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Calumet Fisheries reopened this weekend.

The historic James Beard Award-winning seafood restaurant on the South Side of Chicago closed temporarily after a fire on Nov. 21.

“We had an electrical fire,” said Mark Kotlick, president of the family-owned takeout business in the South Deering neighborhood, perhaps best known for its smoked fish and fried shrimp. The fire broke out around 1 p.m., but no one was injured. “We had a mass response from the fire department, about a block away from us, with 10 firetrucks, 40 or 50 firemen, and they were able to save the structure, but pretty much the entire interior and all the equipment was destroyed.”

The smokehouse itself, however, was not touched.

“It’s kind of funny when you put a fire into a building and it stays OK,” Kotlick said. “But yeah, that little structure’s been with us for close to 100 years now.”

They did not expand and there’s still no seating inside.

The iconic signage was restored by artist Casey King, who also re-created the menu boards inside.

“And he did it to a tee,” Kotlick said. “You wouldn’t know the difference.”

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Calumet Fisheries reopened this weekend. The historic James Beard Award-winning seafood restaurant on the South Side of Chicago closed temporarily after a fire on Nov. 21. “We had an electrical fire,” said Mark Kotlick, president of the family-owned takeout business in the South Deering neighborhood, perhaps best known for its smoked fish and fried shrimp. The fire broke out around 1 p.m., but no one was injured. “We had a mass response from the fire department, about a block away from us, with 10 firetrucks, 40 or 50 firemen, and they were able to save the structure, but pretty much the entire interior and all the equipment was destroyed.” The smokehouse itself, however, was not touched. “It’s kind of funny when you put a fire into a building and it stays OK,” Kotlick said. “But yeah, that little structure’s been with us for close to 100 years now.” They did not expand and there’s still no seating inside. The iconic signage was restored by artist Casey King, who also re-created the menu boards inside. “And he did it to a tee,” Kotlick said. “You wouldn’t know the difference.” Tap on our bio link to read more. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

Calumet Fisheries reopened this weekend. The historic James Beard Award-winning seafood restaurant on the South Side of Chicago closed temporarily after a fire on Nov. 21. “We had an electrical fire,” said Mark Kotlick, president of the family-owned takeout business in the South Deering neighborhood, perhaps best known for its smoked fish and fried shrimp. The fire broke out around 1 p.m., but no one was injured. “We had a mass response from the fire department, about a block away from us, with 10 firetrucks, 40 or 50 firemen, and they were able to save the structure, but pretty much the entire interior and all the equipment was destroyed.” The smokehouse itself, however, was not touched. “It’s kind of funny when you put a fire into a building and it stays OK,” Kotlick said. “But yeah, that little structure’s been with us for close to 100 years now.” They did not expand and there’s still no seating inside. The iconic signage was restored by artist Casey King, who also re-created the menu boards inside. “And he did it to a tee,” Kotlick said. “You wouldn’t know the difference.” Tap on our bio link to read more. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

We think Chicago is the mango capital of the world.”

It’s a bold argument from Jaidev “Jai” Sharma, owner of MangoZZ, but surprisingly, it has its merits.

Sharma operates a warehouse in Romeoville, where, for a few brief summer weeks, premium mangoes from all over the Indian subcontinent mingle together.

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Photo 1: Freddie Williams inspects Alphonso mangoes to package and send to customers at the ZZ Group Inc. warehouse in Romeoville on May 28, 2024.

Photo 2: Freddie Williams packages Kesar mangoes.

Photo 3: Jaidev Sharma, president of ZZ Group Inc., stands with boxes of Indian mangoes.

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We think Chicago is the mango capital of the world.” It’s a bold argument from Jaidev “Jai” Sharma, owner of MangoZZ, but surprisingly, it has its merits. Sharma operates a warehouse in Romeoville, where, for a few brief summer weeks, premium mangoes from all over the Indian subcontinent mingle together. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Freddie Williams inspects Alphonso mangoes to package and send to customers at the ZZ Group Inc. warehouse in Romeoville on May 28, 2024. Photo 2: Freddie Williams packages Kesar mangoes. Photo 3: Jaidev Sharma, president of ZZ Group Inc., stands with boxes of Indian mangoes. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar

We think Chicago is the mango capital of the world.” It’s a bold argument from Jaidev “Jai” Sharma, owner of MangoZZ, but surprisingly, it has its merits. Sharma operates a warehouse in Romeoville, where, for a few brief summer weeks, premium mangoes from all over the Indian subcontinent mingle together. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Freddie Williams inspects Alphonso mangoes to package and send to customers at the ZZ Group Inc. warehouse in Romeoville on May 28, 2024. Photo 2: Freddie Williams packages Kesar mangoes. Photo 3: Jaidev Sharma, president of ZZ Group Inc., stands with boxes of Indian mangoes. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar

Enrique Rivera lived in Pilsen long before Time Out magazine named 18th Street one of the “Coolest Streets in the World” earlier this year. He was there decades before the upscale restaurants and walking tours around the neighborhood and before the luxury houses and condominiums brought thousands of new faces to the area, displacing many of its working-class immigrant population.

Last month Rivera and a group of friends-turned-business partners celebrated the grand opening of Monochrome Brewing. The new brewery, at 2101 S. Carpenter St., breathes fresh life into the space once occupied by Lo Rez Brewery & Taproom, which shuttered its doors last year after seven years of operation.

Drawing inspiration from Pilsen’s vibrant community and rich culture, Monochrome Brewing reflects the evolving landscape of Pilsen, where Latino-owned and -inspired businesses are reclaiming previously “trendy” spaces in the face of ongoing gentrification. The emerging trend is more than just a business endeavor: It’s a concerted effort by community stakeholders to preserve the neighborhood’s cultural identity while encouraging community members to reinvest in their own backyard.

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Photo 1: Guests, many of whom are members of the Venados Running Club, listen to Enrique Rivera, one of the co-owners of Monochrome Brewing, speak during the soft opening of the brewery on May 1, 2024.

Photo 2: Enrique Rivera looks out over the patio at guests who came to the soft opening of the brewery.

Photo 3: Fermenters in the brewing room at Monochrome Brewing.

? Laura RodrĂ­guez Presa and Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune
? Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune

Enrique Rivera lived in Pilsen long before Time Out magazine named 18th Street one of the “Coolest Streets in the World” earlier this year. He was there decades before the upscale restaurants and walking tours around the neighborhood and before the luxury houses and condominiums brought thousands of new faces to the area, displacing many of its working-class immigrant population. Last month Rivera and a group of friends-turned-business partners celebrated the grand opening of Monochrome Brewing. The new brewery, at 2101 S. Carpenter St., breathes fresh life into the space once occupied by Lo Rez Brewery & Taproom, which shuttered its doors last year after seven years of operation. Drawing inspiration from Pilsen’s vibrant community and rich culture, Monochrome Brewing reflects the evolving landscape of Pilsen, where Latino-owned and -inspired businesses are reclaiming previously “trendy” spaces in the face of ongoing gentrification. The emerging trend is more than just a business endeavor: It’s a concerted effort by community stakeholders to preserve the neighborhood’s cultural identity while encouraging community members to reinvest in their own backyard. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Guests, many of whom are members of the Venados Running Club, listen to Enrique Rivera, one of the co-owners of Monochrome Brewing, speak during the soft opening of the brewery on May 1, 2024. Photo 2: Enrique Rivera looks out over the patio at guests who came to the soft opening of the brewery. Photo 3: Fermenters in the brewing room at Monochrome Brewing. ? Laura Rodríguez Presa and Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune

Enrique Rivera lived in Pilsen long before Time Out magazine named 18th Street one of the “Coolest Streets in the World” earlier this year. He was there decades before the upscale restaurants and walking tours around the neighborhood and before the luxury houses and condominiums brought thousands of new faces to the area, displacing many of its working-class immigrant population. Last month Rivera and a group of friends-turned-business partners celebrated the grand opening of Monochrome Brewing. The new brewery, at 2101 S. Carpenter St., breathes fresh life into the space once occupied by Lo Rez Brewery & Taproom, which shuttered its doors last year after seven years of operation. Drawing inspiration from Pilsen’s vibrant community and rich culture, Monochrome Brewing reflects the evolving landscape of Pilsen, where Latino-owned and -inspired businesses are reclaiming previously “trendy” spaces in the face of ongoing gentrification. The emerging trend is more than just a business endeavor: It’s a concerted effort by community stakeholders to preserve the neighborhood’s cultural identity while encouraging community members to reinvest in their own backyard. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Guests, many of whom are members of the Venados Running Club, listen to Enrique Rivera, one of the co-owners of Monochrome Brewing, speak during the soft opening of the brewery on May 1, 2024. Photo 2: Enrique Rivera looks out over the patio at guests who came to the soft opening of the brewery. Photo 3: Fermenters in the brewing room at Monochrome Brewing. ? Laura Rodríguez Presa and Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune

Sweet Rabbit Bakery owner and baker Andrew Cheng took a 14-year hiatus from professional baking before emerging with his extraordinary French, American and Asian contemplation on grains and pastries in Chicago.

The ham and cheese croissant has become the bestselling item since the shop opened last May despite the baker’s own lament.

“I call it a failure in editing,” Cheng said, laughing quietly. “Because it just has all my ideas thrown in there.”

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Photo 1: Strawberry rose, left, and pistachio yuzu croissant from Sweet Rabbit Bakery (@sweet.rabbit.bakery)

Photo 2: Rye croissant with ham and cheese, topped with an “everything seed mix.”

Photo 3: Owner Andrew Cheng prepares butter croissants.

Photo 4: The pastry case at Sweet Rabbit Bakery.

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? Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune / @staceywescott27

Sweet Rabbit Bakery owner and baker Andrew Cheng took a 14-year hiatus from professional baking before emerging with his extraordinary French, American and Asian contemplation on grains and pastries in Chicago. The ham and cheese croissant has become the bestselling item since the shop opened last May despite the baker’s own lament. “I call it a failure in editing,” Cheng said, laughing quietly. “Because it just has all my ideas thrown in there.” Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Strawberry rose, left, and pistachio yuzu croissant from Sweet Rabbit Bakery (@sweet.rabbit.bakery) Photo 2: Rye croissant with ham and cheese, topped with an “everything seed mix.” Photo 3: Owner Andrew Cheng prepares butter croissants. Photo 4: The pastry case at Sweet Rabbit Bakery. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune / @staceywescott27

Sweet Rabbit Bakery owner and baker Andrew Cheng took a 14-year hiatus from professional baking before emerging with his extraordinary French, American and Asian contemplation on grains and pastries in Chicago. The ham and cheese croissant has become the bestselling item since the shop opened last May despite the baker’s own lament. “I call it a failure in editing,” Cheng said, laughing quietly. “Because it just has all my ideas thrown in there.” Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Strawberry rose, left, and pistachio yuzu croissant from Sweet Rabbit Bakery (@sweet.rabbit.bakery) Photo 2: Rye croissant with ham and cheese, topped with an “everything seed mix.” Photo 3: Owner Andrew Cheng prepares butter croissants. Photo 4: The pastry case at Sweet Rabbit Bakery. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune / @staceywescott27

As temperatures heat up, restaurants and bars are tearing down their winterized patio structures and letting the cool breeze blow through.

Chicagoans know to savor any and all bouts of warm, sunny weather. Parks and beaches are a natural draw, but so are restaurants and bars with outdoor seating, where we can laugh with a drink in one hand and a fork in the other amid peaceful vistas or vibrant cityscapes.

But where to snag a coveted chair? To help you out, the Tribune food team’s guide for outdoor patios contains spots where you can read or work for a spell, places with after-work happy hours to treat your team, plus patios fit for date night.

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Photo 1: Jon Young, center, managing partner at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar (@volowinebar), pours wine for diners at a table in the back patio on May 16, 2024.

Photo 2: People eat and drink on the patio at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub (@gooseislandchicago) on May 3, 2024, in Chicago.

Photo 3: Natalie Mitchell feeds her son, Xavier Kuzma, while Daniel Kuzma watches on May 18, 2024, on the patio at Nicky’s of Beverly (@nickysbeverly) in Chicago.

? Lauryn Azu, Kayla Samoy, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune

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As temperatures heat up, restaurants and bars are tearing down their winterized patio structures and letting the cool breeze blow through. Chicagoans know to savor any and all bouts of warm, sunny weather. Parks and beaches are a natural draw, but so are restaurants and bars with outdoor seating, where we can laugh with a drink in one hand and a fork in the other amid peaceful vistas or vibrant cityscapes. But where to snag a coveted chair? To help you out, the Tribune food team’s guide for outdoor patios contains spots where you can read or work for a spell, places with after-work happy hours to treat your team, plus patios fit for date night. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Jon Young, center, managing partner at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar (@volowinebar), pours wine for diners at a table in the back patio on May 16, 2024. Photo 2: People eat and drink on the patio at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub (@gooseislandchicago) on May 3, 2024, in Chicago. Photo 3: Natalie Mitchell feeds her son, Xavier Kuzma, while Daniel Kuzma watches on May 18, 2024, on the patio at Nicky’s of Beverly (@nickysbeverly) in Chicago. ? Lauryn Azu, Kayla Samoy, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? John J. Kim and Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures

As temperatures heat up, restaurants and bars are tearing down their winterized patio structures and letting the cool breeze blow through. Chicagoans know to savor any and all bouts of warm, sunny weather. Parks and beaches are a natural draw, but so are restaurants and bars with outdoor seating, where we can laugh with a drink in one hand and a fork in the other amid peaceful vistas or vibrant cityscapes. But where to snag a coveted chair? To help you out, the Tribune food team’s guide for outdoor patios contains spots where you can read or work for a spell, places with after-work happy hours to treat your team, plus patios fit for date night. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Jon Young, center, managing partner at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar (@volowinebar), pours wine for diners at a table in the back patio on May 16, 2024. Photo 2: People eat and drink on the patio at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub (@gooseislandchicago) on May 3, 2024, in Chicago. Photo 3: Natalie Mitchell feeds her son, Xavier Kuzma, while Daniel Kuzma watches on May 18, 2024, on the patio at Nicky’s of Beverly (@nickysbeverly) in Chicago. ? Lauryn Azu, Kayla Samoy, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? John J. Kim and Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures

Smyth (@smythchicago) was announced as No. 90 of 100 in the extended list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants (@theworlds50best) on Wednesday morning. The restaurant is only the third from Chicago to make the list, according to a representative for World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

“This one is something that we’ve always had our eye on,” executive chef John B. Shields told the Tribune the morning of the announcement. “It’s a pretty special feeling.”

Smyth opened in 2016 as Shields and executive pastry chef Karen Urie Shields’ grand return to Chicago after leaving in 2008. Following a successful run in rural Chilhowie, Virginia, with Town House and Riverstead Inn, the couple began a dual concept in West Loop: Smyth and the Loyalist.

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Photo 1: Smyth’s chef and owner, John Shields, at his restaurant on May 22, 2024.

Photo 2: The sea lettuce tartlet.

Photo 3: The restaurant Smyth, at 177 N. Ada St. in Chicago.

Photo 4:  The aged banana custard.

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Smyth (@smythchicago) was announced as No. 90 of 100 in the extended list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants (@theworlds50best) on Wednesday morning. The restaurant is only the third from Chicago to make the list, according to a representative for World’s 50 Best Restaurants. “This one is something that we’ve always had our eye on,” executive chef John B. Shields told the Tribune the morning of the announcement. “It’s a pretty special feeling.” Smyth opened in 2016 as Shields and executive pastry chef Karen Urie Shields’ grand return to Chicago after leaving in 2008. Following a successful run in rural Chilhowie, Virginia, with Town House and Riverstead Inn, the couple began a dual concept in West Loop: Smyth and the Loyalist. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Smyth’s chef and owner, John Shields, at his restaurant on May 22, 2024. Photo 2: The sea lettuce tartlet. Photo 3: The restaurant Smyth, at 177 N. Ada St. in Chicago. Photo 4: The aged banana custard. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

Smyth (@smythchicago) was announced as No. 90 of 100 in the extended list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants (@theworlds50best) on Wednesday morning. The restaurant is only the third from Chicago to make the list, according to a representative for World’s 50 Best Restaurants. “This one is something that we’ve always had our eye on,” executive chef John B. Shields told the Tribune the morning of the announcement. “It’s a pretty special feeling.” Smyth opened in 2016 as Shields and executive pastry chef Karen Urie Shields’ grand return to Chicago after leaving in 2008. Following a successful run in rural Chilhowie, Virginia, with Town House and Riverstead Inn, the couple began a dual concept in West Loop: Smyth and the Loyalist. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Smyth’s chef and owner, John Shields, at his restaurant on May 22, 2024. Photo 2: The sea lettuce tartlet. Photo 3: The restaurant Smyth, at 177 N. Ada St. in Chicago. Photo 4: The aged banana custard. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

More than 300 downtown restaurants, bars and bistros shuttered during the first three years of the pandemic, including iconic spots such as Ronny’s Steakhouse and chain locations such as Starbucks and Panera Bread, according to Datassential, an analytics firm for the food and beverage industries.

But surviving Loop restaurant owners now say they can see light at the end of the tunnel. Even though many downtown office workers are still absent Mondays and Fridays, restaurateurs have found ways to compensate.

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Photo 1: Lunchtime customers place and wait for their orders at Brown Bag Seafood restaurant (@brownbagseafood) on East Randolph Street in Chicago on May 8, 2024.

Photo 2: Stewart Moore, of Manchester, England, at the bar on April 26, 2024, at Industry Ales (@industryales) in Chicago.

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More than 300 downtown restaurants, bars and bistros shuttered during the first three years of the pandemic, including iconic spots such as Ronny’s Steakhouse and chain locations such as Starbucks and Panera Bread, according to Datassential, an analytics firm for the food and beverage industries. But surviving Loop restaurant owners now say they can see light at the end of the tunnel. Even though many downtown office workers are still absent Mondays and Fridays, restaurateurs have found ways to compensate. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Lunchtime customers place and wait for their orders at Brown Bag Seafood restaurant (@brownbagseafood) on East Randolph Street in Chicago on May 8, 2024. Photo 2: Stewart Moore, of Manchester, England, at the bar on April 26, 2024, at Industry Ales (@industryales) in Chicago. ? Brian J. Rogal / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James and Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune

More than 300 downtown restaurants, bars and bistros shuttered during the first three years of the pandemic, including iconic spots such as Ronny’s Steakhouse and chain locations such as Starbucks and Panera Bread, according to Datassential, an analytics firm for the food and beverage industries. But surviving Loop restaurant owners now say they can see light at the end of the tunnel. Even though many downtown office workers are still absent Mondays and Fridays, restaurateurs have found ways to compensate. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Lunchtime customers place and wait for their orders at Brown Bag Seafood restaurant (@brownbagseafood) on East Randolph Street in Chicago on May 8, 2024. Photo 2: Stewart Moore, of Manchester, England, at the bar on April 26, 2024, at Industry Ales (@industryales) in Chicago. ? Brian J. Rogal / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James and Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune

Gangnam Food Hall serves fantastical Asian American Chicagoan food and drinks with surprising style and substance.

Despite its name, it is, in fact, not Korean. Even though there’s a bulgogi steak burrito stuffed with kimchi fried rice. Nor is it a food hall with various vendors.

“Gangnam Food Hall is a mix of things I truly love,” said Kenny Yang. The designer and restaurateur owns all seven stalls and Gangnam Market, the attached grocery store. He held a grand opening weekend for the food hall last December.

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Photo 1: Workout Rice at Gangnam Food Hall (@gangnamfoodhall) , 1001 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago, is seen on April 30, 2024.

Photo 2: The Workout Rice Hainanese chicken rice with a side of miso soup.

Photo 3: Kenny Yang, owner of Gangnam Food Hall and Gangnam Market, the attached grocery store.

Photo 4: The Gangnam Taco bulgogi burrito.

Photo 5: The Gangnam Sushi salmon Dragon Roll.

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Gangnam Food Hall serves fantastical Asian American Chicagoan food and drinks with surprising style and substance. Despite its name, it is, in fact, not Korean. Even though there’s a bulgogi steak burrito stuffed with kimchi fried rice. Nor is it a food hall with various vendors. “Gangnam Food Hall is a mix of things I truly love,” said Kenny Yang. The designer and restaurateur owns all seven stalls and Gangnam Market, the attached grocery store. He held a grand opening weekend for the food hall last December. Tap on our bio link to read the full review. —— Photo 1: Workout Rice at Gangnam Food Hall (@gangnamfoodhall) , 1001 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago, is seen on April 30, 2024. Photo 2: The Workout Rice Hainanese chicken rice with a side of miso soup. Photo 3: Kenny Yang, owner of Gangnam Food Hall and Gangnam Market, the attached grocery store. Photo 4: The Gangnam Taco bulgogi burrito. Photo 5: The Gangnam Sushi salmon Dragon Roll. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

Gangnam Food Hall serves fantastical Asian American Chicagoan food and drinks with surprising style and substance. Despite its name, it is, in fact, not Korean. Even though there’s a bulgogi steak burrito stuffed with kimchi fried rice. Nor is it a food hall with various vendors. “Gangnam Food Hall is a mix of things I truly love,” said Kenny Yang. The designer and restaurateur owns all seven stalls and Gangnam Market, the attached grocery store. He held a grand opening weekend for the food hall last December. Tap on our bio link to read the full review. —— Photo 1: Workout Rice at Gangnam Food Hall (@gangnamfoodhall) , 1001 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago, is seen on April 30, 2024. Photo 2: The Workout Rice Hainanese chicken rice with a side of miso soup. Photo 3: Kenny Yang, owner of Gangnam Food Hall and Gangnam Market, the attached grocery store. Photo 4: The Gangnam Taco bulgogi burrito. Photo 5: The Gangnam Sushi salmon Dragon Roll. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the end of this month, according to co-owner Bill Sianis. The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce announced the opening in February and Block Club Chicago initially reported the updated timing.

While there isn’t a finalized date, Sianis told the Tribune that they’re doing “final touches” at the new location at 3724-26 N. Clark, northwest of Wrigley Field. The site was previously occupied by Full Shilling Public House, which closed after 20 years this past fall.

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Photo: The Billy Goat Tavern (@billygoatstavern) at 430 Lower Michigan Ave. on Sept. 6, 2020, in Chicago.

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The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the end of this month, according to co-owner Bill Sianis. The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce announced the opening in February and Block Club Chicago initially reported the updated timing. While there isn’t a finalized date, Sianis told the Tribune that they’re doing “final touches” at the new location at 3724-26 N. Clark, northwest of Wrigley Field. The site was previously occupied by Full Shilling Public House, which closed after 20 years this past fall. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo: The Billy Goat Tavern (@billygoatstavern) at 430 Lower Michigan Ave. on Sept. 6, 2020, in Chicago. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures

The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the end of this month, according to co-owner Bill Sianis. The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce announced the opening in February and Block Club Chicago initially reported the updated timing. While there isn’t a finalized date, Sianis told the Tribune that they’re doing “final touches” at the new location at 3724-26 N. Clark, northwest of Wrigley Field. The site was previously occupied by Full Shilling Public House, which closed after 20 years this past fall. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo: The Billy Goat Tavern (@billygoatstavern) at 430 Lower Michigan Ave. on Sept. 6, 2020, in Chicago. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures

Buttery soft ensaymadas, longanisa-stuffed empanadas and purple ube horchata are among the dozens of different items at a new Filipino bakery in Chicago, if you can get them.

Umaga Bakehouse celebrated its grand opening with lines out the door and sold-out shelves in the Mayfair neighborhood on April 20.

Kissel and Robert Fagaragan had to close their debut business for a day just to bake. The owners, who are wife and husband, didn’t expect the crowds.

“We couldn’t even fill up our shelves,” Kissel Fagaragan said. She’s the general manager, and he’s the head baker. Every time racks came out, she said, customers bought out all the hot baked goods.

That’s despite the bakery section inside Seafood City Supermarket just across the parking lot, and two bakeries in its shopping center. But the new shop is different.

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Photo 1: An ensaymada alongside an ube horchata drink at Umaga Bakehouse (@umagabakehouse).

Photo 2: Owner Robert Fagaragan bakes at Umaga Bakehouse.

Photo 3: Customers line up outside Umaga Bakehouse before the store opening at 9 a.m. on April 25, 2024.

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? Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / @apereztribune

Buttery soft ensaymadas, longanisa-stuffed empanadas and purple ube horchata are among the dozens of different items at a new Filipino bakery in Chicago, if you can get them. Umaga Bakehouse celebrated its grand opening with lines out the door and sold-out shelves in the Mayfair neighborhood on April 20. Kissel and Robert Fagaragan had to close their debut business for a day just to bake. The owners, who are wife and husband, didn’t expect the crowds. “We couldn’t even fill up our shelves,” Kissel Fagaragan said. She’s the general manager, and he’s the head baker. Every time racks came out, she said, customers bought out all the hot baked goods. That’s despite the bakery section inside Seafood City Supermarket just across the parking lot, and two bakeries in its shopping center. But the new shop is different. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: An ensaymada alongside an ube horchata drink at Umaga Bakehouse (@umagabakehouse). Photo 2: Owner Robert Fagaragan bakes at Umaga Bakehouse. Photo 3: Customers line up outside Umaga Bakehouse before the store opening at 9 a.m. on April 25, 2024. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / @apereztribune

Buttery soft ensaymadas, longanisa-stuffed empanadas and purple ube horchata are among the dozens of different items at a new Filipino bakery in Chicago, if you can get them. Umaga Bakehouse celebrated its grand opening with lines out the door and sold-out shelves in the Mayfair neighborhood on April 20. Kissel and Robert Fagaragan had to close their debut business for a day just to bake. The owners, who are wife and husband, didn’t expect the crowds. “We couldn’t even fill up our shelves,” Kissel Fagaragan said. She’s the general manager, and he’s the head baker. Every time racks came out, she said, customers bought out all the hot baked goods. That’s despite the bakery section inside Seafood City Supermarket just across the parking lot, and two bakeries in its shopping center. But the new shop is different. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: An ensaymada alongside an ube horchata drink at Umaga Bakehouse (@umagabakehouse). Photo 2: Owner Robert Fagaragan bakes at Umaga Bakehouse. Photo 3: Customers line up outside Umaga Bakehouse before the store opening at 9 a.m. on April 25, 2024. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / @apereztribune

A Texas financier has purchased the bankrupt Etta restaurant group for $4 million, with plans to expand the Chicago brand nationwide.

Johann Moonesinghe, 41, CEO and co-founder of Austin-based restaurant fintech startup inKind, completed the acquisition April 16, according to court filings, setting the table for Etta to pay off its secured creditors, emerge from bankruptcy and focus on its acclaimed flame-kissed fare.

Launched in 2018, Etta’s hearth-centric menu of pizza, grilled meats and other offerings was an instant hit, spawning far-flung spinoffs. But more recently, the small restaurant group has been embroiled in an internecine ownership battle and financial struggle.

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Photo 1: Johann Moonesinghe, 41, is seen at Etta’s Bucktown restaurant in Chicago, April 29, 2024.

Photo 2: The Etta restaurant on West North Avenue in Chicago is seen April 29, 2024.

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A Texas financier has purchased the bankrupt Etta restaurant group for $4 million, with plans to expand the Chicago brand nationwide. Johann Moonesinghe, 41, CEO and co-founder of Austin-based restaurant fintech startup inKind, completed the acquisition April 16, according to court filings, setting the table for Etta to pay off its secured creditors, emerge from bankruptcy and focus on its acclaimed flame-kissed fare. Launched in 2018, Etta’s hearth-centric menu of pizza, grilled meats and other offerings was an instant hit, spawning far-flung spinoffs. But more recently, the small restaurant group has been embroiled in an internecine ownership battle and financial struggle. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Johann Moonesinghe, 41, is seen at Etta’s Bucktown restaurant in Chicago, April 29, 2024. Photo 2: The Etta restaurant on West North Avenue in Chicago is seen April 29, 2024. ? Robert Channick / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

A Texas financier has purchased the bankrupt Etta restaurant group for $4 million, with plans to expand the Chicago brand nationwide. Johann Moonesinghe, 41, CEO and co-founder of Austin-based restaurant fintech startup inKind, completed the acquisition April 16, according to court filings, setting the table for Etta to pay off its secured creditors, emerge from bankruptcy and focus on its acclaimed flame-kissed fare. Launched in 2018, Etta’s hearth-centric menu of pizza, grilled meats and other offerings was an instant hit, spawning far-flung spinoffs. But more recently, the small restaurant group has been embroiled in an internecine ownership battle and financial struggle. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Johann Moonesinghe, 41, is seen at Etta’s Bucktown restaurant in Chicago, April 29, 2024. Photo 2: The Etta restaurant on West North Avenue in Chicago is seen April 29, 2024. ? Robert Channick / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area rose 2.9% over the past year. This is part of a longer trend of food prices increasing since 2009. In 2022, the USDA reported national food prices increased by 9.9%, the highest on record since 1979.

In other words, a box of Cheerios can run you $6 and it’s time to cut back. Your wallet will thank you for finding deals and readjusting your shopping, even as inflation is expected to level out.

Here are a few items that Tribune writers and editors return to that are good deals.

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Photo 1: Aiperi Adylbek Kyzy holds her 9-month-old son, Aikol Toichubekova, while waiting to place an order at the butcher counter on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago.

Photo 2: Khaled Manasar bags up meat for a customer’s order on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area rose 2.9% over the past year. This is part of a longer trend of food prices increasing since 2009. In 2022, the USDA reported national food prices increased by 9.9%, the highest on record since 1979. In other words, a box of Cheerios can run you $6 and it’s time to cut back. Your wallet will thank you for finding deals and readjusting your shopping, even as inflation is expected to level out. Here are a few items that Tribune writers and editors return to that are good deals. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Aiperi Adylbek Kyzy holds her 9-month-old son, Aikol Toichubekova, while waiting to place an order at the butcher counter on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago. Photo 2: Khaled Manasar bags up meat for a customer’s order on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar and Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area rose 2.9% over the past year. This is part of a longer trend of food prices increasing since 2009. In 2022, the USDA reported national food prices increased by 9.9%, the highest on record since 1979. In other words, a box of Cheerios can run you $6 and it’s time to cut back. Your wallet will thank you for finding deals and readjusting your shopping, even as inflation is expected to level out. Here are a few items that Tribune writers and editors return to that are good deals. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Aiperi Adylbek Kyzy holds her 9-month-old son, Aikol Toichubekova, while waiting to place an order at the butcher counter on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago. Photo 2: Khaled Manasar bags up meat for a customer’s order on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar and Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune