Fire Guts Pasieka Bakery; 1/2 Priced Grub at Branch 27; More

AVONDALE—A fire broke out at Pasieka Bakery this morning, destroying the iconic shop that's been in business for more than 75 years. More than 150 firefighters and paramedics battled the fire for four hours; fortunately nobody was injured during the blaze. [Trib]

WEST TOWN—Every Monday night between 5 and 7, get half-priced starters and flat breads with the purchase of an alcoholic beverage at Branch 27. [EaterWire]

ANDERSONVILLE—Specialty grocer Urban Orchard opened on Clark Street, offering produce, meats, cheeses, pierogis, espresso and more. [Edgeville Buzz]

LINCOLN PARK—There is still space for Mon Ami Gabi's French Masters Wine Dinner Tuesday Sept. 13. The dinner, which also will feature a guest lecturer and slideshow from the Art Institute, starts at 6 p.m. and costs $65 a person. Call 773-348-8886 (or 630-472-1900 for the Oak Brook location) to reserve. [EaterWire]

Pasieka Bakery [Photo: Mark Susina/Flickr]