Big Jones Opens Patio; Xoco Serving Iced Chocolate; More!

ANDERSONVILLE—Big Jones officially opened its 20-seat backyard patio, fashioned with hanging plants and palm trees and soon will add copper lanterns to complete its New Orleans French Quarter vibe. [EaterWire]

EVERYWHERE—The Wall Street Journal calls Chicago the second most-important wine city in the country (behind New York, a point argued in the article) and highlights some great wine shops and restaurants with fantastic wine programs. [WSJ]

WEST TOWN—After a couple of practice runs over the weekend, the Black Sheep officially opens for dinner starting Tuesday night. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Xoco will now serve an iced chocolate drink to complement the hot chocolate Rick Bayless serves there. [Twitter via Grub Street]