Neighborhood Watch

Ba Le Expands to Chinatown; Troy Graves Takes Job in Algonquin

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Chinatown: Ready for more banh mis by one of the most respected Vietnamese sandwich shops in town? The Tribune’s Kevin Pang confirmed that Ba Le is planning to open a second location in Chinatown. [KevinThePang/Twitter]

Algonquin: Since Eve closed late last year, we have been wondering what its executive chef, Troy Graves, would do next. Turns out he’ll be taking the executive chef position at Montarra in the northwest suburbs. [Chicagoist]

South Loop: Pita Heaven looks like it is nearly ready to open its first location. Those that can’t wait should preview its full menu here. [Sloopin]

Online: Pastoral Artisan Cheese just launched it’s brand new web site, which it claims will make it easier to sort through its “expansive selection of offerings” online. [Grub Street]

Ba Le Expands to Chinatown; Troy Graves Takes Job in Algonquin