Summer is drawing to a close. Sad times! But fret not my friends! The good news is that the emergence of Fall brings with it a season football, changing leaves, and of a ton of new restaurants and bars! Here are a few spots that I am looking forward to visiting come September and October.
Bar Toma- Top Chef Master / Italian chef powerhouse Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, will dish out lots of pizza and even have a mozzarella bar. I’m sold!
Bar Toma- Top Chef Master / Italian chef powerhouse Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, will dish out lots of pizza and even have a mozzarella bar. I’m sold!
Estimated opening: Late October
The Pump Room- Legendary hotel developer, Ian Schrager, brilliant NYC chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Chicago entrepreneur extraordinaire Billy Dec, are teaming up to reboot the legendary Pump Room into a restaurant/bar that is destined to be a place to see and be seen.
Estimated opening: Sept. 12 preview; Oct. 11 grand opening
Tavernita- Former Perennial chef Ryan Poli is teaming with the owner’s of Mercadito to create a Spanish inspired menu based on Poli’s culinary experiences in Spain and his love for Latin flavors. This is being opened in the old Martini Park space which is directly below my office. Can’t wait!
Estimated opening: Mid October
Vapiano - A chain of "fresh casual" Italian-inspired restaurants based in Europe, the concept allows diners to have a somewhat upscale cafeteria-like dining experience, where everything is under $12! This is in my neighborhood, so I will definitely be checking it out.
Estimated opening: September 22
Slurping Turtle – This new Japanese spot in River North will be serving up sashimi, noodle dishes, dumplings and small plates.
Estimated opening: Early to mid-October
The Barrelhouse Flat- Former Violet Hour bartender Stephen Cole will be bringing classic cocktails and punches to Lincoln Park. The cocktails, which will focus on house made bitters and juices from local ingredients, will fall in the $8-$12 range. Food will include a selection of appetizers and small plates.
Estimated opening: October
2 Sparrows- Two friends and Charlie Trotter’s alums will dish out seasonally driven breakfast, brunch and lunch. Their goal is to “create a more elevated approach to the most important meals of the day in terms of quality, seasonality, service and price point.” The new space will be located in Lincoln Park.
Estimated opening: Monday September 26th
Let me know if any of you plan on checking these places out! Enjoy!
Let me know if any of you plan on checking these places out! Enjoy!
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