Susu Chicago: Morning Bakery & Breakfast Sandwich Land on Randolph October 5
Susu Chicago flips on daytime bakery and breakfast October 5: Wagyu sujuk sandwich, Levantine-French pastries, and Sparrow Coffee from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Randolph.
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 piña, Bloom-designed color, and an opening list at decolores.io.
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, rakija cocktails, and brother Marko behind the bar.
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, comfort fare, and Prohibition-era cocktails under vaulted ceilings.
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 reservations open now on SevenRooms.
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 still ahead this fall.
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. Here’s why the night is worth planning.
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 Gaytan’s agave bar, and Markus Chwajol’s Six Point hospitality. Here’s what to know before reservations go live.
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, cocktail den down.
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 kind of night you plan for.
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 wine list, and OpenTable live.