Burger Boss and Rhine Hall Among This Week's Openings; Read the Summer House Menu

LAKEVIEW—The first city location of the Elmwood Park-based Burger Boss is now softly open in the Southport Corridor. The menu is exactly the same as the original location, save for the "Elmwood Park Boss" being renamed the "Southport Boss." The full opening is scheduled for Monday. [EaterWire]

WEST TOWN—The public will be able to taste house-made apple brandy tomorrow, as Rhine Hall opens the doors. There's only 10 seats inside the family-run distillery at 2010 W. Fulton. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Lafayette, a creole-cajun spot run by chefs Sahil Singh and Hiran Patel, opens today in the French Market. They're serving po' boys, crawfish pie, gumbo and shrimp etouffee as of now; beignets and a grits station are coming soon. [EaterWire]

EVANSTON—Dollop Coffee Co is opening its Evanston location (749 Chicago Ave.) on Monday. Look for Metropolis coffee, Fritz pastries, and Hoosier Mama pies. [Dish]

LINCOLN PARK—In case you missed this post yesterday, Summer House Santa Monica opens today at 4 p.m. Check out the full menu below. [EaterWire]