Al's Beef, Olive Mediterranean Grill, 2nd Street Bistro

AVONDALE—Consider this a shutter/plywood report: Tore's Italian Beef & Pizza (2804 N. Western) has closed, but an Al's Beef is going into its space. According to Al's website, it's just "coming soon." [LTH Forum]

LINCOLN PARK—Olive Mediterranean Grill, currently open at 201 N. Clark, will open a second location at 1001 W. North Avenue next to NYC Bagel Deli. The new location should be ready in about two weeks, according to a staffer at Clark Street, and then they'll start looking for a third spot. [EaterWire]

HIGHLAND PARK— Stash's owner Bobby Dubin recently opened 2nd Street Bistro (1825 2nd St.), calling itself Highland Park's first BYO restaurant. Chef Michael Gottlieb has created a menu focusing on local, sustainable and organic cuisine where everything is under $20. [EaterWire]

Al's Beef on Ontario [Photo: Yelp]