Japonais Opens Remodeled Lounge; Smoke Daddy's 20th Birthday; More:
RIVER NORTH—The last facet of Masaharu Morimoto's reboot of Japonais is opening tonight. Now dubbed "The Blue Room," the lounge and riverwalk now features new decor, a new cocktail list (including the "Serenity" with house made lychee-cello, nigori sake, grapefruit and rose water) and a new food menu. [EaterWire]
WICKER PARK—The Smoke Daddy is amazingly turning 20-years-old and three days of...
Your Cinco de Mayo Guide to Chicago's 13 Favorite Tacos:
With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away, now is the perfect time to try some of Chicago's best tacos. From carne asada and al pastor to kalbi beef and sashimi ahi tuna tacos, there's plenty of variety for everyone. Check out Eater Chicago's guide to the city's most popular spots and start making plans. You'll see why the lines are often long and the crowds keep coming back.
"Delicious" tacos with "interesting flavors" are the centerpiece of this Wicker Park taqueria offering a compact Mexican menu including house cocktails; the "cute" antique-enhanced space is counter-service only, and the "casual" vibe is matched by equally casual prices.
New Wrinkles at Roka; 10,000 People Attend the American Beer Classic; More:
RIVER NORTH—Roka Akor is adding some new features starting on Friday—a live DJ (Bridget Marie) on Friday nights, a new bar menu, and house-infused shochu punch bowls with individual ice blocks. New dishes include wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings, softshell crab sliders, and shrimp and lobster tacos. [EaterWire]
SOLDIER FIELD—Despite chilly temperatures, 10,000 strong made their way into Soldier...