Neighborhood Watch

The Owl Opens on Saturday; Ryan McCaskey Reveals Restaurant Name

The Owl is ready to open on Saturday.
The Owl is ready to open on Saturday. Photo: Nick Kindelsperger

Logan Square: Milwaukee Avenue’s latest late-night bar is set to open this weekend. Run by the David Halpern and his partners (aliveOne, Estelle’s, and Easy Bar), The Owl will stay open until 4 a.m. through the week, and 5 a.m. on Saturdays. [TOC]

The Owl, 2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647; 773-235-5300

South Loop: Ryan McCaskey’s new project finally has a name and a potential opening date. Chicago Magazine reports that McCaskey settled on Acadia, which celebrates his connection to Maine. It is set to open in December. [Chicago Mag]

South Loop: Hoping to bridge the gap between the corner convenient store and a full-on grocery store is Urban Pantry, which had its grand opening last week. The shop sells fresh breads, local produce and “other grocery essentials.” [Thrillist]

Urban Pantry, 730 South Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60605; 224-578-4295

The Owl Opens on Saturday; Ryan McCaskey Reveals Restaurant Name