Neighborhood Watch

GT Fish & Oyster Now Open for Lunch; Xoco Introduces Iced Chocolate

No longer will you have to wait until dinner to get a lobster roll from GT Fish & Oyster.
No longer will you have to wait until dinner to get a lobster roll from GT Fish & Oyster. Photo: Galdones Photography

River North: GT Fish & Oyster just launched its first lunch service today. The highly acclaimed restaurant will offer an abbreviated menu, which definitely includes its lobster roll. [GiuseppeTentori/Twitter]
River North: Xoco already serves up one of the most distinctive cups of hot chocolate in the city, but now it will also be offering an iced version. [Rick_Bayless/Twitter]
Andersonville: Big Jones just opened a 20 seat back patio. It’s open to the public — weather permitting — if still not complete; copper lanterns are currently being crafted in New Orleans to complete the French Quarter feel. [Grub Street]
Lincoln Park: Just in time for summer, CityGrounds Coffee Bar has just introduced four new refreshing drink options: iced “prospero” coffee, fruit smoothie, ginger lemonade, and black current iced tea. [Grub Street]

GT Fish & Oyster Now Open for Lunch; Xoco Introduces Iced Chocolate