Oct. 14--Stan's Donuts Coffee
Labriola Baking Co. owner Rich Labriola has expanded his mission to bring the classic donuts of the 50-year-old California donut shop to the Midwest. The latest Stan's Donuts, located at the strategic corner of Clark and Diversey, where Lakeview and Lincoln Park meet, opened Saturday. As with the Wicker Park and Streeterville spots, look for more than 30 doughnut varieties, including glazed, Nutella and Biscoff cookie butter, plus cappuccinos and other coffee drinks and gelato. Prices vary, but standard doughnuts are $1.80 each, $19 for a dozen and $9.50 for six.
2800 N. Clark St. Opens daily at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. during the week and later on the weekends. www.stansdonutschicago.com.
Jackson Avenue Pub
This Naperville pub, known for its lively late-night bar scene and variety of dining options, is expanding to Glen Ellyn in early to mid-November.
Burgers are a big here including a goat cheese burger (fried tomatoes, goat cheese and herb aioli); honey blue (blue cheese, arugula, bacon and honey mustard); Millennium (cheddar cheese, red onions, lettuce, pickles and Thousand Island sauce). Salads, seasonal specials, starters, sides and kid-friendly meals round out the menu.
The pub's drink menu will consist of beer, cocktails, wine, scotch, bourbon and whiskey. Visit the website for updates on the opening date. 466 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn; www.jacksonavepub.com.
800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza
For the first time in the Midwest, 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza has planted its roots in Chicagoland soil. The pizzeria, which opened Oct. 9 in Evanston, offers a build-your-own option where you choose components from crust to finish. Not interested in DIY? Order instead from among 10 signature pizzas, including Margherita Doc (mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes and basil); Angry Bee (soppressata, garlic, Calabrian chilies and honey); Tartufo (white pizza with truffle cheese, mushrooms, roasted garlic and arugula).
Salads, burrata, small bites and other options are included on the menu. The new location counts as the 10th in the world with spots in Dubai, Nevada and California.
812 Church St., Sherman Plaza, Evanston; www.800degreespizza.com.
Briefly
Italian beef purveyor Buona will open its 16th location Oct. 20, this one in Harwood Heights (7343 W. Lawrence Ave.). Along with its signature sandwiches, the family-owned chain will serve up pizza, salads, desserts and gluten-free options. www.buona.com. ... Italian-style coffee lounge Caffe Rom opened a third downtown Chicago spot Oct. 1, this one inside Prudential Plaza (180 N. Stetson Ave.). Grab and go or snag one of the 25 seats to enjoy a wide range of coffee drinks, salads, frittatas, panini and gelato. Doors are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.180 N. Stetson Ave.; www.cafferom.com.
Compton is a freelance writer
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