As seen in Crain's Chicago - New, Fresh, Interesting food at a value price is still a winner for new restaurants

That is exactly what the Bistro at the Kewaunee Innis doing:

"Despite downturn, restaurants keep coming: Key to survival now is value
Jerry Suqi, owner of Chicago restaurants Jam and Chickpea Photo: Erik Unger
By: Monica Ginsburg March 08, 2010



The sour economy is spoiling some people's appetite for restaurant fare. Even so, restaurateurs are still launching new eateries in and around Chicago.

In fact, Chicago is seeing something of a food renaissance. Specialty groceries such as Pastoral, the French Market at Ogilvie Station and Green Grocer Chicago are providing organic and locally grown products to the city's gourmet crowd. Local food-related Web sites such as Culinary Culture and Grub Street Chicago have become places to stay up-to-date on local restaurant news, trade recipes or chat about wine pairings.

Meanwhile, new eateries, from the Publican in West Town to Feast in the Gold Coast, keep springing up despite the worst economic downturn in decades.

The key to restaurant survival now, industry observers say, is delivering a well-prepared meal at the right price." Source: Despite downturn, restaurants keep coming: Key to survival now is value Crain's Chicago Business

"Despite downturn, restaurants keep coming: Key to survival now is value
Jerry Suqi, owner of Chicago restaurants Jam and Chickpea Photo: Erik Unger
By: Monica Ginsburg March 08, 2010

The sour economy is spoiling some people's appetite for restaurant fare. Even so, restaurateurs are still launching new eateries in and around Chicago.

In fact, Chicago is seeing something of a food renaissance. Specialty groceries such as Pastoral, the French Market at Ogilvie Station and Green Grocer Chicago are providing organic and locally grown products to the city's gourmet crowd. Local food-related Web sites such as Culinary Culture and Grub Street Chicago have become places to stay up-to-date on local restaurant news, trade recipes or chat about wine pairings.

Meanwhile, new eateries, from the Publican in West Town to Feast in the Gold Coast, keep springing up despite the worst economic downturn in decades.

The key to restaurant survival now, industry observers say, is delivering a well-prepared meal at the right price." Source: Despite downturn, restaurants keep coming: Key to survival now is value Crain's Chicago Business

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