In 2004, Chicagoans in Roscoe Village saw the closure of Little Bucharest, one of owner Branko Podrumedic’s two establishments. The other, Continental Cafe, features live music and Romanian cuisine in Avondale. Now, in an interesting switch, Podrumedic will open Little Bucharest Bistro in the Continental Café space come June. But don’t expect to go back in time—the new Little Bucharest is a joint venture with chef André Christopher of The Grocery Bistro, a fact that will likely put a new twist on the current traditional Romanian menu. No word yet on whether meat-chewing vegetarian Christopher will be pairing tripe soup and Romanian sausages with market greens. [Dining Chicago]
– Hanna Andrews
