restaurants · New Investors Take a Bite Out of One of Chicago’s Biggest Pizza Chains In a deal worth more than $500 million, shares of Lou Malnati's were sold to a San Francisco hedge fund.
restaurants · Second City Meadery is Opening a Taproom in Albany Park After a long delay, the meadery will finally bring its honey wine to its new taproom on Elston Avenue.
restaurants · Capri Express is Opening a New Location in Lemont The Italian eatery has signed a lease for a space in Lemont Village Square.
restaurants · The Hot Dog Box is Opening a Full Restaurant in Portage Park With ten times the space and a bigger menu, the beloved hot dog stand looks forward to feeding a new community.
restaurants · Gordon Ramsay Burger Inches Closer to Late 2021 Opening The first Chicago eatery for the world-famous chef has filed a liquor license application.
restaurants · A Caribbean-Inspired Music Lounge is Coming to the West Loop Brunch, live music and Caribbean cuisine are in the plans for Tribe, a new venue from the owner of Refuge Live.
retail · Color Club is Opening Up to Public Events The art studio and community center hopes to host retreats, art classes, poetry readings and more at the space.
restaurants · Stax Cafe’s Popular Cocktails are Coming to Its Little Italy Location The original outpost of the breakfast spot will soon be serving up bellinis, mimosas, Bloody Marys and more.
restaurants · Mustard Seed Kitchen Is Opening in the South Loop The new eatery is a "re-concept" of Chef Luciano Kitchen & Chicken — and boasts a prolific Chicago restaurateur at its helm.
restaurants · Oooh Wee It Is! Will Bring Soul Food With a Twist to Two New Locations This Fall The restaurant has big plans for its expansion, with games, live music and lobster and jerk chicken pop tarts served in a toaster oven.
restaurants · A New Gastropub is Coming to St. Charles Whiskey Bend will take over the former location of Pub 222.
restaurants · Burrito Beach is Coming to North & Sheffield Commons The new location will be the restaurant's seventh outpost.
restaurants · Joe Donut is Coming to Elk Grove Village, Deerfield and Mount Prospect The expansion includes the chain's first full standalone restaurant with a drive-thru.
restaurants · A Work-and-Play Space for Parents and Kids is Coming to Lincoln Square Itsy Bitsy Play & Cafe will offer room for parents to work and kids to play, plus a neighborhood cafe.
restaurants · Bae Coffee is Set to Open Its First Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Lakeview East In another pandemic success story, the coffee company will bring its "Dollywood minimalist" design to a new home on North Broadway.
restaurants · Sushi Boutique is Opening Next Month in the Gold Coast The upscale venue will serve sushi and izakaya-inspired plates that are meant to be shared.
restaurants · Kitchen 17 is Coming to Avondale The home of the original Chicago vegan deep dish is renting out an even bigger space.
restaurants · Guinness is Opening a Taproom in Fulton Market District The taproom will feature Irish pub fare and Chicago-exclusive brews.
restaurants · BJ’s to Open Next Fall in Orland Park The location will be the chain's first restaurant in Illinois.
restaurants · The Owners of Zia’s Trattoria are Bringing Zia’s Social to Norwood Park The longstanding restaurant concept will keep its Italian roots but will emphasize community dining at its new home.
