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The Bedford Gets into the Brunch Business; Faulty Oven Blamed for Pasieka Bakery Fire

Now you can snag this couch on Sundays.
Now you can snag this couch on Sundays. Photo: Galdones Photography

Wicker Park: Starting on September 25, The Bedford will launch a Sunday brunch program. The subterranean restaurant will serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday. [Grub Street]

Logan Square: A faulty oven apparently started the fire that destroyed Pasieka Bakery yesterday. The owners admit that if the building is condemned — which very well may happen — they won’t reopen the shop. [NBC Chicago]

South Loop: Gioco just announced Gaetano Ascione as its brand new executive chef. [Grub Street]

Loop: Jersey Mike’s Subs is planning to open its second Chicago location on September 19 at 120 N. Well St. To celebrate, and to help raise some money for Children’s Memorial Hospital, guests can collect fundraising coupons, which will entitle them to a free sub with a $1 charitable contribution. [Grub Street]

The Bedford Gets into the Brunch Business; Faulty Oven Blamed for Pasieka Bakery