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Thanking friends and guests for their patronage, the restaurant announced its closure, effective Monday.

Beer fans can get a preview of the California Common-style lager at Thursday's release party.

Burst pipes last winter and a dog park under construction next door couldn't deter chef Ryan McCaskey.

Owner Joaquin Soler's expansion plans include Sunday brunch and a second, full-service restaurant.

The monthly event featuring food, clothing and art will likely rotate venues in coming months.

The West Loop restaurant will offer pourovers, tea, booze pairings and a "library" for browsing.

The Charlie Trotter protege will open La Diosa, a casual counter-service spot, in November.

The 13-pound dish from the '96 movie will be on the menu when the West Loop eatery opens in December.

Marc Malnati will welcome Ina Pinkney on Monday as his first customer.

The final batch of tickets goes on sale Wednesday for the Nov. 8 event at Urbanbelly.

The annual event is being held earlier this year as organizers hope for better weather.

Leadbelly sold the burger at its two locations to help celebrate the Gift Theatre's 10th anniversary.

Bridgeport's Ye Yuan and Caitlin Bauler started a business, Nali, selling China's popular crepe.

July sales of the Leadbelly burger will help the theater, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.