Elyon will try next at 667 Vernon in Glencoe

Only months after a pair of downtown Glencoe restaurants closed up shop, two newcomers are hoping to give locals some new food for thought.

Glencoe trustees during their Thursday, Oct. 16 meeting approved two liquor licenses, paving the way for the opening of a couple of new restaurants in the village later this year.

Officials first granted a Class B-2 license to Elyon Glencoe, a Mediterranean restaurant that plans to open at 667 Vernon Ave. This classification will grant the new dining establishment permission to sell alcohol on-site at the restaurant.

Adam Hall, Glencoe’s assistant village manager, said during the meeting that Elyon Glencoe has already submitted its business license, adding that the new dining establishment is planning to open its doors this fall.

According to Hall, Elyon Glencoe’s proposed menu “offers a creative chef’s tasting experience featuring fresh seasonal ingredients, handcrafted mezze, fire-grilled specialties and signature desserts.”

The new eatery will operate out of the space that previously housed Merlo’s Italian restaurant. Merlo’s closed in April of this year after opening in February of 2024, The Record reported.

Elyon Glencoe will hope to break a trend of relatively recent short stays at 667 Vernon as the space has seen a variety of restaurants since 2013, when Dewey’s took over for Vernon’s. After that, Cibo Trattoria, District and Valor all gave it a shot before folding.

Trustees also during the meeting approved a Class G-2 liquor license for RDK Sushi. Under the G-2 classification, RDK Sushi will be able to serve alcohol for on-site consumption and will be able to sell packaged liquor for guests purchasing take-out orders, village documents say.

RDK Sushi will operate out of 317 Park Ave., the former home of Meg’s Cafe and Apple A Day Catering.

Meg’s Cafe, as reported by The Record, closed in May of this year. Meg’s and Apple A Day Catering had for years operated out of the storefront on Park Avenue under the leadership of Northbrook resident Barbara Lepman.

Although Apple A Day Catering still operates, both of the businesses officially departed from their physical presence in town earlier this year.

RDK Sushi, according to Hall, intends to open in “late 2025,” as previously reported by The Record.

Village President Howard Roin said the village is “thrilled” to welcome both new restaurants to town.

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