Chicago restaurants
Rock Bottom Brewery Closes For Good After More Than 20 Years Downtown
The Grand Avenue craft brewery and restaurant was a staple for Downtown residents and tourists.
Chicago Winery Opening Next Month, Bringing A Restaurant, Tastings And Tours To River North
The Clark Street winery brings a restaurant, bar, tasting room and private event space all under one roof.
Emmit’s Irish Pub Closing After 26 Years In River West
Emmit's last day is June 25, ending a long history of hosting epic St. Patrick's Day parties, welcoming movie crews and giving celebrities a down-to-earth place to enjoy a beer.
Facing A ‘Terrible Winter’ And Hanging By A Thread, Restaurant Owners Beg City, State For More Guidance — And Tax Relief
Restaurant and bar owners are facing a perfect storm — and bills are coming due. Many neighborhood staples might have to close, and thousands will be left unemployed.
As Indoor Dining Ban Looms, Restaurants ‘Winterize’ Patios With Tents, Igloos — But Is It Safer Than Eating Inside?
An infectious diseases expert said the safety of igloos, greenhouses and partially-enclosed tents comes down to ventilation and sanitization.
To Protect Staff From Virus, Some Restaurants Stick To Carryout — But They Face ‘Mass Extinction’ Without Help
Some restaurants never brought back dine-in service because they wanted to protect staff and customers. But now they're struggling to stay afloat.
Etta Staffers Test Positive For Coronavirus, But Restaurant Owner Says Closing Is Not An Option
Etta co-owner David Pisor defended his decision to stay open. "If someone gets it, [we] move them out. ... It's something we've been able to smartly handle."
Flour Power, A Neighbor-Funded Homemade Pasta Shop, Opens This Week In West Town
Schwa alums Wilson Bauer and Alice Richter are opening the neighborhood pasta shop of their dreams on Thursday.
Sweetgreen Restaurant Opens New Wicker Park Location
Founded in 2007 in Washington, D.C., sweetgreen sources local ingredients for region-specific bowls, salads and plates.
Former Robey Hotel Staffers Want Manager, Chef Fired After Years Of Alleged Racist Abuse, Sexual Harassment
From forcibly kissing a bartender to calling a Black server "Aunt Jemima," workers say a general manager has allowed a culture of abuse to run rampant.
