LOOP—Look for an Al's Beef to open at 234 S. Wabash in "two or three weeks" depending on construction. It will be the ninth downtown location for the Italian beef chain. [DNAinfo/EaterWire]
ROSCOE VILLAGE—The Lush Wines and Spirits at 2232 W. Roscoe, which previously only had booze for retail, is now serving in-house. Beginning with wine by the glass tonight (read the full list below), they'll start serving beer and cocktails next week to complement the in-house small plates. [EaterWire]
SOLDIER FIELD—Tickets are still available to drink on the field at the home of the Bears at this Saturday's American Beer Classic. Click here to find one. [EaterWire]
FULTON MARKET—After serving 16 "courses of black" in 2012, Moto will serve 13 "courses of white" on May 29. Click here for tickets to the $225 dinner. [EaterWire]
Site of new Al's Beef [Photo: citydata.com]