Nov. 06--Il Tartufo: Fans of Eataly Chicago may have another reason to visit: Il Tartufo, a pop-up truffle restaurant, opens in the complex Nov. 6.
Tartufo ("truffle" in Italian) will offer both a bar and restaurant menu featuring truffles on pastas, sandwiches and other classic Italian dishes. Some highlights: tagliolini, a ribbon-shaped pasta, with anchovy butter sauce and freshly shaved white truffles; and housemade focaccia with mortadella, mascarpone, artichoke puree and black truffles.
Tartufo al Tavolo, which translates as "a truffle for the table," is an option that allows a table to purchase an entire truffle at the per-gram market price, then as much as you want can be shaved onto any item, says general manager Malory Scordato.
The full-service restaurant will take over Eataly Chicago's new private space, II Salone on the second floor, with a 50-seat dining room, market tables and bar seating available. The pop-up will be open Nov. 6 to Dec. 6. Guests can visit 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. 43 E. Ohio St., second floor; www.eataly.com.
Doodle's Doughnuts: Old Town residents can expect a new doughnut shop in their 'hood later this year, dishing out fried dough options from praline bacon to orange creamsicle. Stay tuned to Doodle's Twitter account for more details. 1419 N. Wells St.; www.doodlesdoughnuts.com.
Happy Camper Chicago: Pizza lovers: Expect a variety of hand-tossed creations paired with some of Chicago's best beer selections from Happy Camper, also opening in Old Town later this year. The restaurant is from the same owners as popular Lincoln Park pizzeria Homeslice; watch its progress on its Instagram page. 1209 N. Wells St.; www.happycamperchicago.com.
