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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May 9, 2019
Massive Chicago River Restaurant Project to Include Italian Riviera-Inspired Pizzeria
Lettuce Entertain You shares opening renderings, details on RPM on the Water and Pizzeria Portofino
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May 7, 2019
Inside Pullman’s New Food Hall Full of South Side Flavors
One Eleven Food Hall is now open
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May 6, 2019
Logan Square’s Boundary-Defying Indian Restaurant Shoots for June Opening
Superkhana International is one of 2019’s most anticipated new restaurants
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May 3, 2019
South Side’s Hotly Anticipated Food Hall to Open Next Week
One Eleven Food Hall is ready to serve on Monday after a delay
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April 29, 2019
The Early Word on Cabra, Stephanie Izard’s New Peruvian Rooftop Spot
Ceviche, beef heart, and more: Diners have a lot to say about the menu, decor, and service
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April 26, 2019
A Critic Gives High Marks to One of the Year’s Biggest Openings
But Chicago "deserves more" from vegan eatery Althea
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April 24, 2019
Wahlburger Fans Lined Up for Opening of Wahlberg Family’s First Chicago Restaurant
Tour brothers Donnie, Paul, and Mark Wahlberg’s new River North location
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April 23, 2019
Wahlburgers to Open First Chicago Restaurant on Wednesday
Read Donnie, Mark, and Paul Wahlberg’s menu for their River North spot
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April 23, 2019
Black Chefs Power South Side Food Hall
One Eleven Food Hall opens this week in Pullman
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April 18, 2019
Fancy Upcoming Indian Restaurant Will Spice Up Cocktail Life on Randolph Street
Rooh, the San Francisco import, should open in May in the West Loop
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April 4, 2019
Inside Boka and Stephanie Izard’s Rooftop Restaurant, Opening Today in Fulton Market
Here’s what to expect inside Cabra and what to eat at Cira inside the Hoxton Chicago
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April 3, 2019
Here’s What Stephanie Izard’s Peruvian Rooftop Restaurant Will Serve in Fulton Market
Cabra opens Thursday at the Hoxton hotel
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April 3, 2019
Inside Galit, a James Beard Award-Winning Chef’s First Chicago Restaurant
Galit brings a modern spin on Israeli and Middle Eastern food to Lincoln Park
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April 2, 2019
Read Galit’s Vibrant Modern Middle Eastern and Israeli Menu in Lincoln Park
Galit is one of Chicago’s most anticipated restaurants of the year
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March 15, 2019
A Critic Experiences Inconsistencies at Logan Square’s CBD Cocktail Hotspot
Plus mfk is a delightful lunch spot
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March 15, 2019
Inside Mako, the West Loop’s New Oceanic Omakase Lair
B.K. Park’s new spot is a sophisticated seafood den serving the ocean’s best
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March 14, 2019
Reservations Open Tomorrow for a Highly Anticipated West Loop Omakase Restaurant
Lauded sushi chef B.K. Park will serve up to 25 courses at Mako
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March 11, 2019
Wicker Park’s Sleek Restaurant With a Florist Opens Today
Explore Machine, one of 2019’s most anticipated restaurant openings
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March 8, 2019
Flashy West Loop Indian Restaurant To Feature Truffled Flatbread and Spicy Fried Chicken
Rooh should open this spring on Randolph Street
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March 4, 2019
Headquarters’ Wicker Park Restaurant Debuts Foie Gras-Topped Burgers and More Next Week
Machine is one of the most anticipated openings of 2019
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March 1, 2019
Inside Jeong, One of The Year’s Most Anticipated Openings
Creative Korean cuisine debuts tonight in West Town
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February 27, 2019
New West Town Restaurant Focused On Preserving The Soul of Korean Food
Jeong opens Friday from Hanbun owners Dave Park and Jennifer Tran
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February 25, 2019
Reservations Are Live For West Town’s Eagerly Anticipated Contemporary Korean Restaurant
Jeong, one of 2019’s biggest openings, debuts Friday from the owners of Hanbun
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February 20, 2019
One of Chicago’s Most Anticipated New Restaurants Should Open Early Next Month
Plus, a massive halal festival comes back in April and more morning news
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February 5, 2019
Chicago Restaurant Powerhouse Boka Opening All-Day Mediterranean Restaurant
Cira will serve guests inside the upcoming Hoxton Hotel in Fulton Market