IN THE NEWS: Chicago magazine’s Dish column details the recent opening of Fontana Grill (1329 W. Wilson Ave) and reports that Goose Island Brewpub (1800 N. Clybourn Ave.) has renegotiated its lease and is not closing at the end of the year, after all. www.chicagomag.com … The Reader’s list of 2008’s Best New Restaurants includes: Birrieria Zaragoza, Cafecito, L20, Mado, Masouleh, Mercat a la Planxa, Sixteen, Takashi, and Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge. www.chicagoreader.com …

The Tribune’s Phil Vettel gives two stars to Ajasteak and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and also visits Brick House Tavern + Tap (1461 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove). www.chicagotribune.com … Time Out details the opening of Eve (840 N Wabash Ave at Chestnut St). www.timeout.com/chicago … The Sun-Times’s Pat Bruno reviews The Publican (837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago) and Steve’s Deli (354 W. Hubbard, Chicago). www.suntimes.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Filed under: Chicago Restaurants | Tags: Ajasteak, Brick House Tavern, Chicago Reader Best New Restaurants 2008, Eve, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Fontana Grill, Goose Island Brewpub, Publican, Steve's Deli |