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The Team Behind Bayan Ko Will Open a Second Location, Bayan Ko Diner, in Ravenswood

Bayan Ko is located at 1810 W Montrose Avenue.

The Team Behind Bhoomi Will Soon Open a New Concept, Indus, in Highland Park

According to Google, the address listed for Indus was previously home to Sweet Home Gelato.

Dearly Beloved Opening May 1

Near North Neighborhood Welcomes a New Cocktail Restaurant by Machine Hospitality Group

DeNucci’s Will Soon Expand With a Second Location in Highland Park

Ballyhoo was founded by longtime hospitality industry veterans Ryan and Anna O'Donnell.

Velocity Esports To Open Its First Illinois Location At Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall

Premiere Arcade, Esports Lounge and Entertainment Center Brings New Experience to Chicago-Area Gamers of All Ages

Puffy Cakes Has Its Eyes Set on West Town

The "puffy cake" will come in three different sizes.

Charlie Martin’s Slated to Open Its Doors in the Near North Area

Eric has been a partner of Lot No. 2 since 2014, according to LinkedIn.

Salvaje Slated to Open Its First Chicago Location in Fulton Market

The chef and co-owner of all of Salvaje's branches is Fermin Azkue, according to the company website.

Monochrome Brewing Has Its Eyes on the Pilsen Area

According to the GoFundMe page, Monochrome Brewing's motto is "Beer is art."

Colectivo Coffee Roasters Slated to Expand With a Seventh Location

According to the company website, Colectivo started back in 1992.

Celtic Knot Public House Will Close One Door and Another Will Open With a New Location

The Celtic Knot currently resides at 626 Church Street in Evanston.

Milwaukee-based Colectivo Coffee Roasters Slated to Open in Ravenswood

Colectivo currently has five locations in the Chicago area.

Roanoke Hospitality Slated to Open Another New Concept Called 101 Club

Alongside 101 Club, Roanoke Hospitality is behind Bandol Brasserie and Raw Bar, Roanoke Restaurant, Grill 21, and The Fillmore.

Home Comedy Theater Slated to Open in the Spring of This Year

Home Comedy Theater will offer multiple workshops and class options, according to the company website.

Chef Paul Virant Slated to Debut a New Concept, Petite Vie, in Western Springs

Paul has been awarded multiple Jean Banchet awards including Chef of the Year, awarded in January of 2024.

Rich Wang Will Soon Open Minyoli in Andersonville

Rich also worked in Macau prior to starting the opening process of Minyoli, according to the article.

LAGO by Fabio Viviani Announces Opening Date

Celebrity Chef to Open Modern Italian Steakhouse Right in His Own Backyard

An Exclusive Experiential Steakhouse and Supper Club Opening In Chicago’s River North

DIVAN boasts American steakhouse classics with refined European influence

Chef Ryan Fakih Will Soon Open Beity in Fulton Market

The Arabic translation of Beity is "my home," according to the company website.

Karavan By Jibek Jolu Will Open Soon in Des Plaines

According to Chicago Food Chat, Karavan will be taking over what was formerly home to Eagle Restaurant.

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