News for Restaurants in Chicago March 2017 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 Stylish, globally inspired plates shine at Entente, an intimate Lakeview restaurant. Intent on syncing with neighborhood and destination diners, the eatery makes a big impression with its well-edited menu driven by chef Brian Fisher (formerly of Schwa). Entente, 3056 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, 872-206-8553.   News Bytes Check back soon for more news. Chef Shuffle Chef Dirk Flanigan has left his post at Ocean Cut. He was instrumental in the reconcepting of the River North seafood spot (formerly known as C Chicago). Ocean Cut, 20 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312-280-8882.   Chicagoland native Nick Dostal has taken over as executive chef of Sixteen at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. Previously the restaurant’s chef de cuisine, Dostal also helped open Grace and worked as chef de partie at Ria. He draws upon influences of classical French, regional Italian and New American fare. His menu will launch in spring 2017. Sixteen, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, 401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-588-8030.   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. Comfort food spot Buck's in Wicker Park has shuttered. Buck's, 1700 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622, no phone.   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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