It's not been a good couple of weeks for Chicago restaurants. 8 days after Kith and Kin closed unexpectedly, another shocker - Bistro 110, the Michigan Avenue French mainstay, is shutting down on August 4th. According to Chicago Magazine, Tony Mantuano, the Italian food impresario behind Spiaggia and Terzo Piano, will be revamping the property into an Italian bar, with "good espresso, homemade pastries, gelato to go, a mozzarella bar" and small plates. more ›

There have been so many Bastille Day events happening around town in the past few days you'd think the original thirteen colonies rebelled from France. Since there's a seeming load of Francophiles in town we've compiled a list of Bastille Day events and prix fixe menus for you to consider. more ›

Bistro 110 (110 E. Pearson, 312-266-3110) is hosting a Two Brothers beer tasting from 6-8;30 p.m. this evening. They'll be pouring Domaine Dupage, Dog Days Dortmunder Lager, Ebel's Weiss and Cane & Ebel. Light noshes including quiche lorraine, steamed mussels, cheese and charcuterie stations, frites, smoked pork loin and sauerkraut, and Bistro 110 house pizzas. Both Jim and Jason Ebel from Two Brothers will be on hand to lead the tasting. Cost is $25. more ›