Pilsen Chef Forges On With Delivery In the Face of Uncertainty
2020 was trundling along well for chef Stephen Gillanders. S.K.Y., his acclaimed Pilsen restaurant, continued to draw diners from across the city three years after opening. He announced plans for his second restaurant, Apolonia, in January, and hoped to launch the South Loop European-Mediterranean spot by the end of the year. But on Sunday, March…
Steven Baer, Robert Melsher and Jonathan Hyman receive 2019 Power Broker Awards from CoStar
Chicago, IL (March 13, 2020) – Metro Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that three (3) of our brokers received the 2019 Top Retail Leasing Power Broker TM Award by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Steven Baer (Principal), Robert Melsher (Principal), and…
Taco Bell will test its alcohol-serving Cantina locations in the suburbs
Taco Bell will convert three of its traditional restaurants into Cantinas this year as part of a test to see if suburban consumers enjoy the more upscale locations as much as urbanites. The Yum Brands chain opened its first Cantina in 2015 as a way to appeal to customers who were spending their money on…
Wicker Park Neighbors Help Indoor Mini Golf Bar Clear Major City Hurdle
An indoor nine-hole miniature golf course and bar is one swing closer to opening in Wicker Park. Located at 1302 N. Milwaukee Ave, The Big Mini needs a zoning change in order to receive a building permit. And to receive a zoning change, they needed help from neighbors. The Wicker Park Committee voted unanimously Wednesday…
Weed-Themed Sub Chain Prepares to Ignite With Two Chicago Locations
A pot-inspired sandwich chain is coming to Chicago to capitalize on the buzz over legal recreational marijuana as Cheba Hut inches toward its debut in the city with two locations. One local franchisee has signed a lease in Wicker Park, the company confirmed, while another is working to lock down a space in Wrigleyville or…