Achatz and Kokonas Reportedly Taking Over iNG:
Following weeks of rumors, Crain's is citing anonymous sources to report that Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas are taking over Homaro Cantu's shuttered iNG space on Fulton Market, situated between Next/The Aviary and Moto. While Achatz and team said they signed a lease this week, Kokonas declined to reveal the specific location, concept, or comment on this report.
The Last Dinner at Homaro Cantu's iNG is Tomorrow:
Your last chance to flavor trip at Homaro Cantu's iNG is tomorrow night. Cantu is closing his miracle berry-driven molecular tasting menu restaurant after more than three years in business on Fulton Market. Moto, his signature restaurant next door, will remain open.
Chicago Chef Week Kicks Off March 16:
Chicago Chef Week begins Sunday, March 16 and features 80 local restaurants offering discounted prix fixe menus. Reservations for participating restaurants, which was spearheaded by Boka Restaurant Group in 2009 as a way to increase foot traffic, can be made through Open Table.
During Chicago Chef Week, guests are offered the opportunity to get a taste of each restaurant with either a...
Headquarters Hosts Firkin Fest; iNG's Brunch; More:
LAKEVIEW/RIVER NORTH—Headquarters Beercade will host What the Firk? Firkin Fest on March 30 where 25 breweries will debut their never-before-tested cask-conditioned ales. Tickets are available for purchase here. In other Headquarters news, they are gearing up for the opening of their River North location by dropping off one vintage arcade game to neighboring apartment buildings for residents to...