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FARE ‘Coming Soon’ to The Loop

Co-founded by Britni DeLeon and Kasia Bednarz, FARE offers seasonal meals with local ingredients.

CO-OP Bakery Sugarcoated to Debut in Highland Park

Pastry Chef Hillary Rikower and Educator and Baker Allison Schachter have joined forces to create ‘a modern bakery experience unlike anything currently found on the North Shore.'

Rosemont Welcomes Small Cheval’s First Suburban Outpost

Little sister to Au Cheval, the fast-casual burger restaurant will open a Rosemont location by summer or fall 2022.

District Brew Yards Aims for Wheeling Expansion

The collective bringing 4 unique breweries under one roof is looking to open a second location by late spring 2022.

Chef Daniel Rose Partners with Boka for Le Select

Rose will return home after years in New York and abroad to open a French restaurant with the industrious Boka restaurant group.

New Concept Coming to Chicago from Owners of AJ Hudson’s Public House

Expect more of what they do best: an elevated English Pub with cocktails.

Neighborhood Eatery Paulie’s to Debut in Glenview

Paulie’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Wine Bar & Market will ‘open soon’ at in The Glen Town Center.

Butler Hospitality to Open Tim & Elio’s at Courtyard by Marriott

The NY-based hospitality company offering improvements to customer experience has filed a liquor license application for the eatery.

TriBecca’s Sandwich Shop to Debut on W. Belmont Ave

TriBecca’s has operated as a pop-up for the last three years.

Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar Expands to Northbrook

Wilmette’s wood-burning pizzeria will open an outpost on Shermer Road.

NY-Style Pies and Neighborhood Vibes Headed to Andersonville

Heisler Hospitality will open a second location of its pizzeria Pizza Lobo on N. Clark Street.

Life Time River North at One Chicago Gears up For Opening

The much-anticipated luxury athletic resort and coworking space has filed a liquor license application.

River North to Welcome Philz Coffee

The California-based chain has filed a permit application with the City of Chicago for improvements to 27 W. Chicago Avenue.

Sweetgreen to Open in the Village of Deerfield

The healthy, fast-casual brand continues its Chicago-area expansion.

Brothers Behind Le Bouchon to Take Over River North’s Entente Space

Brothers Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey of La Sardine and Le Bouchon will open Obélix in early 2022.

Lincoln Park’s Sushi Hall Plans for March Opening

The 10-seat sushi bar and accompanying restaurant will open on N. Clark Street.

‘Third Place’ Edie’s All Day Café & Bar to Open Outpost

The upscale, fast-casual café from Wells Corridor will open a second eatery in the River North space that last housed 3 Greens Market.

Ramova Theatre & Grill, Once Thought Lost, Will be Revived

A developer, a Michelin-start chef, and a beverage director will act on a collective vision.

Brick-and-Mortar on the Horizon for Don Pablo’s Kitchen & Bakeshop

The Glenview ghost kitchen will open a storefront in Uptown in early 2022.

Augie’s Booze & Schmooze to Close, Reopen Under New Ownership

Isabelle and Michael Nigro, who plan to close on the space in January, will renovate and reopen.