Chicago Restaurant Openings

Buzz Bait Docks in Old Town; Devon Gets New Bengali Seafood Spot; More

King Cafe expands to the Board of Trade and Zaytune opens third restaurant.

by Ashok Selvam@Shokdiesel Aug 24, 2015, 4:20pm CDT

Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty.

OLD TOWN— Buzz Bait Taqueria, the fish taco restaurant from Lou Malanti's, with an assist from Kamehachi, opened over the weekend. It's Marc Malnati's first non-pizza restaurant. Status: Certified open, 1529 N. Wells St.

ROGERS PARK— Mithai Restora, a Bengali restaurant that centers on fish (but serves other delicacies, too) is serving their buffet on Devon Avenue. The Indian restaurant is from the owner of the shuttered Radhuni Indian Kitchen. Status: Certified open, 2741 N. Devon St. [Reader]

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SOUTH LOOP— King Cafe Gourmet & Go, a Gold Coast coffee shop, has opened a location inside the Chicago Board of Trade. They serve Metropolis coffees with a line of baked goods and sandwiches. Status: Certified open, 141 W. Jackson Blvd, First floor.

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NORTH CENTER— Zaytune Mediterranean Grill now has three locations, as they've opened in North Center. The other two are in Bridgeport and McKinley Park where they serve wraps, shawarma and other favorites. Status: Certified open, 4322 N. Western Ave.