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Eater
2 days ago
- Business
- Eater
A New Italian Spot Hopes to Comfort Lincoln Park After The End of Tarantino's 30-Year-Run
Another Lincoln Park stalwart fell by the wayside when Tarantino's closed in March, ending three decades along Armitage Avenue. The neighborhood's restaurant scene has seen changes in recent times, and three decades seems to be a magic number. Pizza Capri closed its own 30-year run earlier this year when it moved to Avondale. Goose Island Beer Co. moved on from its original brewpub, relocating to the Salt Shed earlier in 2024 after a 35-year run on Clybourn. As Tarantino's wished farewell to its clientele, word spread that Cornerstone Restaurant Group planned to open a new project in the space. Cornerstone's Chicago-area restaurants include chef and partner Bill Kim's Urbanbelly, The Table at Crate, and Bill Kim's Ramen Bar inside Time Out Market Chicago. Cornerstone is also known for its partnership with Michael Jordan, running MJ's Mag Mile steakhouse, plus locations across the country and South Korea. In Lincoln Park, the company wants to retain Tarantino's customers and lure new ones with Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian, pegged for a summer opening at 1112 W. Armitage Avenue. Executive chef Matt Eckfield worked with Kim, splitting about 13 years at Belly Shack (the chef's shuttered Puerto Rican and Korean restaurant in Bucktown) and Belly Q (the shuttered Korean barbecue-style spot in West Loop). Eckfield left Chicago for New York's Major Food Group, working as one of the conglomerate's executive chefs, spending nearly 12 years with its famous Italian American brands like Carbone, Contessa, and ZZ's Club. Eckfield is hopeful to make use of produce from Green City Market, the farmers market held weekly in the summer, just east of the restaurant and toward the lake. Eckfield wouldn't spill on menu specifics other than saying customers, including Tarantino's regulars, will recognize the food. Expect a mix of pastas made on premises and seasonal veggies. There will be sandwiches. Eckfield is excited to pump out some focaccia, saying that while most anyone can make the flatbread, few folks can bake focaccia that actually tastes good. 'There's not going to be tweezer work,' the chef says. Former Boka Restaurant Group pastry chef Casey Doody is handling dessert recipes with gelato, cakes, and more. So Lincoln Park is experiencing a renaissance. Dimmi Dimmi, which means 'tell me, tell me,' in Italian, should open in late July or early August. Another notable nearby opening comes near the busy Halsted and Clybourn intersection, where a group of experienced restaurant veterans is working on Brick & Mortar inside the former Golden Ox and Burger Bar space. Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian , 1112 W. Armitage Avenue, planned for a late July or early August opening Sign up for our newsletter.
Eater
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
7 New Boston Restaurant and Bars You've Gotta Try
This monthly column highlights notable restaurant openings in and around Boston. Catch up on more news about Boston restaurant openings right here. Know of a new or soon-to-open restaurant that should be on Eater Boston's radar? Get in touch here . Brookline: Cocktails and crepes? Say less. Bar Lunette, a cozy French bar from Nick Mallia, who is also the operating partner of the adjacent Paris Creperie, is now open in Coolidge Corner. 278A Harvard Street East Boston: An Eastie outpost of North End cafe Caffe Dello Sport debuted in Orient Heights this month. 973 Saratoga Street East Boston: Restaurateur Raffaele Scalzi — who is also a co-owner in the newly renovated Italian American restaurant Pazza on Porter, also in the neighborhood — has expanded with the launch of Koro Ramen & Sushi, a takeout ramen and sushi spot in Jeffries Point. 329 Sumner Street Downtown Boston: Koko Coffee, a local chain of coffee shops, has expanded with a larger, sit-down location at North Station. 226 Causeway Street Somerville: New Vietnamese coffee shop Poundhouse is serving up specialty coffee drinks like cà phê trứng (creamy egg coffee) and cà phê muối (salted coffee), plus bánh mì, spring rolls, bagels, and toasts, in Ball Square. 703 Broadway Cambridge: There has been a bunch of new wine bars opening around Boston lately, and we're here for it. The latest to join the group? Zusammen, from the ace team behind neighborhood grocer Momma's, is now open in North Cambridge. The bar is only open on Fridays and Saturdays for now, and it is walk-in service only. 2322 Massachusetts Avenue Watertown: Arsenal Yards welcomes the Mighty Squirrel Taproom and Tapas, a summer-ready, 7,000-square-foot space from the crowd-favorite brewery. It's situated along the Charles River and boasts a gigantic outdoor patio. 102 Arsenal Yards Boulevard Sign up for our newsletter.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Marc Copani talks journey from WWE's controversial Muhammad Hassan to history teacher: ‘Blurred the lines'
Marc Copani was on the verge of potentially becoming a world champion in WWE before arguably the company's most controversial character collided with real-life tragedy Copani, an Italian American, had been playing the hated Middle Eastern character Muhammad Hassan so well since September 2004 that he became one of WWE's top bad guys at the time. Hassan began as someone railing against the mistreatment of Arab Americans three years after 9/11 and the beginning of the War on Terror and more than a year after the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. By 2005, the Syracuse native found himself in a feud with The Undertaker, with the payoff planned to be him beating World Heavyweight champion Batista at SummerSlam in Washington D.C. in August.
Time Out Dubai
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Coming soon: The most anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Dubai
We saw more than 100 restaurants and bars open across the city last year. But there are plenty more new restaurants and bars to come by in 2025. From fancy eateries to lush beach clubs, and rooftop bars to casual diners, we cannot wait to check out all the new restaurants and bars opening soon in Dubai. If you're looking for places to eat at right now, we've got you covered. If you're wondering what to keep an eye on over the next few months, here are all the restaurants and bars coming soon to Dubai. JUMP TO: New restaurants and bars opening soon in Dubai Canary Beach (Credit: Supplied) Where: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah Cuisine: Japanese and Mexican. What we know so far: The popular JLT restaurant and bar has confirmed it will be bringing a brand new venue to Palm Jumeirah, alongside The MAINE. This new destination continues the collaboration between Amjad Barakat and Jamal Wick of Canary Club and Joey Ghazal of The MAINE, who first came together in 2022 to create the original venue/ in JLT. Featuring classic dishes from the usual menu, you can expect some new items to suit the beach, from sushis and crudos to fresh ceviches. Palm Jumeirah. CARBONE (Credit: Carbone) Where: Atlantis The Royal Cuisine: Italian American What we know so far: The iconic (and sort of infamous) New York Italian restaurant is coming to Dubai next year. First opening over a decade ago in Manhattan, the restaurant serves up classic dishes such as veal parmesan to the linguine vongole. Picking up an impressive reputation in the US with celebs and the public alike since its initial launch, CARBONE has hosted everyone from Rihanna to Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Drake over the years. Soon it will aim to impress Dubai diners with the same flair, showcasing tuxedo-clad waiters and a dining room decorated in the style of 1950s New York City. Although an official opening date has not been set for the restaurant, it is expected to open its doors in early 2025. Palm Jumeirah. Cazibeli The hotel is expected to open in 2027 (Credit: Supplied) Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah. Cuisine: Turkish What we know so far: Taking inspiration from the Turkish sofra, the restaurant will be all about communal dining and a selection of traditional flavours. Decorated with some incredible Arabic decor and scented with oud, you'll be able to watch on into the show kitchen and watch your dinner being put together. Jumeirah 1. Geisha (Credit: Supplied) Where: Emirates Financial Towers Cuisine: Pan-Asian What we know so far: The candlelit restaurant is expected to be a dark and moody spot (in all the right ways) when it opens in May 2025. Offering up flavours from Japan, China and Thailand, expect a live sushi bar and a signature mixed drink bar to keep you entertained. When the clock strikes 11, the venue will turn into a pre-club hotspot, with live bands and DJs to get you hyped up. Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC. Mūn New restaurants and bars opening in Dubai. Credit: Mūn Where: J1 Beach, La Mer Cuisine: Asian What we know so far: Parisian import Mūn, set in an authentic oriental beach garden, will bring its refined ode to Asia to Dubai's new J1 Beach. Only the second location for Mūn, this looks like a pretty spot for sharing plates by the sea. La Mer. Nobu One Za'abeel Credit: Nobu One Za'abeel Where: The Link, One Za'abeel Cuisine: Japanese-Peruvian What we know so far: One of Dubai's longest-standing Japanese restaurants is opening its third location at The Link. The latest venue promises to offer a stylish dining room, private dining spaces, an elegant lounge and a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer skyline views. The design and interiors of the restaurant will feature all the Nobu aesthetics but with a futuristic element. The new Nobu location will also have an entertainment program with performances. That's definitely a first. Founded by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, Nobu has become a pretty big global brand. The Link, One Za'abeel, Novikov Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah. Cuisine: Italian and Mediterranean What we know so far:Bringing some European glamour, the global dining experience will be bringing Italian and Mediterranean flavours to the table. You'll be able to dig into handmade pastas, wood-fired specialities and of course, a huge selection of fresh seafood. Park Chinois (Credit: Supplied) Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah. Cuisine: Chinese What we know so far: Expect 1930s Shanghai glamour at this fine dining spot. Sitting pretty on the 360-degree rooftop at the Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah, the restaurant will be an impressive sight when it opens. First launching in London in 2015, the restaurant is set to offer a cosmopolitan feel as well as exceptional Chinese gourmet dishes. Rubia Gallega Where: Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah. Cuisine: Spanish What we know so far: The Spanish steakhouse is set to be a sizzling addition to the hotel and is known for its premium Galician beef. From the famed txuleton steak to traditional tapas and a thoughtfully curated grape list, you'll be treated to a real flavour of northern Spain. The MAINE Where: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah Cuisine: Seafood What we know so far: Announcing a brand new venue on Palm Jumeirah, The MAINE will join Club Vista Mare as an adjoining venue with soon-to-open Canary Beach. Bringing its signature raw bar, grilled fish and meats to the beachfront destination, the restaurant is also creating some brand new seasonal dishes exclusively for the Palm venue. Palm Jumeirah. YUBI Inside YUBI. Credit: 7 Management Where: 25 Jump Street, Cuisine: Japanese What we know so far: It's no secret that diners in Dubai love sushi. This means that yes, there is room for a new Japanese eatery. And who better than Reif Othman to launch it? Together with 7 Management, the team behind February 30 and Lucia's Mare, YUBI is opening its doors soon as the UAE's first homegrown handroll bar. Set to launch in August 2025, the new spot will be located in the upcoming destination 25 Jump Street at One Central. YUBI promises to be a sleek, stylish handroll bar, where you can watch chefs roll up delicious handrolls right in front of you. Pair that with a selection of Japanese grape and you're in for a treat. Dubai World Trade Centre Bars and beach clubs opening soon in Dubai Crazy Horse Where: Address Downtown Cuisine: French What we know so far: Crazy Horse Paris, the iconic cabaret show that originated in France in the 1950s, is set to debut in Dubai. Having already toured the US, UK, and Australia, this marks its first performance in the GCC region. While fans of the provocative show might wonder about its adaptation to the region, attendees can anticipate an equally captivating dinner and dancing experience. Expect lounge tables, abundant crimson velvet, and an intimate, theatre-like atmosphere. Known for its lavish dance troupes, circus acts, and agile acrobats, Crazy Horse Paris is sure to bring its dazzling and daring spirit to Dubai. Downtown Dubai. Opal Room (Credit: Supplied) Where: Emirates Financial Towers What we know so far: Hidden behind a curtain, this glass-encased speakeasy is tucked away near the soon-to-open Geisha restaurant, where you can enjoy deep house beats, some incredible visuals and live performances into the early hours. DIFC. Zuma Beachhouse New restaurants and bars opening in Dubai. Credit: Zuma Where: Jumeirah 1 What we know so far: One of the top restaurants in the city, Zuma Dubai has announced plans to open a new beachside restaurant in Dubai in 2025. Zuma Dubai Beachhouse will be located at Jumeirah 1, adjacent to the upcoming Gran Melia Dubai hotel. The space promises to feature a sleek pool with day beds and a resident DJ playing throughout the day. There will also be a lounge and bar overlooking the sea as well as access to the private beach. If you're spending the day there, you can also enjoy Zuma's creative mixed drinks and an izakaya menu, which we're hoping will be similar to the offering at Zuma Dubai. Mini miso black cods perhaps? Jumeirah 1. Need a reservation in the meantime? New restaurants in Dubai that you need to visit right now From casual eats to fine dining, there's bound to be a new venue you'll want to try 34 lively indoor brunches in Dubai to try next Let the fun vibes continue 25 of the best restaurants in DIFC: Reservations you have to make now Tried, tested and highly rated restaurants to try in Dubai's financial district
Wall Street Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Gandolfini' Review: The Man Behind the Mob Boss
Starting out, James Gandolfini was willing to consider all sorts of theatrical roles, but he did not want to play a mafioso. Having grown up in an Italian-American family in blue-collar New Jersey, he was loath to disappoint his parents. 'He felt like his mom and dad had both worked too hard making sure their kids got a good education to end up playing, you know, somebody that was not representing Italians very well,' Jason Bailey quotes an old friend saying of the actor in 'Gandolfini,' a snappy and tactful biography subtitled 'Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend.' Fate, of course, had other plans. Imposing and magnetic, Gandolfini (1961-2013) was offered tough-guy roles as soon as he started looking for work. He was an actor on the rise when he came to the attention of David Chase, the creator of 'The Sopranos,' who was casting for a lead for his new television series. Mr. Chase, who had visualized Robert De Niro playing the violent, conflicted, charismatic Tony Soprano, wasn't immediately sold on Gandolfini. He liked a couple of other candidates, and he worried that that the actor, who already had a reputation, would be 'a pain in the ass on set.' But no other contender quite matched the darkness and sense of realness that Gandolfini brought to the role. Gandolfini's combination of twinkling charm and dead-eyed menace helped make 'The Sopranos' a hit. The show ran on HBO for six seasons, over the course of 86 episodes spread out over 8½ years starting in 1999. It is widely regarded as having inaugurated a new golden age of cinematic television, making possible a torrent of TV series with gritty performances, top-drawer writing and high production values, including 'The Wire,' 'Breaking Bad' and 'Mad Men.' 'The Sopranos' had an ensemble cast, but like the fictional family and crime syndicate the show depicted, it needed Gandolfini as both anchor and prime mover. In the role of Tony Soprano, a mobster having a midlife crisis, Gandolfini could toggle between geniality and aggression with terrifying speed. Prone to gaining weight that was good for throwing around on screen, he was, according to an early colleague, 'a sweetheart of a guy—but you could tell that there's a sharp edge on the other end of that thing, too.'
