UKRAINIAN VILLAGE—Signage is up at The Winchester and chef Greg Bastien says they're hoping to open the all-day spot for breakfast before Christmas and lunch before the new year. They're also in the final stages of a Kickstarter campaign, ending Thursday. [EaterWire]
FULTON MARKET—Gramercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony will be joining Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas at The Aviary on December 9 for an event revolving around The Gramercy Tavern Cookbook. Tickets run $135 and include food and drink stations and signed copies; two seatings are available. [EaterWire]
GOLD COAST—Tommy Sheean has been promoted from sous chef to executive chef of The Drawing Room, replacing Rodney Staton. According to a release, Sheean "enjoys the challenge of finding ways to translate (Southern comfort food) to a fine dining atmosphere." [EaterWire]
BOYSTOWN—The Chicago Diner is marking the release of The New Chicago Diner Cookbook with a free book release party on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the Center on Halsted (at Waveland). RSVP here. [EaterWire]
[Photo: The Winchester]