Jersey Mike's Opening Today; Mercat Celebrates 5 Years

Jersey Mikes @ 26 E. Roosevelt

Lots of good South Loop information recently on the blog Eater Chicago.  Last week, they had two updates:

Jersey Mike's is opening their fifth city location on February 27 at 26 E. Roosevelt. On that day, donate $1 to South Loop Elementary School or Jones College Prep and receive a sub.

Try out a new spot and support some local schools.  Sounds good to us.

In other news, Mercat a la Planxa (638 S. Michigan), the well regarded tapas restaurant in the Blackstone Hotel is celebrating:

Five is the lucky number for Mercat a la Planxa. On March 5 they're celebrating their fifth anniversary with five different pig tasting stations paired with 5 Rabbit brews around the multi-tiered space for $55 a head. Starting at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. V.I.P.), it culminates with a birthday cake celebration at 9 p.m.

(Hat tip: AR!)