3 hot new downtown restaurants

The Dining Table

It’s our first episode of the month and that means it’s time for Where Dave Ate. Hear about David Manilow’s experience at three recent restaurant grand openings in Chicago. We explore the glitz, glamour and major expenses that come alongside a bold debut. How important is a lavish opening to a restaurant’s long-term success? What works — and what doesn’t? Event planning expert Karrie Leung joins the conversation with the answers.