Caffe Oliva Opens; Pump Room's Ice Trike; J. Parker Closer to Opening; More

STREETERVILLE—Caffe Oliva, the new Mediterranean-inspired lakefront cafe by the folks behind the Dock at Montrose, is now officially open for business at Ohio Street Beach. [EaterWire]

ON THE LAKE—Look out for the Public Hotel's Ice Tricycle, which will be doling out free Pump Room non-alcoholic popsicles (ginger margarita, raspberry lychee bellini, thyme lemonade, etc) at North Avenue and Oak Street beaches between 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays starting July 14 through Aug. 5. And 20 people each weekend will get a "golden ticket" good for $15 off at the hotel's bars. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—It looks like the wait is over and that the J. Parker, the new rooftop lounge atop the Hotel Lincoln, may open next weekend. [Urban Daddy]

RIVER NORTH—Tavernita kicks off brunch this Sunday, July 15 at 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch favorites with a Latin twist. [EaterWire]

ELSTON CORRIDOR—Ada Street will host ping pong tourneys on Sundays at 6 p.m. starting July 22 and going through Sept. 9. Entry is $15 a person, which includes a house cocktail. Only 16 competitors each week so sign up now via email. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar (230 W. Erie) is hosting its Cocktail Hour Lives this Saturday from 5 to 6:30 with $1 oysters, $2 beef filet skewers and $3 shrimp tempura

[Photo: Caffe Oliva]