Roxie's By The Slice Interior Photo Courtesy of Facebook

Many have been asking about the opening of Bucktown's newest pizzeria and it sounds as if Friday, November 21st is their target opening date. Owned by restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff, Roxie's Pizza By The Slice has taken over the former home of Cafe Con Leche at 1732 N. Milwaukee Avenue and have made it all their own.

Joining the ranks of Piece Pizzeria, Dimo's, Santullo's and Lou Malnati's just a couple of blocks away, Roxie's will bring their own style to pizzas. According to a report published earlier by DNAInfo, 28 inch Brooklyn-style pizzas will be cooked on a stone deck with only 8 slices per pie. That will result in a sizable slice of pizza for a cost per piece of $4.50. Eight different rotating toppings will be available. There will also be 14 beers on tap available by the glass or pitcher and sooda will also be available.

Roxie's By The Slice will open each day at 12pm and will stay open until the pizza runs out. Whatever time that may be. Look for Roxie's to open as early as this Friday in Bucktown. 

Brendan Sodikoff's Roxie's Pizza Joint Aims To Open Friday in Wicker Park [DNAInfo]

Chicagoist Celebrates 10 Years 

The time to RSVP has ended but the party is public so if you arrive early, you still may be able to join Chicagoist's 10 Year Anniversary Party at Emporium Arcade in Wicker Park. 

Music from Daniel Wade and Matt Roan!

Hosted bar courtesy PBR, Sailor Jerry and Monkey Shoulder!

Food Truck Fare from Salsa Truck and DonerMen!

Charity raffle to benefit 826CHI.

Emporium Arcade Bar (Wicker Park location)
1366 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 9:00 PM -Friday, October 24, 2014 at 2:00 AM (CDT)

photo via Facebook

Wicker Wire: It's official. Big Star's sister restaurant Dove's Luncheonette opened their doors for business bright and early this morning at 1545 N. Damen Avenue directly next to Big Star in the former Cipolina space. So what can you expect to find at one of Wicker Park's most highly anticipated new restaurants? 

Owned by the team behind Violet Hour and Big Star (The Publican, Blackbird), the neighborhood's new counter service diner is serving food morning, noon and night set to the sounds of 1960's-1970's soul and blues. You'll find Mexican-inspired soul food and a tequila and mezcal-focused bar program. 

See you there.

PS If you'd like to take a peek at the menu, Eater Chicago has it here.

image courtesy of Links Taproom via Facebook

Links Taproom, an All-American craft beer and sausage-based bar, plans to open very soon in the space formerly Bin Wine Café at 1559 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park according to an update posted on their Facebook page. Plans to open (finally) are scheduled for the evening of January 11, 2014. 

Links Taproom will feature 36 All-American beers on tap, four All-American cask beers on beer engines, 40-ish All-American craft beers in large format bottles and about 10 by can. Five different types of wine will be available as well but the focus will definitely be on the beer.

Buried Alive Fries: topped with Italian sausage, bacon, cheddar, giardiniera, and green onions. Photo courtesy of Links Taproom.

Chef Andrew Kern has created the menu with 8 different types of links available including: Chicago Steak & Ale (sirloin, bacon, Bell’s Amber Ale, horseradish), bratwurst (veal pork shoulder, toasted spices, whole milk) and vegan (Portobello mushrooms, black beans, tamari, extra virgin olive oil). Snacks including: hand-cut fires, cheese curds, beer cheese soup, fried pickles, roasted peanuts, white bean hummus etc. will also be available. Brunch will be offered shortly after opening.

Links Taproom To Open Mid-December in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood [BWW Food & Wine]

Image courtesy of The Monarch.

All you craft beer fans know Chicago Craft Beer Week kicked off last Thursday with over 250 establishments participating throughout Chicago. And the festivities continue through this Thursday.

But for Chicago Blackhawk Fans, we know you'll want to catch the game tonight too. So where can you do both?  How about The Monarch, Fat Pour, 6 Degrees,  Bar Bar Black Sheep and more.

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Let the festivities begin. Tonight head to Club Lucky (1824 W. Wabansia) where you can enjoy their beautiful award-winning decorations while sipping on delicious martinis for only $6 bucks. Martini Party.

Also tonight. Don your best (ugliest) holiday sweater and head to the Division Ale House (1942 W. Division Street) for a few selections from Petaluma, California’s Lagunitas Brewing Company. Ugly Sweater Party.

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