Ranalli's Under New Ownership; Nouveau Tavern Friday Lunch & Weekend Brunch; More

LINCOLN PARK—On the heels of opening Trellis in Lincoln Park, Four Corners Tavern Group has acquired pizza restaurant Ranalli's in the same neighborhood (the Ranalli's in Andersonville has different ownership). While the interior dining room is being remodeled (re-opening in January 2014) the carryout and delivery business will remain open for business. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Nouveau Tavern will launch a Friday business lunch beginning November 29 as well as weekend brunch this Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. [EaterWire]

LOOP—All day tomorrow, Franklin Tap will be running a number of Black Wednesday drink specials, ranging from $6 Guiness "Black List" drafts and eleven plus $4 craft cans, along with $7 glasses of wine. [EaterWire]

ROGERS PARK—Heartland Café, the vegetarian friendly neighborhood joint, is roaring back to life with a new menu featuring even more veggie, vegan and gluten-free items starting December 2. [Chicagoist]
[Photo: Ranalli's]