Fire Sale This Weekend at Tizi Melloul

Now that Girl & the Goat is off to a great start, two of its main partners can concentrate on their next big project: the space once occupied by Tizi Melloul at 531 N. Wells St.

First things first, according to Kevin Boehm, one of the guys behind Boka Restaurant Group (which also owns Boka, Landmark Grill + Lounge and Perennial), is clearing out all the old resto's Mediterranean and North African decor this weekend.

More Kudos for Hot Doug's

(Photo: Hot Doug's)


Too bad Hot Doug's is closed for vacation until August 25 because I'm totally craving one of their signature encased-meat sandwiches after this latest honor.

Food Network Magazine named the Northwest Side spot one of the Top Ten Regional Classics in America.

They earned props for having the Best Hot Dog Menu:

Big Props for The Purple Pig!

The Purple Pig's whimsical charcuterie offering. (Photo: The Purple Pig)


We're not surprised one bit that Mag Mile sensation The Purple Pig made Bon Appétit's prestigious The 10 Best New Restaurants in America list, but we are surprised they're the only Chicago resto that made the cut (Hello, Balsan, Big Star, Gilt Bar?!).

Here's what they had to say about the bustling eatery best known for pork-focused dishes:

BLT Bonanza is Back!

Who doesn't love a good, crispy BLT?!

The Old School BLT Bonanza returns as a component of the annual TomatoFest, happening all over town August 23-Sept. 19.

R. Kelly Sets Off Shrine in Surprise Concert!

R. Kelly performs a surprise concert at The Shrine Friday as "106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz stands by. (Photos: Richard Pack)


"106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz was the special guest at ClubNet360.com's Friday night party at The Shrine, but she brought along a mega celebrity who sent the South Loop nightclub into a frenzy.

Not only did R&B star R. Kelly hit the stage to greet the crowd, but he also performed an impromptu hour-and-a-half long concert, according to ClubNet360.com's head honcho Teddy Gilmore.

Foss is out at Lockwood

Phillip Foss, former executive chef at Lockwood (Photo: Lockwood)


One of the most prominent chefs in the city is out of a job.

Phillip Foss was dismissed from his executive chef position at Lockwood Friday.

He wrote this on his blog:

It's a Foss Family Affair with Food Trucks

Kenni and Phillip Foss of Foss Family Food Trucks. (Photo: Phillip Foss)


Since it's technically illegal for food trucks to roam the streets of Chicago, one culinary-focused family has decided to jump into the next big trend: the pop-up restaurant.

Phillip Foss—who's better known as the executive chef of Lockwood—and his wife, Kenni, have forged forward with their Foss Family Food Trucks concept.

If Snoop Was a Chef . . .

. . . he'd fit right in one particular kitchen inside a popular Chicago restaurant, according to a few details in this article from Eater.com.

They recently interviewed Jean-Luc Naret, the director of the Michelin Guide, and he had this to say about the ahem, funny smell wafting through the air: