Renovated Inovasi Reopens Today; Michael Jordan's Steakhouse Culinary Clash Winner; more

LAKE BLUFF—After 9 days of remodeling that chef/owner John des Rosiers describes as "extensive," Inovasi, in north suburban Lake Bluff, has re-opened for business. The restaurant, open for five years, will be hosting a wine dinner next Tuesday, April 08 for $58 per person. You can view the menu for the wine dinner here and book your reservations here. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—The winner of the Culinary Clash at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse is Kennieth Hunter, a culinary student at Le Cordon Bleu. Hunter and his sous chef Brandon Vandedrink will join Jordan's chef Craig Couper to compete in the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Ultimate Culinary Clash in San Francisco and received a $1,500 scholarship. The champion currently works in southern suburb Country Club Hills at D.A.'s Deli and Dining. [EaterWire]

LOOP—Last week we reported on the menus for Adamus Lounge at the Silversmith Hotel and today both the lounge and the hotel are officially open for business. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—President Barack Obama is going to be in Chicago tomorrow to host a round-table at Chicago Cut Steakhouse. President Obama will later host a benefit dinner for the Democratic National Committee in Lincoln Park. Expect traffic delays. [EaterWire]