Manion Goes Southern; Bon App's Knowlton; More

BUCKTOWN—While the Southern Mac & Cheese Store officially opened last week, the Southern just named John Manion chef-in-residence of its Bucktown spot while he works on his own forthcoming place. Pop in for curried goat with butternut squash grits and pickled peaches. [EaterWire]

ONLINE—The Feast chatted up Bon Appetit's Andrew Knowlton while in town for Chicago Gourmet on the state of anonymous critics, his picks for best new U.S. restaurants and the need for more Szechuan places. [The Feast]

WEST LOOP—Tickets go on sale Wednesday morning at 11 CST for Stephanie Izard's book release party on Oct. 5. [EaterWire]

BUCKTOWN—Chefs Scott Jambrosek (La Sardine) and Oliver Poilevey (Le Bouchon) will host a $50 BYO six-course pop-up at Le Bouchon on Oct. 2. Call 321-421-2800 to reserve seating between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. [EaterWire]

Southern Mac & Cheese Store [Photo: Urban Daddy]