Mercadito Concept at Talbott Hotel; Pecking Order to Debut at Dose Market; More

GOLD COAST—The team behind Mercadito and Tavernita will develop a new restaurant concept at the Talbott Hotel to open in the fall. A temporary restaurant, PT, will offer Latin-inspired American dishes in the meantime. [Crain's]

RIVER EAST—Kristine Subido will debut her Pecking Order chicken at Dose Market on May 13. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—A new cheap, fast service concept, ¡Hello Taco!, will open inside De Cero on Tuesday starting at 11:30 a.m. [@pennypollack]

BOYSTOWN—Elixir and Pastoral will team up on May 8 for a five-course Jameson whiskey and cheese tasting. Space is limited; RSVP.

UPTOWN—Weather pending, the Dock at Montrose will open May 1 for the summer season. [Uptown Update]