Restaurants open (and close) in downtown Chicago at an incredible pace. In the next couple of weeks we'll have three new culinary choices in the heart of the city:

CPK/ASAP, 30 N LaSalle, (312)920-9662: A quicker version of California Pizza Kitchen with a smaller menu

BB, 22 E Hubbard, (312)755-0007: Across from Shaw's and half a block east of the Hubbard Street bar & restaurant smorgasbord in the former Room 22 localtion. Gourmet comfort food in a pub atmosphere (sounds like it will be competing with Rockit Bar & Grill just down the street).

Zocalo, 358 W Ontario St, (312)302-9977: Mexican spot opening in the old Chilpancingo space. They're serving lots of small plates, but don't call it a tapas spot.