East Ukrainian Village

...a partner in the upcoming 17,000-square-foot restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue Untitled (111 W. Kinzie St.; 312-880-1511). “We’ve done a good job of keeping it quiet,” appropriately enough...

...near Rush and Oak Streets, above Scoop and Ted Baker, waiting to strike is Jellyfish (1009 N. Rush St.; 312-660-3111). The 95-seat pan-Asian concept comes from Joseph De Vito, who...

Sixteen (Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-588-8151). Contemporary.

Last week on the Northwest Side, Due Amici Pizzeria (6107 W. Addison St.; 773-993-0998) opened, serving pizzas and other homemade Italian specialties such as lasagne and...

2. Fuel up for Saturday's Crosstown Classic at Rockit Burger Bar's (3700 N. Clark St.; 773-645-4400) Crosstown Cookoff. The $25 feast includes the chef Amanda Downing's Northside...

3. Ponder whether push-up pops are the new dessert craze at Southport Grocery & Cafe (3552 N. Southport Ave.; 773-665-0100), where the blogger and author Courtney Dial Whitmore will sign copies of her new book about the cutesy pastries (the aptly titled Push Up Pops) on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.

Antique Taco (1360 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-687-8697), a fast-casual restaurant serving traditional Mexican eats and cocktails in an Anthropologie-esque space, opens today.

PT (Talbott Hotel, 10 E. Delaware Pl.; 312-640-8135), a pop-up restaurant in the Talbott Hotel which will serve American food under the direction of the Mercadito chef Patricio Sandoval until the hotel's new restaurant debuts this fall, also opens today.

According to the restaurateur Scott Harris, his brand-new doughnut business, Glazed and Infused, will open two of its three locations—at 813 West Fulton Street and 1553 North Damen Avenue—on May 20.

According to the restaurateur Scott Harris, his brand-new doughnut business, Glazed and Infused, will open two of its three locations—at 813 West Fulton Street and 1553 North Damen Avenue—on May 20.

...licensing challenges, the commercial kitchen and event space will shut down on June 28. . . . Wellfleet (4423 N. Elston Ave.; 773-283-7400), the restaurant portion of Fishguy Market, will begin Friday and Saturday dinner...

Want to know who's participating in Wicker Park & Bucktown? Here's the official website which includes spots like Small Bar at 2049 W. Division Street, The Boundary 1932 W. Division Street, The Map Room - 1949 N. Hoyne Street,  Bangers & Lace - 1670 W. Division Street and more.

Want to know who's participating in Wicker Park & Bucktown? Here's the official website which includes spots like Small Bar at 2049 W. Division Street, The Boundary 1932 W. Division Street, The Map Room - 1949 N. Hoyne Street,  Bangers & Lace - 1670 W. Division Street and more.

...the neighborhood, we wanted to share news of a future Bloomingdale Access Point Park, at 1801 N. Albany (at Bloomingdale, map it!), namely because this news comes to us via Jason Walker, who...

(Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen) Yoga, meditation, a parade, it’ll all be happening in the park, presumably with ponchos and rain boots unless we get some sun soon. Learn more about Unleashing Your Global Citizen and the day’s activities here.

2-5PM: Free Wine Tasting (Red & White Wine Shop) – Enjoy wines from Italy & France, poured by Rob Mosher of Tenzing Wines. At the corner of Oakley and Milwaukee. The Pipeline will be there. We were just there last night for beer to bring to Red & White’s BYOB neighbor, Irazu. Eat and drink local!

(OhNo!Doom Gallery, 1800 N. Milwaukee).

8-11PM: Anniversary Party (Arts n Spirits, 1921 N. Damen)

...going to have to wait a little longer. Emporium Arcade will be opening soon at 1366 N. Milwaukee Avenue. At this time, the owners are waiting for the city to approve their license and...

...Bar Co, Jack's Bar & Grill and the Irish Oak) are looking to open at 2005 W. Division Street in July. We've got the details here...

We weren't sure what to make of this new Mexican eatery when we first heard the name but Antique Taco will combine the owners' passion for cooking with that of - you guessed it- antiques. Look for Antique Taco to open next week at 1360 N. Milwaukee Avenue.

After almost 13 years, Caffe De Luca announced they will close their Bucktown location at 1721 N. Damen Avenue at the end of May. The official date is May 20th. Moving in to the space will be Grass Fed LLC. Not surprisingly, Grass Fed will be a steakhouse focused on organic and sustainable meat. 

When Francesca's Forno closed at 1576 N. Milwaukee Avenue to remodel their restaurant and revamp their menu last year it was reported that owner...

Nanda Milano Trattoria opened this week in the space formerly the home of Dee's Place at 2114 W. Division. That's right. They're located between Via Carducci and Enoteca Roma in Wicker Park and are serving traditional Italian fare

If you love pizza, you'll be happy to hear Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is moving in to the space formerly the home of Crust at 2056 W. Division Street this Summer. This will make the 5th location in the area for Pizano's who will be bringing their award-winning deep dish pizza to Wicker Park.

Red Door Bucktown opened May 3rdd in the space the former home of Duchamp 2118 N. Damen Avenue. Here you'll find globally inspired pub fare in this combination restaurant/bar with dishes...

As reported by the RedEye last Wednesday, this cheap eats staple, located at 1560 N. Damen Avenue for 4+ years has closed. Look for a new business to open this Summer. And we, of course, will keep you posted. 

Where: 1425 N. Damen Avenue- Wicker Park Proper

Come celebrate Arts N Spirits 1 Year Anniversary with wine, food and beer this Saturday. It's their way of saying "Thanks" for your support. All are welcome. Head to 1921 N. Damen Avenue in Bucktown this Saturday. We will see you there!

Jackson Junge is a beautiful gallery located at 1389 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park  and they're currently featuring a special exhibition that showcases the uniquely posed and illuminated photography of Kavan Geary. A don't miss.

...you can Spring into Summer with these great deals from Mazi Dance Fitness located at 2001 W. North Avenue. For just $99 a month, you can take unlimited classes right in the heart of...

...enough, interest picks up... and the sh*t hits the fan. At The Chopin Theatre- 1543 W. Division Street...

...and perhaps even the new 7-11 slated to move into the strip mall at 1658 N. Milwaukee Ave., if they apply for a license, too...

Come celebrate Arts N Spirits 1 Year Anniversary with wine, food and beer this Saturday. It's their way of saying "Thanks" for your support. All are welcome. Head to 1921 N. Damen Avenue in Bucktown this Saturday. We will see you there!

Jackson Junge is a beautiful gallery located at 1389 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park  and they're currently featuring a special exhibition that showcases the uniquely posed and illuminated photography of Kavan Geary. A don't miss.

We weren't sure what to make of this new Mexican eatery when we first heard the name but Antique Taco will combine the owners' passion for cooking with that of - you guessed it- antiques. Look for Antique Taco to open next week at 1360 N. Milwaukee Avenue.

     Mother's Day  - Dinner at Taxim Another terrific spot to take Mom this weekend: Taxim - located at 1558 N. Milwaukee Avenue - is also offering their delicious traditional Mother's Day Sunday dinner with specialty items added to the menu just for the day and all Moms will receive a rose.

...s Skewerz Closes It's sad to see this Wicker Park staple close. Located at 1560 N. Damen Avenue for over 4 years, the space is dark and the phone and website are gone...

Foreclosure Spotting- This week's foreclosure is a condo in the block of 1800 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Bucktown. 2 Bedrooms 1.5 baths, hardwood floors throughout, 2 parking spaces, fireplace. Asking $219k. 

...you can Spring into Summer with these great deals from Mazi Dance Fitness located at 2001 W. North Avenue. For just $99 a month, you can take unlimited classes right in the heart of...

...enough, interest picks up... and the sh*t hits the fan. At The Chopin Theatre- 1543 W. Division Street...