Briciola Courtyard, Schmear, Drinkingbird, More Open

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE—Briciola, a new BYO Italian spot by chef Mario Maggi (opening Bice chef) in the former Jam location (937 N. Damen), opened two weeks ago, but they just opened up the adjacent courtyard for tree-covered al fresco dining. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—Want to go back in time to a '60s drinking lounge done right? The Drinkingbird opened recently near the intersection of Clybourn and Webster and RedEye says things are spot on. [RedEye]

LAKEVIEW—Schmear (3738 N. Broadway), a cute new bagel shop on the north end of Boystown, is now officially open and offers kosher catering. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—Batters & Berries (2748 N. Lincoln), a breakfast and lunch spot promising to serve fresh, wholesome and hearty fare during breakfast and lunch, opened its doors this morning at 8 a.m. [Thrillist]

WICKER PARK—Looking for a cute neighborhood spot for pretty authentic Italian? Hit Nando Milano Trattoria, opened recently by a cousin of the owner of Riccardo's Trattoria. [Chicago Pipeline]

WEST ROGERS PARK—Bangkok Wok, a new Thai place that replaced Ben Tre Cafe, is now open at 3146 W. Touhy. [EaterWire]

RAVENSWOOD—La Amistad has re-opened at 1914 W. Montrose. [LTH Forum]

Briciola [Photo: Urban Daddy]