Bridgeport Pasty Truck Opening Bakery; Chicago Chef Week Participants Announced

BRIDGEPORT—Even though it's legal (although difficult) to cook on food trucks now, Bridgeport Pasty is going the old school brick-and-mortar route. The space will open in the spring at 3142 S. Morgan, feature solar panels to match the electric-powered truck, which will remain open. [TOC]

CHICAGO—Chicago Chef Week, like a restaurant week with some of the hottest chef-driven concepts in town, announced this year's details today. It'll be from March 17-22 and feature three-course lunch ($22) and dinner ($44) options at more than 70 local restaurants. [EaterWire]

CHICAGO—The Daily Meal released its list of the 101 Best Restaurants in America today. Chicago representatives include Girl & the Goat (9), Alinea (14), and Publican (35). [The Daily Meal]

RIVER NORTH—Union Sushi + Barbecue Bar launched a jumbo bento box today. 12 compartments house everything from roasted cauliflower to nigiri to dumplings to beef tongue to steamed egg custard for $50. [EaterWire]

Photo: Bridgeport Pasty location [Facebook]