One Sixtyblue Reconcepting; RIA on Vacation; More

WEST LOOP—According to a late-afternoon tweet by the dining crew at TOC, one sixtyblue will close following dinner service on Saturday to reconcept. More news to follow. [Twitter]

GOLD COAST—RIA will be closed for their own winter break and will reopen Jan. 17. During that time, chef Danny Grant and GM Brian O'Connor will visit Paris to gain new inspiration at restaurants like Le Meurice and Pierre Gagnaire as well as at local markets and patisseries. [EaterWire]

BERWYN—Autre Monde Cafe will introduce a weekend brunch on Jan. 14 with a special sneak peek pop-up on Jan. 7. Check out the menu chefs Dan Pancake and Beth Partridge have come up with ... and try not to drool. Burrata and caviar?! [EaterWire]

GOLD COAST—Want to see the place in Italy where Tony Mantuano gained inspiration for his pizza crust at Bar Toma? Check out this slideshow. [Grub Street]