Chicago Restaurant Openings

Tour Maxwells Trading, Now Open in the West Loop

By Ashok Selvam January 3

West Town’s New Fancy Cocktail Bar Aims to Put Its Workers First

By Ashok Selvam December 19, 2023

A Romantic Outpost of a New York City Italian Restaurant Arrives in River North

By Naomi Waxman December 13, 2023

Chicago’s First All-Beef Omakase Arrives From a Michelin-Starred Team

By Naomi Waxman December 12, 2023

Valhalla Is Leaving Time Out Market and Bringing Its Tasting Menu to Wicker Park

By Ashok Selvam December 6, 2023

Beefy Fulton Market Reboot Nisos Prime and Six More Openings

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam December 1, 2023

A Modern Italian Restaurant Debuts Where Cactus Bar & Grill Stood For Three Decades

By Naomi Waxman November 30, 2023

Akahoshi Ramen, Now Open in Logan Square, Is Chicago’s Toughest Reservation

By Naomi Waxman November 29, 2023

A Well-Known Mole Master Brings His Brand of Upscale Mexican to Bucktown

By Naomi Waxman October 25, 2023

Behold Anelya, a Ukrainian Fine Dining Restaurant for the Borscht-Curious

By Naomi Waxman October 24, 2023

‘Tocino Candy’ Burgers and Other Filipino Fare Arrive at New West Town Cafe

By Ashok Selvam October 23, 2023

A Venezuelan Pizzaiolo Debuts a Vegan-Friendly Neapolitan Shop in Lincoln Park

By Ashok Selvam October 18, 2023

Chicago’s Vegan Food Hall Features Meatless Italian Beef, Fish-Free Sushi, and More

By Ashok Selvam October 2, 2023

Guinness Opens Its Chicago Brewery 171 Days Before St. Patrick’s Day

By Ashok Selvam September 28, 2023

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Serving Up a Greek Freak Feast in Milwaukee

By Ashok Selvam September 22, 2023

Try Spicy Indo-Chinese Duck Confit Fried Rice at Wicker Park’s New Cocktail Bar

By Ashok Selvam September 20, 2023

Wicker Park’s New Indian Restaurant and Four More Openings

By Naomi Waxman August 30, 2023

Chicago’s Only All-Day Vegan Cafe and Restaurant Serves a Tasty Italian Beef

By Ashok Selvam August 16, 2023

River North’s New Modern Jewish Deli Opens Inside a 63-Year-Old Space

By Naomi Waxman August 4, 2023

Lincoln Park’s Nostalgic New Red Sauce Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria Is Open

By Naomi Waxman August 1, 2023

Maman Zari, Chicago’s Only Persian Tasting Menu Restaurant, Debuts in Albany Park

By Naomi Waxman July 28, 2023

A Dive Bar That Channels The Spirit of Baja Debuts in West Town

By Ashok Selvam July 27, 2023

The ‘Shake Shack of Mexican Food’ Arrives in West Loop

By Ashok Selvam July 27, 2023

Randolph Row’s Latest Slings ‘70s Nostalgia and Burt Reynolds-Style ‘Happy Meals’

By Ashok Selvam July 25, 2023

Shaq Brings His Fried Chicken Chain to Chicago, While MJ Plans a Steakhouse in South Korea

By Ashok Selvam July 17, 2023

A Japanese Alley Bar Reemerges in Fulton Market With Unusual Omakase

By Naomi Waxman July 7, 2023

Porto’s Owners Debut a Vivacious New Drinking Den in West Loop

By Naomi Waxman June 29, 2023

Behold River North’s New Rooftop For Kebobs, Cocktails, and Fancy Falafel

By Ashok Selvam June 28, 2023

Chicago’s New Golf Bar, Big Mini, Opens in Lakeview

By Naomi Waxman June 22, 2023

A New Loop Barbecue Opens This Week Smoking Ribs, Brisket, and Mortadella

By Ashok Selvam June 20, 2023

Slightly Toasted’s Crew Debuts a New Loop Whiskey Bar and Seven More Openings

By Naomi Waxman June 16, 2023

The Professor Invites the West Loop to a Rooftop Pizza Party

By Ashok Selvam June 13, 2023