Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The 10 topics that most interested readers during the past year were stories about local eateries, noteworthy crimes, unfortunate accidents and exceptional residents.
Now that the year is nearing its end, it offers an opportunity to look back on which stories most interested Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch readers. What story did you follow most closely? 1. C.J. Arthur’s closed in September, but the space could soon be home to a new gastropub. Residents must have felt down after we reported that C.J. Arthur’s, one of Wilmette’s few live music spots, would be closing its doors at the end September after serving the North Shore for 23 years. Yet, less than three months later, we broke a story that a group of eight Wilmette families had leased the former C.J. Arthur’s storefront with an aim to turn the space into a new gastropub by late next spring. News of a potential family-friendly tavern and eatery serving “…
Monday, September 3, 2012
Catch up on news you may have missed, from new businesses opening to locals going on to win gold at the Olympics and playing a major role in Sofia Coppola's latest movie!
1. Gilson’s Owner Developing Second Restaurant in Wilmette Gilson’s fans seeking quality food at a lower price point can look forward to the opening of The Big Black Dog Tavern & Grill in Wilmette this fall. 2. Conor Dwyer Wins Gold in Olympic 800-Meter Relay Read all articles about the Olympic gold medalist who grew up in Winnetka and attended Loyola Academy. Find out what he says about his North Shore supporters! 3. Kenilworth’s Joseph Sears School, Best Public School in Cook County Kenilworth’s Joseph Sears School took the top spot for best elementary school in Cook County, while New Trier Township High School was ranked the second best public high school in Cook County behind Glenbrook North High School. See how other Wilmette Public …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Shop local and support your neighborhood businesses in the New Trier Township. Here's a list of all the new stores that opened in 2012.
Although the economy hasn't quite bounced back to its glory days, business growth in the New Trier Township is booming, with multiple businsses moving to the area in 2012. With the exception of Glencoe, the communities all have vacancy rates below the 9.5 percent average for the Chicago area. Many of the communities have vacancy rates more in line with the boom days of 2004 to 2007. So, as a quick reminder, here are a few new businesses Patch has been following after they opened in 2012, including a few more slated to open soon. Have you checked them out yet? Click on the business' names and give them a review on Patch! Also, which upcoming business are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments. Located in Wilmette on Lake Avenue, …
Monday, August 20, 2012
The Big Black Dog Tavern & Grill is expected to open this fall.
Gilson’s fans seeking quality food at a lower price point can look forward to the opening of The Big Black Dog Tavern & Grill in Wilmette this fall. Operated by Gilson’s co-owner Chuck Rometty, the family-friendly restaurant will take over The Crystal Cave’s former location at 1141 Central Ave. Its menu will blend barbecue and upscale bar food paired with wine and a list of about 50 beers from around the world. While entrees at Gilson’s peak at $28.95, no dishes at The Big Black Dog will cost more than $19.99. “If they like the way we do things here, they’re going to really like the Big Black Dog Tavern,” Rometty said. “We’re going to focus on food quality and a great customer experience and still keep it a neighborhood place with great …
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Rock House and The Big Black Dog Tavern and Grill, which is expected to open this fall, both received liquor licenses.
Wilmette trustees approved liquor licenses for The Rock House and The Big Black Dog Tavern Tuesday as part of the consent agenda. The Rock House, which currently serves as a musician practice space, live music venue and coffee shop, plans to begin serving beer and wine in mid- to late-August. The spot plans to meet with brewers in the fall to add a custom microbrew to the menu. Owner Chris Karabas said the goal is to make The Rock House a place where locals can come before or after dinner to have a drink and listen to music. Watch a video of Karabas talking about making his dreams come true. The owner of Gilson’s is behind The Big Black Dog Tavern and Grill, which is under construction now and expected to open this fall in the former …
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
With the Chicago Bears set to play, Gilson's of Wilmette readies beer deals.
It’s not just football fans who are excited that the NFL lockout came to an end on Monday afternoon. Many local businesses are breathing a collective sigh of relief after players and owners finally came to an agreement and will start the 2011 NFL regular season on time. “We decided that during this fall we’re going to start doing some beer deals for Monday Night Football,” said Maria Callegari, manager at Gilson’s. “Now that the lockout is over, that will help our business because people will come in to watch the game.” When the lockout started back in early March, restaurants and sports bars throughout the Chicagoland area worried that the lack of an NFL season would have a dire effect on revenues. While college football would still draw …
Mark Anderson (Autofill)
9:04 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Forgot to mention I've been looking at my dirty plate for 15 mins now. One of the worst restaurants I've EVER been too more ›