Leopold's Belgian Independence; Barry's Spot Shuttered; American Junkie Update; More

WEST TOWN—Between today and July 21, celebrate Belgian independence at Leopold with a $50 five-course beer dinner. [Steve Dolinsky]

EDGEWATER—Barry's Spot, a popular pizza joint at 5757 N. Broadway, was shuttered by the city for health code violations, including rodent droppings. [Edgeville Buzz]

RIVER NORTH—American Junkie, an Arizona import first talked about in early January, will likely open in late February of 2013 at 15 W. Illinois. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Bar Umbriago is now open for lunch weekdays between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. In addition, it'll offer a 15 percent restaurant and bar industry discount on food and booze on Mondays and Tuesdays, but you need to show a business card as proof. [EaterWire]

Leopold [Photo: Barry Brecheisen]