New Executive Chef at the InterContinental; Robust River North Opens Tomorrow

MAGNIFICENT MILE—The InterContinental Magnificent Mile named Randy Reed as the new executive chef today. Reed also worked at Intercontinentals in San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Cleveland. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—South Side coffee outpost Robust Coffee Lounge is opening shop tomorrow in the old Blue13 space on 416 W. Ontario. Alterra Roasters is their exclusive bean provider, look for products from Brown Sugar Bakery, Puffs of Doom, and Hoosier Mama too. [EaterWire]

SOUTH LOOP—CTA riders have a new food option in the Roosevelt station. Butterfield Kitchen is open, they serve a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and drinks as of now. [Sloopin]

RIVER NORTH—Stop into Untitled Wednesday evening for a Chateau La Nerthe wine maker dinner. Five courses, including seared foie gras and monkfish cassoulet, run $100 with wine pairings. Call the restaurant for reservations. [EaterWire]