Potbelly's 'Secret Underground Menu' Revealed

Photo via midtownlunch.com

Thursday afternoon I somewhat set Twitter abuzz when I inquired about Potbelly's secret underground menu, which includes a bacon cheeseburger, Fireball and something called a Wrecking Ball.

Apparently this is very much a real thing, and while I couldn't find any details on Potbelly's website, one blogger uncovered the secret menu for your enjoyment. While I'm always down for A Wreck, I cannot wait to go back to try everything they're trying to keep secret.

Happy Ordering!

Brendan Sodikoff's Green St. Smoked Meats Opens 'Quietly' On Feb. 4

(Photo: Green St. Smoked Meats)

Head's up. Green St. Smoked Meats, the Texas-themed project from sensational restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff, opens Feb. 4.

If you're having trouble keeping up with all his projects—he's also the guy behind Au Cheval, Bavette's and Doughnut Vault—this is the venue that's all about BBQ.

All These 'No Guns Allowed' Signs Around Town Are Making Me Uncomfortable

When I think of someone walking into a Chicago restaurant or bar brandishing a gun—who is not a cop—all I can picture is John Wayne. In a 10-gallon hat. Strutting in cowboy boots. With a holster on his hip.

I don't want that image in my head, but it's now become a reality since Illinois passed the concealed carry law in 2013. The law went into effect on Jan. 5 and restaurants and bars all over town have been posting the above sign in their windows.

Juno Suffers Early Morning Fire & Is Out Of Commission For Now

Juno photo via ABC-7 Chicago.

The Lincoln Park apartment complex housing the popular Juno Sushi Restaurant on the first level suffered an early-morning fire, according to ABC-7 Chicago.

According to the report, the extra-alarm fire broke out early Friday morning and heavy smoke appeared on all three floors of the building. Thank goodness no injuries were reported, but residents are displaced for now. Just two weeks ago, the Chicago Tribune named Juno partner Jason Chan Restaurateur of the Year.

UPDATE: Here's an official Juno statement, which was posted on Facebook Friday evening:

JAM's Jeffrey Mauro, Moto's Homaro Cantu Join Forces to Open Berrista Coffee

Raspberry jelly doughnut from Berrista Coffee (Photo: Berrista Coffee)

Here's some pretty exciting news hot off the press.

JAM executive chef Jeffrey Mauro is partnering with Homaro Cantu (iNG, Moto) for that revolutionary new bakery, Berrista Coffee. That's the sweets shop featuring the "miracle berry" that's replacing sugar in most of the pastries.

Really, Chili's?! Restaurant's 'Robot' Hilariously Annoys Man By Text

OK, so this is actually pretty damn funny.

A dude posted a Craigslist ad in an effort to sell a $50 gift card from Chili's Bar & Grill. He listed his phone number so that potential buyers could call or text him. Chili's allegedly took him up on his offer and this is what happened next.

How much you wanna bet he doesn't do this again?!

So A Vegetarian Walks Into A Butcher Shop . . .

(Photo: 312 Dining Diva)

The Butcher & Larder chef/owner Rob Levitt muses in a Facebook status on what's apparently an annual custom . . .

This happened the same day Publican Quality Meats posted a smackdown response to PETA's anti-meat billboard located across the street from the shop.

'BabyGate' Happened At Alinea Saturday & Twitterverse Explodes In Response

The Grant Achatz tweet that set the Internet ablaze Saturday night (Photo: 312 Dining Diva)

After what happened this weekend it looks like I need to drag out this article again regarding small children and social graces in restaurants.

When I originally wrote it in 2013, I had restaurants like Blackbird, Naha and Perennial Virant in mind. No freaking way did I ever think someone would think to take a child—let alone an infant—to the likes of the three star Michelin rated Alinea (Check out this list of the best child-friendly restaurants in Chicago).

As soon as Alinea chef/partner Grant Achatz posted that already-infamous tweet around 7pm Saturday, the Internet exploded in response. I was pretty shocked with how many people were in defense of the parents—who allegedly had a last-minute babysitter cancellation.

Here are the Top 21 twitter responses of the night: