Bar Louie to open June 11

A Chicago chain restaurant will open in the former Bravo! Cucina (Map it!) spot near the Mall of Louisiana in mid-June. Bar Louie, a restaurant specializing in signature cocktails, martinis and a range of dishes, will open June 11. Marketing Manager Ashley Kouns says the location is perfect for Bar Louie, citing the “thriving local economy,” “strong student population,” and how the area is a “mecca for young savvy business professionals needing a place like Bar Louie to unwind.” Both the drink and food menus are thorough. The martini list alone is stacked with 16 different takes on the drink. Among the food items are small plates, salads, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, and large plates such as fish and chips and meatball pasta. The full menu will be served 11 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week, Kouns says. To get a further look at the menu, visit barlouieamerica.com.