Chicago Restaurant Openings

The Tamale Guy Has a New Home and 7 More Openings in Chicago

By Aimee Levitt and Naomi Waxman July 1

At Long, Long Last, Pretty Cool Ice Cream Opens in Lincoln Park

By Aimee Levitt June 22

A New Neighborhood Sushi Spot Led by a Veteran Chicago Chef Opens in Lincoln Park

By Naomi Waxman June 17

A New Rooftop Bar in Fulton Market Highlights the Flavors of Mexico, Especially Corn

By Brenda Storch June 9

A Pair of French Landmarks Reopen in Winnetka and Eight More Openings

By Naomi Waxman, Aimee Levitt, and 1 more June 6

Transplanted Eden Finally Ready to Reopen in Avondale

By Aimee Levitt June 3

S’more and More: Explore the Wonderland That is XO Marshmallow

By Aimee Levitt June 2

Publican Quality Bread Will Finally Open Its Own Bakery and Cafe Next Week in West Town

By Aimee Levitt June 1

Chinatown Gets Its First Cocktail Bar

By Aimee Levitt May 26

Parachute, the Beloved Korean American Mom-and-Pop, Is Finally Back After a Year of Renovations

By Aimee Levitt May 23

Take a Tour of Tabú, a New Latin Restaurant in Fulton Market

By Aimee Levitt May 20

Ambitious Vegan Mini-Chain Unveils its First Chicago Outpost on the Way to World Domination

By Naomi Waxman May 11

A Bar With an Enormous Dog-Friendly Patio and Antique Taco’s Burritos Is Opening Friday

By Ashok Selvam April 26

Illinois’s First Luxury Campground Returns With a Blockbuster Pop-Up Lineup

By Naomi Waxman April 22

A Jamaican Favorite Serves Jerk and More at a New West Side Locale

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman April 21

In Bronzeville, an Upscale Restaurant’s Reservations Are Booked Through June

By Ashok Selvam April 20

Bangkok Natives Open Up Thai Food Stall Inside Downtown Food Hall

By Naomi Waxman April 18

Feuding Maple & Ash Owners Open New All-Day Cafe and Market in the Gold Coast

By Ashok Selvam April 14

A Massive Taiwanese Cheese Tea Chain Opens Its First Chicago Cafe

By Naomi Waxman March 28

A Burger and Brunch Bar Expands to Old Town and Four More Openings to Know

By Naomi Waxman, Aimee Levitt, and 1 more March 25

Controversial Restaurant Tank Noodle Expands into Old Irving Park

By Naomi Waxman March 24

Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe Proves Chicago Has Marvelous New York-Style Pies

By Ashok Selvam March 23

Inside Alpana Singh’s New Palace of Wine and Merriment

By Ashok Selvam March 22

Bric-A-Brac Records Owners Unveil a Horror-Themed Coffee Shop in Logan Square

By Aimee Levitt March 16

A Former Logan Square Late-Night Hotspot Unleashes Its Revamped, Laid-Back Vibe

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman March 11

A Restaurateur Downsizes to a Wine and Sake Shop in Lincoln Square

By Naomi Waxman March 1

The California Clipper, Humboldt Park’s Treasured Tavern, Puts on the Red Lights

By Naomi Waxman February 25

Latin Fusion Arrives in Former Home of Yugen and Grace in West Loop

By Aimee Levitt February 11

Lettuce Entertain You’s Fancy New Omakase Spot Swaps Formality for Friendliness in River North

By Naomi Waxman February 7

A Honey Butter Fried Chicken Alum Opens Her Own Sandwich Shop in Avondale

By Aimee Levitt February 4

Wherewithall, Avondale’s Seasonal Dinner Spot, Opens for Brunch With Kimchi Soju Bloody Marys

By Aimee Levitt February 4

An Internet Meal Delivery Service Debuts a Tasting Room in Lincoln Park

By Aimee Levitt February 3