbreads to their menu soon! A great afternoon or evening snack while you work or read.

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Belgian Beer Dinner at Lady Gregory’s

Tickets are going fast for Lady Gregory’s Belgian Beer Dinner on February 8th. If you’re interested email reserve[AT]munstertaverns.com to claim your spot. Click here for a larger view of the menu.