Midōsuji, the eight-seat omakase restaurant in the former Milk Room space at the Chicago Athletic Association, will open Friday, September 5. It marks Boka Restaurant Group's first addition to the property since taking over food and beverage management from Land & Sea Dept. earlier this year. Helmed by chef Brian Lockwood, the menu features classical French techniques on Japanese ingredients, highlighting nigiri, composed plates, and hand rolls.
"Hot Ones," the popular YouTube show that dares celebrities to taste diabolical hot sauces on camera, is marking its 10th anniversary with a couple of unexpected partnerships. Randy's Donuts and Wanderlust Creamery will be serving a couple of fiery treats in collaboration with First We Feast, producer of the show, official beer of "Hot Ones," according to a news release from Stella Artois.