Hamburger Mary's Makeover; Acadia Brings Back A La Carte Options; More:
ANDERSONVILLE—The adjacent rec room at Hamburger Mary's is getting a makeover. The rebranded Andersonville Brewing will serve the same food menu as Mary's and will still be the "sportier" part of the restaurant. A large beer tap handle display, a new tap tower, along with more "beer-centric" paraphernalia. Be on the lookout for tapping parties once it opens in mid-March. [EaterWire]
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Where to Eat Brunch on New Year's Day:
Is there a better day to eat brunch than New Year's Day? A sizable portion of Chicago's population will be hungover and in need of greasy comfort food and perhaps some "hair of the dog." Many restaurants are happy to oblige, offering an array of grub, pajama parties, and cocktails. Check out the map to see where to go to make your head and stomach happy on the first day of 2014.
High Noon Saloon Brunch; Another Cronut Sighting; More:
WICKER PARK—High Noon Saloon, which replaced People Lounge on Milwaukee Avenue in March, has expanded into brunch service. Dishes on the Saturday and Sunday day menu include hueveos benedictos, chilaquiles, and beermosas. [EaterWire]
WICKER PARK—There's another player in the faux cronut game—Alliance Bakery on Division. They're only available Fridays through Sundays, with a limit of two per...
High Noon Saloon Open; Jungle Book Donuts Friday:
WICKER PARK—High Noon Saloon opens for business today in the People Lounge space at 1560 N. Milwaukee. The saloon-style bar and eatery features Tex-Mex cuisine by chef Ruben Beltran (Frontera/Topolobampo), 40 craft beers, 30 tequilas and mezcals, Old West artwork, and a DJ booth. [EaterWire]
LOOP—Tickets for The Jungle Book at the Goodman Theatre go on sale tomorrow, and if you buy one...