WEST LOOP—J. Wolf's Gold Coast restaurant Da Lobsta will be the next to set up shop at the French Market. Starting in early September, it'll serve similar varieties of lobster rolls as the original establishment. [Crain's]
BUCKTOWN—Is the Cafe Con Leche on 1732 N. Milwaukee shuttered? It has reportedly been dark for a week and some of the equipment has been removed. The location is under different ownership from the Logan Square Cafe Con Leche. [WPBIG]
STREETERVILLE—Tre Soldi is now open for brunch. Look for Italian dishes including pizza, carbonara, crepes with peaches, ricotta and honey, and scrambled eggs with truffles from the team behind Coco Pazzo. [Dish]
OAK BROOK—If you're a bocce enthusiast, head to the burbs September 21 and 22. Pinstripes is holding a wine dinner and multi-tiered bocce tournament for all skill levels and welcoming players from around the local area and country. Click here for more information, email to sign up, or call 630-575-8700 to make reservations. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH—Head to Shaw's Crab House tomorrow night for its first sake dinner. For $65, five courses will be paired with four sakes and Lindy Mangubat of Southern Wines & Spirits will impart sake wisdom. Call 312-527-2722 for reservations. [EaterWire]