Chicago Restaurant Openings

Halal Quesabirria Tacos Land in Lakeview and Four More Openings

By Naomi Waxman March 27

A Family-Owned Vegan Taqueria Arrives in Andersonville

By Gonzalo Guzman March 14

Boka Goes Family-Friendly Inside Lakeview’s Former Speakeasy and Brothel

By Ashok Selvam February 28

This Logan Square Vegan Taqueria Wants to Give Meat-Eaters a Thrill

By Ashok Selvam February 24

A Unique Pizzeria Will Top Pies With Korean Ssam Sauce or Pickles in Hyde Park

By Naomi Waxman February 22

This Chicago Filipino Restaurant Is for the Intentionally Boisterous

By Ashok Selvam February 21

Evanston’s Mexican Food Scene Is About to Get a Major Upgrade

By Naomi Waxman February 8

A Chicago Hotel Hopes Augmented Reality Doesn’t Bite

By Tony Tran February 6

A New Ramen Style From Tokyo Arrives in Chicago’s Suburbs

By Naomi Waxman February 3

Actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco Visit Chicago’s New Dine-In Movie Theater

By Ashok Selvam January 30

The Sports Bar Replacing Rocking Horse Opens in Logan Square

By Naomi Waxman January 27

Boka and Chef Daniel Rose Pursue French Perfection With a New Chicago Brasserie

By Ashok Selvam January 27

Inside River North’s Ravishing and Creative Pizza Cafe

By Ashok Selvam January 18

Baker Miller Is Now a Bagel Deli With a New Name in Lincoln Square

By Samantha Nelson January 11

Inside North Lawndale’s First Full-Service Restaurant in 50 Years

By Ashok Selvam December 19, 2022

Inside Naperville’s Fun New Taqueria With Mexican Seafood Bar

By Ashok Selvam December 16, 2022

A Laotian Virtual Restaurant Finds a New Home and Four More Openings

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam December 16, 2022

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hopes Its New Restaurant Resonates

By Naomi Waxman December 15, 2022

Lyra, a Downtown Greek Hit, Spawns a Suburban Sibling

By Naomi Waxman November 22, 2022

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

By Naomi Waxman November 17, 2022

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

By Naomi Waxman November 7, 2022

Downtown Chicago’s Only Winery Opens on Saturday

By Naomi Waxman November 4, 2022

Chef Curtis Duffy’s Luxe New Lounge Debuts

By Ashok Selvam October 28, 2022

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

By Ashok Selvam October 21, 2022

Explore This Delightful New French Restaurant Along Randolph Street

By Ashok Selvam October 19, 2022

The Kolache, a Texas Mainstay, Finds a Chicago Audience

By Naomi Waxman October 18, 2022

A Couple Smokes More Than Meat at Their Logan Square Restaurant

By Ashok Selvam October 7, 2022

An Indian Fine Dining Restaurant Pushes Culinary Limits

By Ashok Selvam September 27, 2022

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

By Naomi Waxman September 19, 2022

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

By Naomi Waxman September 12, 2022

Eden Introduces Dinner Service at Its New Digs in Avondale

By Ashok Selvam September 9, 2022

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

By Tony Tran September 8, 2022