The owners of @crosbys_kitchen just secured a liquor license for their restaurant project next door at 1353 W. Cornelia Ave. However, unlike past reports, the restaurant won’t be serving Italian food, according to a rep. Stay tuned for more from 4 Star Restaurant Group. Also, the working name Ella Eli isn’t necessarily what the restaurant will end up being called per @eater_chicago. (at Crosby’s Kitchen)

Real Good Juice Company opening January 29th in Chicago\'s Southport Corridor

From Eater Chicago, Real Good Juice Co.’s second stand-alone location should open in two weeks. Construction delays have pushed back the opening date, according to a rep. It was originally scheduled to open on Jan. 5 at 3548 N. Southport Ave.

Update: New opening date is Sunday, January 29th.



Ella Elli set to open March 7, 2017

Construction is moving full-steam ahead for Crosby\’s Kitchen\’s newest restaurant in the Southport Corridor and opening date will be March 6.  From DNA Info Chicago:

The vibrant Southport Corridor will have another dining option in a few short months, as Ella Elli set its opening date for March 6. The 75-seat restaurant will feature \”globally influenced\” cuisine featuring pizza, pasta, seafood, and charcuterie and toasts, with an emphasis on French, Italian and Spanish flavors.

You can read more on Ella Elli from The Chicago Tribune and DNA Info Chicago.


New Southport Corridor Pickup/Delivery-Only Restaurants are Now Open

The former Burger Boss at 3208-10 N. Southport has been turned over to a full-time delivery/pickup only kitchen.

Earlier in January, F.I.S.H Poke Bar started taking delivery orders and now, the kitchen has expanded with Milk Money, Blue Crown Wings, Mac Royale and Melt 350.  All menu items can be ordered online via Doordash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and Postmates.