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admin, 7-15-2016

Takito Kitchen ownership is ready to reveal the location of their bar concept, telling Crain's that they're moving into the former Kabocha space on Lake and Morgan. Chef David Dworshak will broaden his Latin repertoire more than the original Takito Kitchen when they hopefully open by early fall.

Less than 10 months in, Kabocha, Shin Thompson and Ryan O'Donnell's "Japanese brasserie," will reach the end of the line after service on Saturday night. In a statement, Thompson in part says "we did not do as strong a job as we could to articulate a clear vision of our concept." Expect something new from Thompson as well as the space on Lake Street soon.

For fans of the restaurant, Thompson...

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...

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