Chicago Restaurant Openings

Lyra, a Downtown Greek Hit, Spawns a Suburban Sibling

By Naomi Waxman November 22

Amy Morton and Chef Debbie Gold Bring Their Memories of France to Evanston

By Naomi Waxman November 17

Peninsula Hotel’s European Cafe Returns After a Two-Year Hiatus and Three More Openings

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam November 14

Award-Winning Chefs Erick Williams and Damarr Brown Unveil a Cheesy New Restaurant

By Naomi Waxman November 7

Downtown Chicago’s Only Winery Opens on Saturday

By Naomi Waxman November 4

Chef Curtis Duffy’s Luxe New Lounge Debuts

By Ashok Selvam October 28

Nationally Recognized Yardbird Arrives With Upscale Comfort Food and Plenty of Bourbon

By Ashok Selvam October 21

Explore This Delightful New French Restaurant Along Randolph Street

By Ashok Selvam October 19

The Kolache, a Texas Mainstay, Finds a Chicago Audience

By Naomi Waxman October 18

A Couple Smokes More Than Meat at Their Logan Square Restaurant

By Ashok Selvam October 7

An Indian Fine Dining Restaurant Pushes Culinary Limits

By Ashok Selvam September 27

A Lighthearted New Restaurant Tries to Make a Splash Along Randolph Street

By Naomi Waxman September 19

West Loop’s Latest Entrant is a Lavish Journey Along Asia’s Silk Road

By Naomi Waxman September 12

Eden Introduces Dinner Service at Its New Digs in Avondale

By Ashok Selvam September 9

Shawn Michelle’s, Chicago’s Iconic Ice Cream Parlor, Debuts Another Location

By Tony Tran September 8

One of Chicago’s Premier Indian and Nepalese Restaurants Has Reopened

By Ashok Selvam September 7

Find Smoked Mexican Pork Ribs by the Pound at a River North Bar

By Naomi Waxman August 30

A New Ramen Bar’s Experiment May Prove Giardiniera’s Versatility

By Naomi Waxman August 25

A New Cafe Brings a Taste of Guatemala to Avondale

By Tony Tran August 24

Fulton Market’s Latest Pushes Boundaries With Mexican Seafood

By Brenda Storch August 16

Closed for Nearly a Year, One of Chicago’s Best Restaurants Returns

By Samantha Nelson August 9

Hot Dog-Flavored Soft Serve Unleashed on Unsuspecting Chicagoans

By Naomi Waxman July 29

Bar Siena Heads for the Suburbs

By aimee.levitt July 8

A New Mediterranean Restaurant Stands Out From the Pack, Thanks to Its Chef

By aimee.levitt July 7

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