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Gather Bakery Coming to Batavia’s Boardwalk Shops

Owners hope to use this as a test space for a larger store in Downtown

First Watch Replacing Claddagh Irish Pub in Geneva Commons

The company is also working on two new locations in Kissimmee

Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Expanding to Downtown Batavia

The company will replace Hot Pan in either late spring or early summer

Wholly Frijoles Expanding Nearby for Sweet Shop and Catering

New ownership says they aim to open in the first week of May 2023

Alliance Bakery Expanding to West Town for Larger Facility

The site will serve as the company's primary point for custom cake orders

Homewood Brewing Company Honoring the Life of Juice WRLD

The brand new brewery is expected to open sometime next year

Small Cheval Opening First North Shore Site in Wilmette

The restaurant will replace Depot Nuevo, which will close by the end of August

The Original Rainbow Cone Opening Standalone Site in Orland Park

The shop will replace Bakers Square Restaurant & Bakery in late May 2023

A New Persian-Inspired Tasting Menu Restaurant Coming to Albany Park

Maman Zari will move into the former home of Lebanon Bites and Semiramis

Chipotle Relocating in Merrillville for New Chipotlane Site

The company plans to open between 255 to 285 new restaurants this year

Antigua Mexican Grill Replacing Tobacco Hut in Huntley

The company's third location is expected to open in Fall 2023

Big Chicken Expanding to Schaumburg After Forthcoming Rosemont Location

The company will make its Illinois debut in early June 2023

Portillo’s is Coming to Rosemont with No Dining Room and Multiple Drive-Throughs

The company is hoping to open this location by the end of the year

West Town Bakery is Coming to Evanston with OKAY Cannabis

The company's sixth location is expected to open in July 2023

Ballyhoo Hospitality is Getting Ready to Debut its Second Italian Restaurant

DeNucci's will move across the street from the group's founding concept Gemini

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Coming to West Loop in Summer 2023

This will be Guinness' second brewing facility and taproom in the U.S.

Cooper’s Hawk Wheeling Preparing for $4.9 million Renovation

The popular chain restaurant recently received a $100,000 municipal grant

Ballyhoo Hospitality is Opening New Restaurant in Glenview

The village agreed to sell the land for $210,000 while also providing a grant and loan

Astor Club Getting Closer to Opening in Gold Coast

The historic space is expected to reopen in Summer 2023

A Wizard-Themed Speakeasy is Coming to Wicker Park

The Cauldron Chicago will be the company's largest location
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