April Showers Bring On Perennial’s Powers

Paul Virant photo via Chicago Sun-Times.

Perennial Virant—with chef Paul Virant at the helm—is set to open in mid-May.

Eater's got a sneak preview of what to expect as far as the interior, and we've got the opening menu for you to peruse.

You'll love the fact that there's a $35 seasonal, three-course prix-fixe menu, plus 15 shareable plates ranging $8-$27.

It Totally Pays To Be A Firefighter!

The staff over at Grant Achatz's glorious new Next have likely heard just about every story imaginable from the more than 21,000 people trying to get reservations at the West Loop hot spot.

But we're betting they had no idea they'd get this one: