Alu Wine Bar on NE MLK opened to great fanfare back in 2007. Though it was a very cool, romantic space, the food never lived up to the atmosphere, and they closed in 2009.  Later the same year, they reopened under new owners and a new … [Read more...]

Note: 10/2010 - Alu has closed again. Alu, the failed bar/restaurant on NE MLK, has reopened. From a press release: We wish to invite you to the reincarnation of Alu Wine Bar & Lounge opening today, Monday, July 27th. Although the name … [Read more...]

Unemployment has hit 10.1%. Suzie Orman, financial "adviser", was on the Oprah show, and said that people should stop eating in restaurants to save money. Wait a minute. She wants us to boycott an industry that supports 14 million people? This is … [Read more...]

Barista, Billy Wilson's new coffee shop is now open in the old Acorn spot at 539 NW 13th street. He's got some beautiful equipment including a stunning vacuum pot, and coffee from Stumptown, Ecco Caffe and Chicago's Intelligentsia - you can pick … [Read more...]