First off, we saw an ad for "Flo and Santos" in our monthly coupon book we get in the mail and it sounds like they're planning on opening up in the spring. For those of you who don't remember here is a link to an old post. However to sum up, this is a new restaurant that is going in next to Gioco at the old Howie's spot (1310 S. Wabash). Although their website is live, there is only a logo. We're not 100% sure, but we've heard and suspect that this spot has some relationship with Zapatista across the street (ie the owner of Zapatista is partially behind this new restaurant).
Regardless, should be a good addition to the hood!
This is great news! Will be nice to have an alternative to Subway or Jimmy John's for casual food within walking distance.
ReplyDeleteI never made it to Howie's. How big is the space? Are we talking a little hole in the wall or an actual pub?
ReplyDeleteAs long as the owners of utopia/exposure have nothing to do with this, it excites me.
ReplyDeleteIs Utopia still open? I see they never did get a permanent sign, the Exposure signs remain visible. What were/are the gripes with that place?
ReplyDeleteGripes with utopia/exposure are too numerous to put into words. You'll have to go once and see for yourself. Put it this way: it's not surprising to anyone that has ever tried to eat there that they are too lazy to actually have their outdoor signage correct.
ReplyDeleteUnderstood. I'll keep going to Zapatista instead. Another solid find for me is Franconello's over on Halsted. Great Italian food!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep going to Zapatista instead.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will.
Very excited! I'm sure they'll rehab the inside. Howie's was way too casual.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up FGFM, more non-sense. No value added as usual.
ReplyDeleteWonder if they'll be serving any type of breakfast items?
ReplyDeleteKeep it up FGFM, more non-sense. No value added as usual.
ReplyDeleteNice to see that you are still butt-hurt.
Article on Thrillist just posted today for Flo & Santos. Pizza + Beer I can live with.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thrillist.com/chicago/flo-santos