"Hops & Grapes" at 1027 W. ArgyleWe told you in February 2025 that Foremost Liquors was leaving their longtime 1040 W. Argyle home for the opposite corner.We can now report that "Hops & Grapes" has officially opened its doors at 1027 W. Argyle in another handsome, historic building.Check out their website for a complete list of offerings! Be sure to select the "Edgewater" location.  [...]

Since we first heard a new restaurant was coming, we have been watching activity at 1046 W. Argyle, the former Gusto's space, with interest. We have been in contact with the owner for a little while now, and signs up on the windows revealed the news: starting today, the space will be home to a new Indonesian restaurant, Garuda Street Food. Per the Instagram page, Garuda will offer something in short supply in Chicago, food from the Indonesian archipelago. Garuda's owner writes:"We are very excited to bring Garuda to the Uptown community. Garuda will be an Indonesian restaurant focused on authentic Indonesian street [...]