New Spot From Three Aces Should Open Next Week; Beards Nominations Underway; More

WEST TOWN—It "looks like" Charlatan, the new Italian restaurant from the Three Aces guys in the former West Town Tavern space, will open sometime next week, according to partner Lyle Aker as well as Chicago Magazine. Much more to come. [Chicago Mag]

EVERYWHERE—Nominations are now open for the 2015 James Beard Awards, the first James Beard ceremony to be held in Chicago. [EaterWire]

GREEKTOWN—($100) tickets are still available for Kouzina, the Greek festival and National Hellenic Museum fundraiser tomorrow that features many noteworthy chefs. They cost $125 at the door. [EaterWire]

GOLD COAST—Fat Rice's Abraham Conlon will be at Bar Toma on Monday for the restaurant's dough masters series. Three courses, beer, wine, and an opening reception are included in the $75 price. [EaterWire]