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In Good Spirits Bringing Non-Alcoholic Options to West Town

After several pop-ups, the owners are ready to open new brick-and-mortar

Schneider Deli Making Debut in River North Soon

Jake Schneider is opening a brick-and-mortar after several pop-ups

Banging Gavel Brews Making Debut in Historic Vogt Building

The company's first location is set to open sometime in Summer 2023

Fry The Coop’s Newest Location Coming to Lincoln Park

The company's ninth location will move into the former home of Pita Pit

Bojangles Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Deal to Enter Chicago

The company will begin with a location within DuPage County

Goodtimes Brewery Replacing Smylie Brothers Brewing in Lakeview

Owners Manoj Rami and Kristian Cho recently applied for a liquor license

Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk Opening Second Location in Schaumburg

The restaurant will move into the former home of Macy's Furniture Gallery

Infuse Hospitality Opening The Foyer in West Loop

The fast-casual restaurant will feature chef-crafted food, specialty coffee, and cocktails

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila Reveals More West Loop Details

This will be the first of two locations in Chicago, with River North due next

CAVA Bringing Fast-Casual Mediterranean Food to Schaumburg

This location is expected to open in Spring 2024, along with five other restaurants

Velvet Taco Opening First Suburban Site in Chicagoland

The company's fourth Illinois site will move into the Crossroads of Schaumburg

More Details Revealed Regarding Naansense’s Fourth Location

The restaurant, along with five others, will open sometime in Spring 2024

Lazy Dog’s Fourth Illinois Location Coming to Schaumburg Next Year

The new site will open at Crossroads of Schaumburg next spring

Davanti Enoteca Opens in Naperville; Lincolnwood Next

The restaurant's fourth location will move to the area in the coming months

New Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Store Coming to Downtown Libertyville

Sugarville will feature gourmet ice cream from Homer's in Wilmette

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is Coming to Chicagoland

Well Done Hospitality Group recently signed a multi-unit agreement

The Budlong Hot Chicken Reopens Under New Ownership; Two New Sites Planned

The company will open in Lakeview and Oak Brook in the next few months

New American Fare Restaurant Replacing Bandera this Summer

The Evie will debut on the second floor of the building in June 2023

Owners of Michelin-Starred Galit Opening New Concept Next Door

The new two-story restaurant is expected to open early next year

New Ownership Takes Over Ridman’s Coffee in Uptown

More natural light, new art, and more drinks have already been introduced
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