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LINCOLN PARK—While Lettuce Entertain You is closing Michelin-starred L20 on New Years Eve, their plans for its new restaurant are arguably more interesting. Intro will rotate chefs and concepts every 2-3 months, use a ticket system, and open in February.
AROUND TOWN—Speaking of New Years Eve, are you lagging on making plans? Check out Eater's exhaustive guide with 46 options as well as our Christmas Eve and Day dining and drinking guide.
AVONDALE—Sadly, Hot Doug's is no more, but the restaurant that's taking over the space, Frank Meats Patty, is fully built. Take a look around what Hot Doug's looks like now.
AROUND TOWN—2014 was an eventful year for the Chicago Department of Public Health shutting down restaurants. Check out the data for the restaurants that failed the most inspections and amassed the highest risk value.