Armour & Swift Will Elevate Chicago's Steak House Scene in September July 2, 2026 at 5:33 p.m. The duo of restaurant groups that gave us Balena is working on their second project.
Imperial Lamian Will Stretch into River North This Fall July 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. It's the first U.S. location for an Indonesian restaurant group, and this spot specializes in hand-pulled noodles.
Farm Bar Will Take Root in Lake View in September July 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. From the Farmhouse crew, it's pierogies and burgers in honor of the four Midwestern states from which they source much of their food.
Siena Tavern Team to Open Bar Siena in the West Loop July 2, 2026 at 5:31 p.m. Complete with shareable antipasti, a walk-up window, and a pizza oven named Bella.
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar Will Bring Real Neapolitan Pizza to Wilmette July 2, 2026 at 5:36 p.m. Their oven came straight from Naples.
GreenRiver Will Flow into Chicago This Summer July 2, 2026 at 5:32 p.m. A team effort between Danny Meyer's Union Square Events and NYC-based hospitality group The Best Bar in the World is coming to a location in the city TBA.
Wixter Market Will Be the First Place to Buy Super-Frozen Fish in Chicago July 2, 2026 at 5:34 p.m. No fishy smell or artificial coloring here.
La Voûte Will Offer Bistro Fare in Homewood July 2, 2026 at 5:33 p.m. Dominique Tougne of Lincoln Park's Chez Moi will be running the kitchen of the spot, nestled in a boutique-style hotel.
Renée Fleming on Bel Canto and All Those Musicals at the Lyric July 2, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. The superstar soprano has just renewed her creative consultancy with the opera company for two more years.
Son of a Butcher Will Serve Offbeat Cuts in Logan Square July 2, 2026 at 5:33 p.m. Don't come here looking for filet mignon–chef Frank Valdez is focusing on funkier cuts.