NEWS - Sun Wah BBQ in Uptown Closed for Health Violations - Uptown

An inspection on Nov. 25, based on a complaint, led to the closure of the restaurant at 5039 N. Broadway, according to the city.  Read the DNAInfo.com Story here:

Sun Wah BBQ in Uptown Closed for Health Violations - Uptown - DNAinfo.com Chicago

NEWS - Heartland Cafe Returns to 'The Heartland' With New Menu, Owner Says - Rogers Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Great Rogers Park venue!

Heartland Cafe Returns to 'The Heartland' With New Menu, Owner Says - Rogers Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

NEWS - Leona's Chain Sold to New Owner, But Family Keeps 53-Year-Old Original Spot - Rogers Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Too bad, I liked Leona's.  Sad to see another Chicago Icon changed beyond recognition or lost all together.  We shall see.  I will go and give it a try anyway.

Leona's Chain Sold to New Owner, But Family Keeps 53-Year-Old Original Spot - Rogers Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

NEWS - Leonidas Chocolate Café Opens On Central Street - Business - Evanston, IL Patch

While the store’s handmade pralines and truffles are always popular, the biggest surprise so far is how well the sweet and savory crepes are selling, according to Douailly. 

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I have got to try this!!!  Oh yeah!!!

NEWS - Wine shortage drawing no 'cheers' from vintage lovers

Wine shortage drawing no 'cheers' from vintage lovers:  (USA Today Article)

"Data suggests there may be insufficient supply to meet demand in coming years, as current vintages are released," the report says.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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NEWS - Sonic Drive-In Breaks Ground in Uptown, Will Be Chicago's First - Uptown - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Oh Hell YES!!!  My favorite place growing up in Arizona!!!

Sonic Drive-In Breaks Ground in Uptown, Will Be Chicago's First - Uptown - DNAinfo.com Chicago:

"The Oklahoma-based fast food chain broke ground at 1016 W. Wilson Ave. over the weekend, and should be open by January, "

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NEWS - Starbucks Made of Shipping Containers Opens in Edgewater

A drive-thru Starbucks made out of reused shipping containers served its first weekday customers Monday at the southwest corner of Devon Avenue and North Broadway.

Starbucks Made of Shipping Containers Opens in Edgewater - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Right on the southern border of Rogers Park, where it meets Edgewater.  This will be great for the area!

Goose Island Agrees to 10-Year Lease in Lincoln Park - Lincoln Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Goose Island Agrees to 10-Year Lease in Lincoln Park - Lincoln Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Im so glad!  This has been a favorite of mine for decades.  I love the beers, the fact that they have a hand cask ale on tap most of the time and the food is great!  I was there a few weeks ago and  enjoyed a great salad and of course a proper pint of ale!

You just cant go wrong here and the food bill is pretty reasonable!

NEWS - Maddiebird Bakery to Expand to Devon Avenue Storefront - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago

Killer Cupcakes!!!

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"McAtee said she chose to open the bakery in Edgewater, her home since 2005, because she owes it to the neighborhood."

See the full DNAinfo.com article here:  

Maddiebird Bakery to Expand to Devon Avenue Storefront - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago

NEWS - MorseL Chef Mary Ann Culleton Joins Renee Labrana at R Public House - Rogers Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago

ROGERS PARK — The chef of the nearly 1-year-old Morse Avenue restaurant MorseLhas left the venture and taken a job in the kitchen at R Public House, an even newer eatery run by Renee Labrana in Jarvis Square.

MorseL Chef Mary Ann Culleton Joins Renee Labrana at R Public House - Rogers Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago:

R Public House web site:  http://rpublichouse.com/

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