Imminent openings

Early adopters will have lots to choose from in coming weeks. About-to-open Chicagoland restaurants include:

Avli Estiatorio, Greek, Winnetka: Louis Alexakis, former general manager of Greek Islands and owner of the erstwhile Ouzeri, has recruited culinary expert Diane Kochilas direct from Greece as consulting chef for this 112-seat eatery specializing in regional Greek cuisine. Look for [...]

They’re ba-a-ack!

Well, sorta. Two old Chicago favorites will return in the next few weeks, spruced up and done over.
Melvin B’s, 1114 N. State St., that favorite hangout of the Gold Coast, is about to reopen with a newly expanded interior. New owners Scott Weiner and Greg Mohr of The Fifty/50 and Mike Bisbee of RiNo [...]