Chicago Soft Opens That Stuck — and the Fashion Nights Still Ahead
Soft Opens that stuck after opening weekend — Champagne Room and The Lair — plus the fashion galas, Spiegeltent Soft Open, and Halloween cluster s…
Kumiko Chicago: Julia Momosé’s West Loop Japanese Dining Bar Worth the Night
Kumiko Chicago is Julia Momosé’s West Loop Japanese dining bar — tasting menu, cocktails, Café Kumiko by day, and a downstairs Whisky Bar. Hereâ…
Compa Chicago: Regional Mexican, Close-Friend Energy & an Early-October West Town Opening
Compa Chicago is aimed at early October at 1424 W Chicago Ave in West Town — chef Horacio Fonseca’s regional Mexican shared plates, Adrian Gaytanâ…
The Lair Chicago: Dragon Speakeasy Under Stardust in River North
The Lair Chicago — dragon-themed basement speakeasy under Stardust at 710 N Clark — is open Thu–Sat 5 PM–3 AM in River North. Karaoke upstairs…
Sushi by Scratch Chicago: Speakeasy Omakase at the 10-Seat Counter
Sushi by Scratch Chicago hides a 10-seat omakase counter inside NADC on Milwaukee Avenue — sweet corn hamachi, house soy, welcome cocktail, and the …
Taan Chicago: Humboldt Park’s Thai Wine Bar Where Seasonal Cooking Meets the Pour
Taan Chicago — Chanita Chayaluk's Humboldt Park Thai wine bar at 2759 W Augusta — opened this month with shareable seasonal plates, a rotating win…
Osteria Gilberto Chicago: Handmade Pasta and a Slow Lincoln Park Table
Osteria Gilberto Chicago soft-opens at 1224 W Webster in Lincoln Park — handmade pasta, sixteen-layer lasagna, a warm amber dining room, and Resy li…
Little Betty Smokehouse Chicago: Dominique Leach Brings Pullman BBQ to UChicago Sep 28
Little Betty Smokehouse — Chef Dominique Leach’s Lexington Betty campus outpost — opens Monday, September 28, 2026 at UChicago Hutchinson Common…
Bahama Shack Chicago: Island Flavors on Wheels Hit Hyde Park Sep 21
Bahama Shack Chicago — Chef Courtney Neil’s Bahamian food truck — grand-opens Monday, September 21, 2026 at UChicago Woodlawn Dining Commons, th…
Chicago Soft Opens Worth Dressing For: Spiegeltents, Fashion, Galas & Halloween
Chicago fall nights worth dressing for: Kermess Spiegeltent Soft Open Oct 15, Carlyle Club, Sacred Threads and MS Strength & Style fashion nights, MCA…