IN THE NEWS: New York magazine’s Grub Street reports that Freeman’s has hired a new chef to replace Jean Adamson: Michael Citarella, former right-hand man to Gray Kunz over at Café Gray. www.nymagazine.com … www.Eater.com reports that Elizabeth restaurant has let go executive chef John Iconomou, and former Ilili chef Ryan Grant is filling in […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Charlotte Observer’s Kirsten Valle reports the scheduled March 22 closing of circa-1959 Little Italy Restaurant (2221 Central Ave, Charlotte). … Helen Schwab gives three stars to Crisp (1961 E. 7th St.; 704-333-9515; www.crispfoods.com). charlotte.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Zada Jane’s Corner Cafe (1601 Central Avenue, 704-332-3663, www.zadajanes.com). charlotte.creativeloafing.com
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IN THE NEWS: Chicago magazine Dish columnists Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby report: the closing of La Piazza (410 Circle Ave.; Forest Park), with chef/owner Gaetano Di Benedetto planning to reopen as Gaetano’s (7636 W. Madison St.), a regional Italian restaurant a few blocks west, later this month …. Chaise Lounge (1840 W. North Ave.; […]

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IN THE NEWS: Chicago magazine Dish columnists Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby report that Alinea alum Andrew Brochu, 26, has been named the exec chef at jazz lounge Pops For Champagne (601 N. State St.; 312-266-7677). … Dish also reports the openings of: Union Pizzeria (formerly Wild Geese, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston; 847-475-2400), from Campagnola […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Trib’s Phil Vettel reports that the first few weekends already are reserved for chef/owner Michael Carlson’s Schwa (1466 N. Ashland. Ave., 773-252-1466), which officially reopens Feb. 13. … Vettel also reports that Troy Graves, executive chef at the late Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar (which closed on New Year’s Day), will […]

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IN THE NEWS: Time Out Chicago’s Heather Shouse interviews chef Michael Carlson about his decision to reopen his renowned restaurant Schwa (1466 N Ashland Ave, Bucktown/Wicker Park, 773-252-1466, schwarestaurant.com) in the next several weeks, after closing last fall. … David Tamarkin reviews Uncommon Ground (1401 W Devon Ave at Glenwood Ave, 773-465-9801), while Shouse considers […]

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