"Amazing Restaurant Concept" to Replace the Keg?

"Amazing Restaurant Concept" Rumored at Former Keg Space

What could possibly replace the Keg of Evanston? The city's economic development department posted some news on Facebook this week.

"Evan Oliff of Preferred Development promises this space will be filled with an amazing restaurant concept from Chicago's hot Division Street/Wicker Park restaurant scene," the city wrote, predicting a February opening. 

Reached Thursday, Oliff said he could not comment on whether he had a tenant lined up for the space or what that tenant would be.

"Whenever my tenants want me to talk, I'll talk," he said. "We're working hard to renovate the building."

Envy Women's Boutique Opens Downtown

A new women's boutique, Envy, opened at 522 Davis St. on Thursday, Sept. 26, with a grand opening planned for sometime in October. With locations in Kansas and Missouri, the chain sells L.A.-inspired clothing, and all items are under $40. 

Sam’s Auto Repair & Body Shop Opens New Location on Main
The 43-year-old, family-owned and operated business has moved to a new location at 2311 Main St. 

Skylight Event Center Opens at Heartwood

Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit has opened an event space called Skylight at its 1818 Dempster St. location. An official ribbon cutting was held Monday, but residents are invited to drop by for a tour of the space any time. Skylight will be available for parties, ceremonies, workshops, classes and more. 

Margarita European Inn Remodeling Interior

The Margarita European Inn, 1566 Oak Ave., is installing all new amenities while retaining as much of the original 1927 woodwork as possible.  

Pure Barre Holds Ribbon Cutting Thursday

The new dance and fitness studio at 910 Church St. officially opened its doors Thursday with a ribbon cutting. "We are thrilled to bring Pure Barre to Evanston," franchise owners Susanna Johnson and Emma Pollert said in a press release. "There is something for everyone at Pure Barre, and we invite all to come see us in our studio."