Soups in the Loop Truck; Taverna 750's New Chef; More

ON THE ROAD—Soups in the Loop, the latest food truck to hit the streets, starting selling its various soups—chicken noodle, chicken and wild rice, Italian stew—this week. Each comes with fresh baked bread. Follow their whereabouts @soupsintheloop. [Thrillist]

LAKEVIEW—Christopher Coker (IPO, Andiamo Italia in Dearborn, Mich.,), is the new exec chef at Taverna 750. He rolls out a new spring menu April 16 and cocktail list that was collaborated on with Tim Lacey of Angel Share's Mixology (and Ada Street). [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—On April 18, Vertigo Sky Lounge will hold a fundraiser for the victims February's horrific tornadoes that ripped through Southern Illinois. Tix range between $25 and $500 and are 100 percent tax deductible. The Svedka-hosted event goes from 5:30 to 7:30. [EaterWire]