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A New Rick Bayless Spot On West Randolph?

By Anthony Todd in Food on Jul 10, 2013 9:00PM

Whenever Rick Bayless is involved, even the tiniest rumor is sure to spread fast. The lastest: The celebrity chef is supposedly negotiating for a space along trendy West Randolph Street.

Chicago Real Estate Daily reports that Bayless is in negotiations to lease space at 900 W. Randolph, a small storefront on the corner of Randolph and Peoria. We hope that the venerable N&G Produce Company (a fixture for almost a century) hasn't finally decided to close, because it's right next door to that site.

A spokesman for Bayless declined to comment. We'll keep an eye on this story as it develops.