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‘New Project’ in Progress from Chrissoulas Team

A Craigslist Advertisement suggests the brothers behind Libertyville’s elegant Greek restaurant are working on something new.

Conscious Plates on the Move to Woodlawn

The alkaline vegan restaurant from Latrell Garnett is moving from its original location in Boxville.

Sweetgreen Spreading the Health to Oak Park

The healthy fast-casual is gearing up to open a new location at 1143 Lake Street.

GIA MIA Brings Sixth Location to Naperville’s Old Nichols Library

The brand from BG Hospitality Group is setting up shop on S. Washington Street.

The Pancake Café to Open Outpost in Lincolnshire

The brand with locations in Wisconsin and downtown Chicago is slated for 300 Village Green Dr.

Schaumburg to Welcome Second U.S. Location of Guzman y Gomez

The Australian-based fast-casual chain will continue its Chicago-area growth.

Empire Restaurant Group Pilots Bev’s as Planning for Cali’s Continues

Will Cullen and The Empire Restaurant Group have taken over the former Jimmy’s Grill in Naperville and big plans are ahead.

Small Cheval in Liquor Licensing Stage for Two Outposts

The little sister concept to Hogsalt’s Au Cheval is moving forward with locations in West Loop and Hyde Park.

Sophia Steak Plans Lake Forest Location

The upscale Wilmette collaboration between Chef Glenn Keefer and Ballyhoo Hospitality will open an outpost this year.

Andretti Indoor Karting to Anchor Schaumburg Entertainment District

The first Midwest location of the Orland-based go-karting and arcade venue will comprise 90 North East’s first phase of development.

Tide to Table Oysters ‘Coming Soon’ to Naperville

Local franchisees Kyle and Angie Howard will open a location of the popular North Carolina seafood restaurant later this year.

Cilantro Taco Grill Adds Old Town Location

333 North Avenue will soon house a location on the popular fast-casual taqueria.

Land & Lake Kitchen Looking at Spring Opening for Ravenswood

A third location of the concept from LM Restaurant Group will open on W. Montrose Avenue.

Gordon Ramsay North America Files Building Permit

It looks like Gordon Ramsay’s next Chicago restaurant will open at 508 N. State Street.

Cooper’s Hawk to Open Pizza-Pasta Concept

Continuing the company’s ‘by Cooper’s Hawk’ signature brand, Piccolo Buco will debut in Oak Brook in the first half of 2022.

A Café Inspired by the Seasons Arrives in River North

Chef Joel Reno and Andrea Reno will debut their restaurant Pistores Pizza & Pastry this spring on N. Wells Street.

FreRa Dessert & Coffee Bar to Debut in Wicker Park

On the edge of Wicker Park, Chef Pavlina Manahov plans to open a plant-based dessert and coffee bar.

Doll’s Kitchen & Catering to Open Restaurant

Last month, Chef Chimere Finley signed a lease for her company’s first brick-and-mortar.

Thattu, Award-Winning Pop-up, Opens Avondale Brick-and-Mortar

The food stall turned pop-up has found itself a more permanent location.

Jet’s Sweeps Chicago with Detroit-Style Pizza

The national pizza brand plans to add 5 new stores to Chicagoland in early 2022.