• The owner of Ethiopian Diamond has bought out African Harambee, which has reopened as Ethiopian Diamond II. The changeover makes TOC wonder whether non-Ethiopian African food can survive in Chicago. [TOC]
• The owners of Simone’s are working on a Logan Square pizzeria/beer bar to be called Nice Slice. As with Simone’s, designers Alter Ego are creating the interior, though it’ll skew more towards reclaimed wood and leather rather than science surplus. ETA: February. [MMix]