Justin Large Taco at Mercadito; Tim Lacey at Sprout; More

RIVER NORTH—During May, all Mercadito locations will feature the Taco de Ostiones, fried oyster tacos with spicy radish slaw, by Big Star's Justin Large for the restaurant's Tacos for Strength program, benefitting Share Our Strength. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—Tim Lacey, late of Ada Street, is now the beverage director at Sprout. [@pennypollack]

LAKEVIEW—Angelina Ristorante (3561 N. Broadway) is now serving lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring dishes like caprese salad, panini, housemade pasta and more. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Intelligentsia at 1871 inside the Merchandise Mart has its grand opening tomorrow, May 2. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Kotel Kosher, a strictly kosher food vendor offering grab-and-go deli and grocery items, will open inside the Chicago French Market on May 15. The opening will be officiated by Yona Metzger, Israel's chief rabbi. [EaterWire]