Pretty Penny
504 E. Roosevelt St. Cocktail heavyweights Sam Olguin and Brenon Stuart own Pour Bastards Hospitality, the group behind Killer Whale Sex Club, Disco Dragon, F.Y.P.M. and the recently closed Pour Bastards Modern Cocktails. Teaming up with chef Marcelino “Mars” Ramos and hospitality pro Ivan Herrera, the duo opened Pretty Penny in January. Along with the unique cocktails the group is known for, Pretty Penny also serves a full food menu of internationally inspired dishes with an emphasis on seafood and high-end preparations. The swanky spot is Roosevelt Row's latest date-night destination. RoRo Dogs
610 E. Roosevelt St. #140 In early February, RoRo Dogs opened its doors to First Friday revelers. The fast-casual spot serves eight signature hot dogs ranging from chili cheese to Chicago to Sonoran. They also offer a vegan dog, and the option to build your own. Pick from a smoked beef, Cajun andouille or vegan dog, then select your bun and hot and cold toppings to create your own perfect bite. The small restaurant also serves loaded chips, soft drinks and rootbeer floats.
A Lovebite Dumpling meal includes five potsticker dumplings, with veggie, pork, shrimp and chicken options.
Sara Crocker
Lovebite Dumplings
116 E. Roosevelt St. In late February, 25-year-old entrepreneur Angel Gould opened her dream late-night dumpling house on Roosevelt Row. A month later, thanks to some trademark issues, she changed the name to Lovebite Dumpling. Despite the change, the trendy shop continues on its mission to bring affordable, tasty meals to downtown. The tiny counter-service spot serves $12 boxes of dumplings paired with noodles, rice or salad and a variety of sauces. Stop by for a quick bite and take in a slice of life on Roosevelt Row from the sidewalk patio tables. 
A pizzeria serving tavern-style pies, pints and craft cocktails has debuted in the former Teddy's Preserve space. Moon Pie Pizza & Patio debuted on Roosevelt Row on March 18.
Moon Pie Pizza & Patio
Moon Pie Pizza & Patio
1001 N. Central Ave. Located in the former home of Teddy's Preserve at the corner of Roosevelt Street and Central Avenue, Moon Pie Pizza & Patio launched in mid-March. The casual spot features an airy indoor space and large outdoor area with lounge seating and lawn games. The menu is centered on thin-crust tavern-style pies with toppings such as meatballs and ricotta and the Chicagoland with giardiniera and fennel sausage. The menu also includes appetizers, salads and sandwiches perfect for pairing with one of the eight signature cocktails. The drinks menu also includes two frozen options along with beer and wine. 
Legends Never Die is a new speakeasy-style bar next door to Pretty Penny. Look for a nondescript door on the east side of the building.
Tirion Boan
Legends Never Die
504 E. Roosevelt St. Located right next door to Pretty Penny, the Pour Bastards Hospitality team opened their latest bar, Legends Never Die, in April. The speakeasy-style concept is reached by a nondescript door on the east side of the building. Inside, customers will find one long community table lined with stools. Pick a spot and peruse the neon orange and blue menu inside the space-age corridor. On one side of the thin room, a projector rotates through snippets of movies and swirling graphics, while on the other, two mirrors help elongate the small space. Above the mirrors, the bar's name glows in neon orange. The music is loud, the bar is dark and the cocktails take you on a journey. Many of the tipples are clarified and use ingredients not often found in drinks, including vegetables and cheeses.
Bekke and Scott Holmes own Full Speed Chicken & Ribs, a new concept that joins their Little Miss BBQ empire, on Roosevelt Row.
Georgann Yara
