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Inside Brass Tack: Waldorf Astoria’s New American Brasserie

A new signature restaurant is open for business at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, and this one is an American Brasserie, reportedly with a Chicago twist. The new Brass Tack restaurant serves up American cuisine that’s Midwest-sourced. 

The venue uses ingredients from regional farms, sourcing them based on the season. Led by Executive Chef Nicholas Marino, Brass Tack is said to transform those ingredients to menu items with a contemporary twist.  

Daily breakfast favorites include Coffee Cake Pancakes and Shakshuka Verde. The restaurant also serves Lobster Toast, which takes ciabatta and hollandaise, then tops it with a butter poached lobster and truffle scramble.

The lunch menu at Brass Tack ranges from Porchetta Dip and Agnolotti to Chicken…

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New Guinness Taproom & Brewery in Fulton Market Closer to Completion

A new Fulton market brewery is inching closer to completion. The old Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal Building on Morgan Street is currently being developed into a new Guinness Taproom and Brewery. 

Finalized last year, the deal means a new restaurant with local chefs, a pub, and a 10-barrel brewery for the neighborhood. The process includes both exterior and interior renovation work on the old building. 

Crews are attempting to save some of the building’s history, while also bringing in more modern additions to the site. Plans call for exposed brick walls and beams on the inside, as well as a large glass wall, allowing customers to actually watch the brewing process happen. 

On the outside, the plan calls for power-washing the brick, removing the…

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Gold Coast Institution Tavern on Rush Has Officially Closed

After 25-years in Chicago, the infamous Tavern on Rush has officially closed. The famed restaurant wasn’t supposed to close until the end of the year, but that was pushed up two months early to officially close in late October.

Some reports speculate it was just another sign of a strained relationship between owners of the restaurant and the property’s landlords. The long-standing steakhouse stood in Downtown Chicago, overlooking Division and Rush streets for more than two decades.

Over the years, it was known to attract celebrities and politicians. It was also known as one of mainstays of Chicago’s Viagra Triangle. Even before an announcement came out a few months ago stating Tavern on Rush was closing, renderings for a new space were reportedly…

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Changes & Restaurant Closings Mean New Era For Chicago's Famous Gold Coast 'Viagra Triangle'

Changes are coming to Chicago’s Viagra Triangle. That’s the area where Rush and State streets intersect, and until recently, it’s been known for its Italian restaurants and old-school steakhouses.

It’s also been known for something else, as the nickname wasn’t by chance. Once known to attract older men and younger women, the area now seems to be attracting more people in their 30s and 40s.

Some reports point to the pandemic as the catalyst for changing how people eat out in Chicago. Over the past couple of years, some restaurants have closed completely, including several steakhouses in the city.

That may be one of the things fueling change in Viagra Triangle. While popular Tavern on Rush has been operating for nearly 25-years, it’s set to close for good at…

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Guinness Plans New Brew Pub in Chicago's Fulton Market

Another big name is coming to Chicago’s Fulton Market. Guinness recently announced it plans to open up a new brewery, pub and restaurant in the neighborhood.

The company has its eye on a former railroad depot on North Morgan Street. According to Guinness officials, customers will be able to indulge in Irish pub food, plus several beers will be made on site.

The idea is to collaborate with local brewers and chefs to bring a taste of Chicago to its beer and food selections. The Fulton Market location is the second place in the US for the iconic Irish beer brand.

In recent years, Guinness also opened up a production brewery close to Baltimore. The Chicago property, however, will operate a 10-barrel brewing system, which is much smaller in size than the other…

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Economists: "Remote Work Will Continue To Be a Significant Driver of Housing Demand For Years To Come"

Last year was a year of changes for many, and perhaps most notably among homeowners who are now working from home. With many employers opting for remote scheduling during the duration of the pandemic, employees have started reevaluating where and how they live, and according to some statistics, nearly 40% of those workers still don’t know if they’ll be gong back to the office any time soon.

As a result, workplace flexibility has become a top priority for many of America’s workers, which not only gives them the freedom to live where they want but also an opportunity to move to a place where they’re happy and more productive.

It’s because of the new work from home phenomenon that many housing markets across the country are booming, creating serious supply…

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Chicago’s Hottest New Restaurants of 2021

If you’re looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat in Chicago this summer, you’re certainly in luck. Some of Chicago’s hottest new restaurants are now open and ready for customers. The hardest decision you make may be deciding which place to try out first.

Hermosa Restaurant

Hermosa Restaurant is a reservation-only dinner spot on Armitage Avenue. The menu tends to be more Cambodian in taste but is said to be a truly unique experience.

The Duplex

Located on Logan Boulevard, The Duplex sits right across the street from the Logan Square monument. The remodeled space offers a unique type of cuisine, where rotating chefs come in for extended residences. DJs entertain customers later in the evening.

Andros Taverna

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New Italian Restaurant Slated For No. 9 Walton

One of Chicago’s most fashionable condo buildings is about to have a new tenant. A new Italian restaurant is slated to join No 9 Walton, replacing the former Walton Street Kitchen + Bar.

The previous tenant closed its doors last summer. A new restaurant, called Adalina, is scheduled to open in the space sometime early this summer.

Adalina is expected to serve hand-made pasta, steak and seafood and shared plates, among other things. The two-level space will include a lounge and greeting area on the first floor with room for drinks and small plates. 

The top level is where the main dining room will be located, centered around a floor-to-ceiling wine cellar. The second level will also include a bar and some private event space. The restaurant…

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Best New Restaurants in Chicago 2021

If you’re looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat in Chicago, you’re certainly in luck. The city if filled with fantastic options. It just so happens that some of Chicago’s newest restaurants are rising to the top of the list.

Kasama

Diversity is key in Chicago, and some of the best new restaurants are full of some great options. Kasama is a Filipino restaurant in West Town. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner items, including fried spring rolls, a Filipino barbeque platter, braised brisket and more.

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TenGoku Aburiya

TenGoku Aburiya is a new spot to check out for authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant dishes up…

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River North's Lavish New BIÂN Wellness Center Makes Much-Anticipated Debut

Gyms, fitness centers, and spas have been hit especially hard during the pandemic but the creative minds behind BIÂN, a new members-only wellness club,  have decided to move forward with their much-anticipated Grand Opening after pushing it back from their original date back in late-summer.

Housed inside the former Japanaios restaurant space at 600 W. Chicago Avenue, BIÂN merges Eastern and Western medical practices through a wide-range of social and wellness services that include cryotherapy, holistic apothecary, message therapy, and acupuncture just to name a few.

BIÂN’s grand River North facility is described as a lavish, design-forward sanctuary, which based on the photos couldn’t be more accurate. Along with being a complete medical facility,…

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