The former Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse building (now called “The Kate at 318”) in downtown Geneva is vacant no more.

Several months after a mid-summer announcement, Bread & Vine Geneva opened its doors for this first time earlier this week.

Bread & Vine is a popular Galena-based bistro led by acclaimed chef and restaurateur Eric Bonnetain. Known for its French fare, the bistro offers coffee and fresh pastries in the morning, including treats like flavored macarons, croissants, pain au chocolat, and giant eclairs.

In the afternoon and evening, guests can also grab sandwiches, salads, bowls, and more — plus enjoy wine and specialty drinks by the glass.

After holding soft opening sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, they’ll be closed Thursday before a big grand opening planned for Friday (11/14). Once my wife sees that list of pastries above, I suspect a weekend visit might find its way onto our agenda…so maybe see you there.

Check out their menu and follow along on their Facebook page for ongoing updates.

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Tri-Cities real estate expert Chris Wallace stopped by The Birdie Collective — an exciting new indoor golf sim facility in St. Charles — to get the full story straight from founder Derek Cooper.

What started as a DIY garage project evolved into a pro-level setup built for anyone looking to practice, play a full 18, or just hang out with friends in a top-tier simulator bay. Go behind the scenes and explore the one-of-a-kind space in this video.

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☑️ Local food crisis: Local leaders, nonprofits, and policy makers gathered in Kane County to warn that SNAP benefit reductions are driving a rise in food insecurity and called for community support as more families struggle heading into winter.

☑️ Bank robbery: St. Charles police are working with the FBI to investigate an armed robbery on Saturday (11/8) at the US Bank on Smith Road after the suspect fled on foot and remains at large.

☑️ Feeling squeezed: Batavia officials recently dedicated a meeting to discussing housing affordability, exploring options like ADUs, duplex conversions, and zoning changes while navigating concerns about property values, staffing, and rental oversight.

🔒 Blacksmith shop: Developer Shodeen has filed a third request to demolish Geneva’s 1840s blacksmith shop after losing a court challenge, reigniting a debate between preservationists and those pushing for redevelopment of the prominent Mill Race Inn site.

☑️ Coyote concerns: A Batavia resident urged officials to take action after a series of increasingly bold coyote encounters along Mahoney Creek, prompting a discussion about safety issues and potential wildlife management strategies.

☑️ Exploitation case: A Geneva man has been charged with 16 counts of possessing and distributing child pornography videos following a multi-agency investigation.

☑️ Otherworldly spectacle: In a rare occurrence, the northern lights lit up skies across the Chicago suburbs on Tuesday night, treating residents to one of the most vivid and colorful displays in decades. See some photos.