Chicago Restaurant Openings

Chicago’s Vegan Food Hall Features Meatless Italian Beef, Fish-Free Sushi, and More

By Ashok Selvam October 2

Chicago’s New All-Vegan Food Hall and 12 More Openings

By Naomi Waxman September 29

Guinness Opens Its Chicago Brewery 171 Days Before St. Patrick’s Day

By Ashok Selvam September 28

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Serving Up a Greek Freak Feast in Milwaukee

By Ashok Selvam September 22

Try Spicy Indo-Chinese Duck Confit Fried Rice at Wicker Park’s New Cocktail Bar

By Ashok Selvam September 20

Wicker Park’s New Indian Restaurant and Four More Openings

By Naomi Waxman August 30

Chicago’s Only All-Day Vegan Cafe and Restaurant Serves a Tasty Italian Beef

By Ashok Selvam August 16

River North’s New Modern Jewish Deli Opens Inside a 63-Year-Old Space

By Naomi Waxman August 4

Lincoln Park’s Nostalgic New Red Sauce Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria Is Open

By Naomi Waxman August 1

Maman Zari, Chicago’s Only Persian Tasting Menu Restaurant, Debuts in Albany Park

By Naomi Waxman July 28

A Dive Bar That Channels The Spirit of Baja Debuts in West Town

By Ashok Selvam July 27

The ‘Shake Shack of Mexican Food’ Arrives in West Loop

By Ashok Selvam July 27

Randolph Row’s Latest Slings ‘70s Nostalgia and Burt Reynolds-Style ‘Happy Meals’

By Ashok Selvam July 25

Shaq Brings His Fried Chicken Chain to Chicago, While MJ Plans a Steakhouse in South Korea

By Ashok Selvam July 17

A Japanese Alley Bar Reemerges in Fulton Market With Unusual Omakase

By Naomi Waxman July 7

Porto’s Owners Debut a Vivacious New Drinking Den in West Loop

By Naomi Waxman June 29

Behold River North’s New Rooftop For Kebobs, Cocktails, and Fancy Falafel

By Ashok Selvam June 28

Chicago’s New Golf Bar, Big Mini, Opens in Lakeview

By Naomi Waxman June 22

A New Loop Barbecue Opens This Week Smoking Ribs, Brisket, and Mortadella

By Ashok Selvam June 20

Slightly Toasted’s Crew Debuts a New Loop Whiskey Bar and Seven More Openings

By Naomi Waxman June 16

The Professor Invites the West Loop to a Rooftop Pizza Party

By Ashok Selvam June 13

Puerto Rican Empanadas Pair With Rum in West Town

By Naomi Waxman June 13

A Covert Culinary Operation Is Bringing Late-Night Dining Back With a Vengeance

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman June 12

An Upscale Wicker Park Restaurant Boosts True Mediterranean Fusion

By Ashok Selvam June 9

Explore StopAlong Pizza’s Second Location, Now Open in Logan Square

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam June 9

A Barbie Pop-Up Arrives in Chicago, Proving Dreams Can Come True

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman June 7

Lincoln Park Patio Relaunches With Smash Burgers and a Mini Bathtub Sundae

By Naomi Waxman May 30

Five Things to Know About Čálli, Soho House’s Latest Mexican Restaurant

By Samantha Nelson May 26

Lettuce Entertain You Debuts Japanese Restaurant Inside $1K-a-Day St. Regis Chicago Hotel

By Ashok Selvam May 18

Inside the Gold Coast’s Renovated Rush Street Anchor

By Ashok Selvam May 16

Estereo FM Serves Boozy Mango Slushies Inspired by Miko’s Italian Ice

By Naomi Waxman May 12

Kajiken, a Japanese Chain Specializing in Soup-Less Ramen, Opens in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam May 11