American Junkie Chicago

Fremont's menu reinforces a social experience. Starters range from Karaage, a Japanese Izakaya-Style Fried Chicken, to Waffle Cheese and Avocado Toast.

The broad selection of starters are followed by a variety of salads, flatbreads, sandwiches , plates and our signature Hot Fried Chicken Platter.

We also offer our EPIC $35 Brunch Buffet with a $15 Champagne Package and a Do-It-Yourself Bloody...

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE—Sieger Bayer, the Leghorn chef and a 2014 Eater Young Guns semi-finalist, is leaving Element Collective's chicken spot on June 21. He'll become a sous chef under chef Tony Quartaro at Formento's, The Bristol Group's upcoming Italian spot on Randolph. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Chad Ellegood, a 2013 Jean Banchet nominee at NoMI, will take over the NAHA and Brindille wine programs...

The 2014 Winter Olympics kick off tomorrow with the opening ceremonies in the Russian city of Sochi. To celebrate, many local restaurants and bars are holding food and drink specials. Some are even offering their own take on the Olympic games. The map below highlights some of the best deals or most interesting events taking place in and around Chicago during the Olympics' run.

Kendal Duque (formerly of Sepia) is cooking up refined American gastropub fare with artisanal ingredients at this River North hang where liquid refreshments include cocktails on tap and many draft brews; the huge bi-level industrial space features concrete floors, American flags, a phalanx of flat-screen TVs and a second floor with sofas, a dance floor, a retractable roof and bottle service.

As 2013 winds down we look back at the restaurants that made the most impact upon opening over the past 12 months. Certainly some of these were anticipated from the moment they were announced (Eataly), while others seemed to sneak up on everyone (Smalls).

January
Gene Kato moved from Japonais to open Sumi Robata Bar, the stunningly designed tri-level robatayaki concept in River North. Mike...

American Junkie is a destination for sports addicts. It is equal parts 21st century urban sports bar and gastro-chic eats. It features over 100 beers, serves elevated comfort food from James Beard award-winning chef Kendal Duque, and has over 25 of the best TVs money can buy. And, if you’re so inclined, you can continue the party late into the night upstairs in the Attic.