Walton Leaves Markethouse; The Morseland Owes $100K

STREETERVILLE—Chef Scott Walton is leaving Markethouse, the farm-to-table-themed restaurant in the Doubletree Hotel, to open a new project this spring. [GS]

CHICAGO—The folks behind the high-end burger chain Tom & Eddie's are setting their sights on the city for their next location. They're currently open in Lombard and Geneva, a Naperville location is coming in a few weeks. [Crain's]

ROGERS PARK—The Morseland, the now-shuttered neighborhood bar, continues to have troubles. They reportedly owe the state over $100,000 in back taxes. [DNA Info]

EVERYWHERE—The end-of-year lists continue, as Time Out releases their list of the 100 things they ate and drank this year. Highlights include the brunch tower at Allium and the stuffed falafel at Al Mawal. [Time Out]