New restaurants in St. Charles, with market offering freshly made bread, pastas

Even as the ban on indoor dining and bar service continues, new restaurants are planning to open their doors in St. Charles.

Knead Urban Eatery launched this week in the space at 131 S. First St. in downtown St. Charles that formerly was occupied by Isacco’s restaurant. Knead Urban Eatery chef and owner Anthony Gargano also owns Osteria Bigolaro in Geneva.

According to the business plan, Knead Urban Eatery will specialize in gourmet sandwiches built with daily fresh-baked bread.

"The sandwiches that we will offer have influences from all over the world," the business plan stated. "Those sandwiches will include but not be limited to Korea, India, Italy and, of course, some staples from the United States."

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. A market inside Knead will sell fresh-baked bread, homemade pastas provided by Osteria Bigolaro and other options.

In addition to Knead Urban Eatery, Mod Pizza plans to open in January at 845 S. Randall Road, next to the Wahlburgers restaurant that opened in July.

According to its website, Mod Pizza sells artisan-style pizzas and salads.

Both Knead Urban Eatery and Mod Pizza – the latter part of a national chain – are applying for liquor licenses.