WEST LOOP—Looks like City Winery, which was gunning for a prime State Street location, may have locked in a 28,000 square-foot space on Randolph Street and aims to open in the spring. [Crain's]
STREETERVILLE—After what seems like eons serving their iconic caviar staircase, Tru has made a change. Chef Anthony Martin introduced Coral Caviar, a gorgeous tasting of sturgeon caviar and roe on molded coral with abalone shells. Diners can select from six caviars and three roe, ranging in price from $12 up to $380. And apparently Graham Elliot digs it. [EaterWire]
LINCOLN SQUARE—The German-American/Oktoberfest kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. and begins both Saturday and Sunday at noon. The fest runs until 11 p.m. nightly. You better believe there's lots of beer gonna be drunk. [CSJ]
EVERYWHERE—Groupon is holding a "butcher, baker and candlestick maker" citywide promotion kicking off tomorrow at 12:01 a.m. The promo (click "all deals") will feature deals from more than two dozen food merchants as well as candle companies. [EaterWire]
WICKER PARK—Fat Pour, a beer-focused sports bar serving pizza and burgers, is taking over the former Adobo Grill spot. It's set to open in March. [Metromix via WPBIG]