(RE)OPENINGS + CLOSINGS: Bread & Co. closed both locations at Fairbanks and Lotte Market on Oct. 22 and will reopen on Friday, Oct. 29, as part of the Tous Les Jours bakery franchise … Itsa Chicken! soft-opened on Tuesday outside Whiskey Lou’s Lounge across from Sideward Brewing in the Milk District. Chef Trent Robinson, formerly of Luma and Prato, is the fry guy … Lombardi’s Seafood is closing its café and expanding the retail market to include more prepared grab-and-go items … La Boutique by La Femme du Fromage is now open from Thursday through Sunday on the top floor of East End Market, selling “artisan products with a French flair.” As we reported in July, the second-floor space also includes a cocktail lounge and a rotating chef’s table … Bad As’s Sandwiches is trading one location for another, announcing it will be moving into the proposed “Holden Hub” on South Orange Avenue in Edgewood. The Holden Hub — projected opening March 2022 — will also house Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and SoDo Wine, along with spots for seven other vendors.
EVENTS: Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar will celebrate Day of the Dead from Friday, Oct. 29, through Tuesday, Nov. 2, with a special ghost pepper (get it?) infused tequila cocktail for $10 … Ivanhoe Brewing hosts their “Brew & View” movie series to commemorate Day of the Dead with Disney’s Coco on Nov. 5 … Tickets for Cows ‘N Cabs (Nov. 13) are still available, featuring tastings from more than 25 local restaurants with wine, beer, cocktails and live music. Price is $140 and includes unlimited food and beverage.
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This article appears in Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2021.