Parachute Resos; Ex-UIC Players Trying to Open a Spot; More

AVONDALE—One of the best new restaurants of the year, Parachute, is now accepting limited reservations. Contact them by phone after 1 p.m. daily for your shot at reserved seating instead of waiting. [Chicago Mag Newsletter]

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE—A group of ex-UIC basketball players are attempting to open a restaurant and bar, Bar 626, at 626 S. Racine. One neighborhood group is opposing it, however. [DNAinfo]

WICKER PARK—Head to Trenchermen next Tuesday for a five-course beer dinner with Belgian brewery St. Feuillien. The brewery's fourth-generation owner will be on hand for the $75 event. [EaterWire]