Almost precisely a year ago, proprietors Anan Abu-Taleb and his son Paul Abu-Taleb announced the closure of Monnie Burke's, a superb (three stars from me) Pilsen restaurant with one of the city's most pleasant outdoor patios.
“Despite our faith in Monnie Burke's quality, we did not believe the notion was sustainable,” Paul Abu-Taleb explained. “I believe we fell short of the...