Photograph: Nicole Radja
Photograph: Nicole Radja |

Chao Thapthimkuna using the robata grill at Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar | New restaurant

It’s American-Japanese, bro!

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Few bromances flourish without the aid of food and alcohol, but former corporate slave Mike Schatzman and former Sushi Wabi chef Worachai Thapthimkuna have gone to the extreme: This week, after a month-long trek throughout Asia, the bros will open what they’re calling “Chicago’s first American-Japanese restaurant” in River North. From what we can tell, it leans heavily toward Japanese, with a menu featuring Japanese barbecue (kushiyaki), noodles and sushi. But sliders and American desserts such as key lime pie do make an appearance, as will undoubtedly that uniquely American phenomenon of men calling each other broseph. 230 W Erie St (eatatunion.com).

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