News for Restaurants in Chicago May 2019 Archive Search / Openings / Closings / Chef Shuffle / News Bytes / Culinary Events / Wine Dinners / Sign up for our free, monthly newsletter / News Archive Read about the openings, closings, chef shuffle, and special events in Chicago here. Gayot's Restaurant News has the information you want on the local restaurants in Chicago.   CHICAGO RESTAURANT NEWS Openings Venice native Dario Monni and wife Chicago-born Jill Gray realize their dream with the summer 2019 opening of Tortello, a Nonna-style pastificio (fresh pasta shop) in Wicker Park. The eatery pays homage to the sfoglinas (pasta makers) of Monni's childhood. His grandfather owned a specialty food shop sourcing some of the best products across Italy. These ingredients would also appear in Monni's long Sunday lunches, assembled with love from his Sardinian family of shepherds, cheesemongers and butchers. At Tortello, diners will be able to view pasta being made in real time, while passersby can catch a glimpse of the action from a large storefront window. Sample Italian cocktails, espresso, wine, beer and pastries. Tortello, 1746 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622, no phone.   One Off Hospitality opened Café Cancale on May 13. Led by partners Paul Kahan, Donnie Madia, Terry Alexander and Eduard Seitan, the restaurant is inspired by Kahan's 50th birthday trip to Brittany's Cancale, aka the oyster capital of France. Replacing Anker, the concept brings together French cuisine with Midwestern ingredients. Savor more than 60 seafood-friendly French and coastal wines to be enjoyed with dishes such as trout meunière and buttered lobster bialy. Lunch and brunch will be added later. Café Cancale, 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-904-1121.   Moody Tongue Brewing Company has a new home. The brewery moved its headquarters and expanded with a fine dining restaurant and bar to elevate the "beersperience." Former Longman & Eagle chef Jared Wentworth is at the helm, where he helps execute the vision of CEO Jeremy Cohn and President and Brewmaster Jared Rouben. The Dining Room at Moody Tongue, a 28-seater, features a 12-course tasting menu, while a separate tasting room called The Bar at Moody Tongue offers specialty bottles and 16 beers on tap along with à la carte fare. Moody Tongue, 2515 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 312-600-5111.   City Hall – no, not that one – will make its footprint in the West Loop in June. The restaurant will bring together three distinct spaces, including a restaurant, patio and event area, all under one umbrella. Chef Michael Taus (Charlie Trotter’s, Zealous, Taus Authentic) will be at the helm, where he'll embrace an elevated pub menu plus seasonal, yet approachable cocktails from Alec Pignotti, City Hall’s beverage manager. The aesthetic will complement the overall vibe of the neighborhood; think brick and timber, iron trusses and 40-foot ceilings. Music will play a central theme, thanks to a 60's to 90's classic rock to pop soundtrack and live rock, funk and pop bands. City Hall, 838 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60642, no phone.   News Bytes Three Concepts & One Riverfront Setting for RPM The team behind RPM Restaurants (RPM Italian, RPM Steak) take their empire waterfront starting with Pizzeria Portofino, a pizzeria serving hand-stretched pizzas, vegetable antipasti and artisan pastas complemented by lively spritzes and coastal wines. The restaurant will be the first among its siblings – the others RPM Events On The Water and fine dining concept RPM On The Water – to open. The other two will arrive by fall 2019. Pizzeria Portofino comes to Chicago from R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, chef Doug Psaltis and celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic. Expect the drama from design firm Rockwell Group, with RPM On The Water boasting two expansive private terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the city and river views.   Acadia House Provisions Opening in Maine Chef Ryan McCaskey casts his net into the territory that made South Loop Acadia so memorable: his love, Maine. In June, McCaskey will open Acadia House Provisions, a more casual version of the original restaurant in a coastal setting. The eatery will source from local farms, purveyors and fishermen within a 40-mile radius. Unlike its sister restaurant, Acadia House Provisions is set in an idyllic spot: in a summer-inspired cottage with a 72-seat patio right on the water. Of course, lobster will play a huge part on the menu, in dishes like lobster grilled cheese, the signature lobster roll and the lobster pie loaded with butter, pea tendrils, whipped potato and bisque. Acadia House Provisions, 27 Main St., Stonington, ME 04681, 207-365-2555.   Sunda Marks 10 Years in Chicago Billy Dec's love letter to Asian fare, Sunda, which now has a sibling in Nashville, marks 10 years in Chicago with a throwback menu and specialty events. Throughout May, look for culinary items from years past (think shaking beef and roasted duck hash), plus cocktails like the Toasted Ginger Snap and Blushing Geisha. On May 17, the restaurant turns night market from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. inspired by the creations of Southeast Asia. On May 18, diners can experience the Sunda Sessions, a daylong feast that includes a pig roast, sushi rolling class and vegan dinner. Purchase tickets for $45 here. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Camp One Step, which supports kids diagnosed with cancer. Sunda, 110 W. Illinois St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312-644-0500.   Chef Shuffle Check back soon for more news. Closings CLOSED FOR GOOD Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Chicago to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from yesteryear. The Dining Room, R.I.P. Check back soon for more news. CULINARY EVENTS Want to learn to cook? Try new dishes? Meet a foodie friend for fun? Check out our compilation of culinary events in your area. View our calendar of Wine Dinners & Tastings in Chicago

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