2019 came in like a lion for the Chicago restaurant industry, with several highly anticipated openings the first few months of the year. Stephanie Izard’s new Peruvian rooftop restaurant Cabra, creative Korean spot Jeong, and modern Israeli and Middle Eastern restaurant Galit, and more have already opened their doors to diners, and other noteworthy forthcoming venues are making significant progress. Keep up with the latest behind-the-scenes action, menus, interiors, and public reception with the coverage below.
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Updates on the Most Anticipated Chicago Restaurants of 2019
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December 10, 2019
Beard Award Winner Opens New Mediterranean Restaurant Kostali With Coastal Vibes
Carrie Nahabedian’s Kostali promises a coastal vacation in River North for cold Chicagoans
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November 15, 2019
Explore Avli River North, Downtown’s New Bright and Breezy Modern Greek Restaurant
Avli River North is downtown’s first new upscale Greek restaurant in years
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November 12, 2019
The World’s Largest Starbucks Is a Coffee Theme Park on Michigan Avenue
The massive Mag Mile Starbucks Reserve Roastery opens Friday
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November 11, 2019
Chicago’s First Restaurant Dedicated to Japanese Okonomiyaki Opens in West Loop
Acclaimed chef Paul Virant returns to Chicago with savory "pancakes" at Gaijin
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November 8, 2019
River North’s First New High-Profile Greek Restaurant in Years Opens Today
Avli River North’s menu includes a "Greek feast" and much more
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October 23, 2019
The Loop’s New Den of Dumpling Delights Opens Today
JIAO, a fast-casual spot from the owner Chinatown’s QXY, offers eight varieties of dumplings and more
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October 7, 2019
West Loop’s Highly Anticipated Okonomiyaki Restaurant Gets November Opening Date
Reservations are live for chef Paul Virant’s Japanese restaurant, Gaijin
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September 27, 2019
Owners of Tiki Icon Lost Lake to Open New Bar in Chicago’s Latest Food Hall
Plus, Nobu Chicago developer sues builder amidst delays, and more morning news
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September 16, 2019
Inside Tzuco, Star Chef Carlos Gaytán’s Triumphant Return to Chicago
Tzuco officially opens tonight in River North
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September 13, 2019
Superstar Chef Carlos Gaytán Brings His French-Mexican Fusion to River North
Tzuco’s menu features old favorites and new Mexican dishes
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September 11, 2019
Hotly Anticipated Time Out Market Chicago Reveals Another Batch of Chefs
There are zero African-American chefs among the announced vendors
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September 10, 2019
Famed Chef Carlos Gaytán Debuts New Upscale Mexican Restaurant Next Week
The chef behind Michelin-starred Mexique returns to Chicago with Tzuco, the first of three new restaurants in River North
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September 3, 2019
The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Chicago, Fall 2019
Two acclaimed Chicago chefs return, downtown gets an upscale Greek restaurant, and a massive food hall will debut
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August 29, 2019
Explore Second City Comedy Club’s Rooftop Bar, a Bombastic Tribute to Tailgating
Utopian Tailgate officially opens in Old Town, read the menus and see photos
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August 26, 2019
The Early Word on the Second Avondale Restaurant From a Beard-Winning Couple
Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark’s Wherewithall has diners talking
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July 16, 2019
Inside Logan Square’s Auspicious Modern Mingling of Indian Flavors
Superkhana International opens today with butter chicken calzones and more
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July 11, 2019
Logan Square’s New Creative Indian Restaurant Opens Next Week With Butter Chicken Calzones
Reservations for Superkhana International are live, read the menu
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July 10, 2019
Inside Chicago Riverwalk’s Sparkling Italian Riviera-Style Pizzeria
Lettuce Entertain You unveils Pizzeria Portofino along the Chicago River
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July 8, 2019
Chicago Riverwalk’s Bold, Multi-Faceted Restaurant Space Debuts With a Pizzeria
Pizzeria Portofino from Lettuce Entertain You opens in the RPM On the Water building
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July 2, 2019
Explore the Second Restaurant From Parachute’s Wife-and-Husband Team
Wherewithall is located down the street in Avondale
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June 18, 2019
The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Chicago, Summer 2019
Chicago’s largest restaurant company, award-winning chefs, and an essential brewery all have anticipated restaurants
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June 4, 2019
Parachute’s James Beard-Winning Chefs Detail Plans For Their Second Chicago Restaurant
Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark will soon introduce Wherewithall to Avondale
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May 23, 2019
Sophisticated Indian Cuisine Returns Tonight to Randolph Row
Rooh gives the West Loop a spicy breath of fresh air
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May 21, 2019
Explore West Loop’s Brilliant Modern Indian Restaurant Opening Thursday
Rooh features three floors on Randolph Restaurant Row
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May 15, 2019
Randolph Row’s Highly Anticipated Fine-Dining Indian Restaurant Opens Next Week
Plus, read Stephanie Izard’s Cabra’s lunch and brunch menus and more intel