Here Are Six New Brunch and Lunch Options:
LAKEVIEW—Three years after opening, Fish Bar is launching weekend brunch tomorrow. Dishes include "eggs sardou" (poached eggs, fried artichokes, creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce).
RAVENSWOOD—Grand Tour is also launching weekend brunch tomorrow, featuring 10 world-themed items on the menu, such as a Chinese burrito, smoked salmon latke, English breakfast, and a burger.
ROGERS PARK—Lunch...
DMK BBQ Coming to Taylor Street:
Look out Little Italy, there's a BBQ joint a-comin'. Michael Kornick, head of the DMK restaurant portfolio (Fish Bar, Ada Street, DMK Burger Bar, mk the Restaurant), is setting up the smoker now. Set to open in four-to-five months, the small 28-seat space will feature more chef-driven seasonal fare than most BBQ spots. Look for smoked lamb shanks and veal breasts, Texas-style brisket and Kansas...
Next & Hurricane Sandy; Fish Bar on NYE; More:
FULTON MARKET—When a group from New York couldn't get to Chicago for a reservation at Next due to Hurricane Sandy, the restaurant bought back the tickets. Now they're selling them again and donating the fee to the Red Cross. [EaterWire]
LAKEVIEW—Want Fish Bar all to yourself (with up to 50 friends) on New Year's Eve? The restaurant will go up for bid on eBay Nov. 23 through Dec. 1. The bidding...
Two's Grand Opening; DMK's Sandy Fundraiser; More:
WEST TOWN—Even though it opened in early August, Two Restaurant (1132 W. Grand) will celebrate its official grand opening on Nov. 3 (6:30) and 4 (5:30) with complimentary passed apps in the front bar with wine from Sanford Winery, craft beers and cocktails made with Tito's Vodka and Templeton Rye. Stay for the $50 four-course prix-fixe dinner from chef Tom Van Lente. Reservations at...