Another franchise will open in Panama this year. The annual North Market Apron Gala is slated for 7 p.m. May 19. Guests are invited to don their favorite apron and meander about, tasting appetizers, entrees and desserts from North Market merchants, while being entertained by music, a chef's cook-off and local artists creating masterpiece aprons. Call 463-9664 to purchase tickets or stop by the North Market's administrative offices on the second floor. Windy City opened in March in the Tinapple Plaza on Hilliard-Rome Road.
Windy City specializes in Chicago-style hot dogs and the like.
It will be a take-out operation featuring pizza, pasta, salads, calzones, lasagna and such. Table Talk welcomes faxes and e-mail. Please include a contact name and phone number for confirmation.