De Colores Chicago: Latin Fusion Color Landing on Clark Mid-October
De Colores Chicago targets mid-October 2026 at 5403 N Clark in Andersonville — Patricia Guerrero’s Latin fusion sit-down with ropa vieja, stuffed …
AMARA Chicago: Balkan Mezze, Rakija & a Fulton Market Table Made for Sharing
AMARA Chicago targets fall 2026 at 844 W Randolph in Fulton Market — chef Nemanja Milunovic’s Balkan-Mediterranean mezze room with ćevapi, burek,…
Gibsons Tavern Chicago: Steaks, Vaulted Ceilings & a Fulton Market Pour
Gibsons Tavern Chicago targets November 2026 at 925 W Fulton Market — Gibsons Restaurant Group’s first Fulton restaurant, with steaks, seafood, co…
Carlyle Club Chicago: Steaks, Sushi & Riverlight at Reid Murdoch
Carlyle Club Chicago opens October 1 on the Reid Murdoch riverfront — steakhouse and sushi bar in one room, a 72-seat patio, 2,000+ bottles, and res…
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…