We have been watching the property at 5046 N. Clark since it was sold in 2024. 5046 N. Clark - Google Street ViewRenovations began on the long-dormant retail space earlier this spring, and we knew from local chatter to expect a new cafe concept of some sort. It appears renovation work is nearing an end, so we can disclose the new concept appears to be a version of Humboldt Park's amazing sandwich specialist / liquor store Humboldt Haus. Humboldt Haus Logo - Courtesy Humboldt Haus WebpagePlenty of beautiful sandwich photos here on Instagram, a menu here (Toast link) and Google reviews here.Name remains TBD [...]

Last night saw the removal of paper from the windows at the upcoming Las Pinatas on Wilson (1313 W. Wilson) along with testing of their snazzy new sign.Las Pinatas and next door neighbor Piacere Mio both recently crossed several important licensing hurdles and we expect both to be open shortly. No official date for either but Piacere Mio now has a Google Maps page and is on OpenTable. EDIT: per the comments, Las Pinatas is opening on Thursday, November 20th!Not to be outdone, we are waiting for yet another restaurant to join Uptown's rich variety of options:"Calle de Sabores" will [...]