Graham Elliot Sets May 13 Opening; Fahrenheit Closes

IN THE NEWS: 312 Dining Diva has details the scheduled May 13 opening of chef Graham Elliot Bowles’ (ex-Avenues) “bistronomic” restaurant graham elliot (217 W. Huron St., 312-624-9975) 312diningdiving.blogspot.com … The Trib’s Phil Vettel gives two stars to Prosecco, while Cheap Eats visits Chant (1509 E. 53rd St., www.chantchicago.com), and Chris Borrelli details the opening […]

Kevin to Close March 1 as Owners Focus on Shikago

IN THE NEWS: The Tribune’s Phil Vettel reports that Kevin restaurant (9 W. Hubbard St.; 312-595-0055) has announced its closing after a six-year run. The restaurant’s final day will be March 1. Chef Kevin Shikami, who co-owns the restaurant with his brother, Alan, will focus on their Loop restaurant, Shikago (190 S. LaSalle St.; 312-781-7300). […]

Openings Include Wilde Bar, Proseccco, Chant

IN THE NEWS: Chicago magazine’s Dish columnists Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby detail the Nov. 12 opening of upscale pub Wilde Bar & Restaurant (3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404), with Alan Katz (Blue Mesa, Cullen’s) as chef, and the upcoming opening of upscale comfort food restaurant Prosecco (710 N. Wells St.; 312-951-9500) from Stefania and Mark […]