I've been getting a lot of raves about Beleza, Riccardo Ullio's (left) new Brazilian cocktail lounge and restaurant. This really is the most unusual restaurant to open in our city in memory and, as a commenter on my earlier post says, it's going to be hard to get a table when Ullio actually puts a sign on the place. Make a reservation now. ...
My apologies to Erick Newman, the owner of Lamplighter Cafe, whose name I misspelled here and in my review. ...
Zocalo, the popular taqueria in Midtown and Grant Park, has debuted some new menu items â a couple of burritos and a few other dishes. Honestly, the one burrito I've tried was a hodgepodge of flavors and not very well assembled. I'm still waiting for the promised new menu of tacos, not that I will ever tire of the al pastor here. ...
Dale writes: "Whatâs the story on Spice? I walk past it several nights each week and see lights and tables set, but never any actual people." It's been closed for some time and, as far as I know, there are no plans to reopen right now. ... Another reader writes that the popular Ali-Oli in Around Lenox seems to have closed. Indeed, I've tried to call numerous times and the voice mailbox has been full for a week. I hope it's temporary!