Restaurants
Lan’s Old Town Shut Down — Again — After Hosting Second Maskless Party In 2 Months
Lan's Old Town hosted 27 people who weren't wearing masks for a party Valentine's Day weekend, city inspectors found.
Chatham’s Soul Vegetarian To Reopen As Soul Veg City In March With Remodeled Building, Expanded Menu
Now called Soul Veg City, the popular vegan eatery is "going to be the best-looking, best-feeling place south of 12th Street,” one of the owners said.
Long-Awaited Wrigleyville Culver’s Plan Is Dead, Alderman Says
Cubs fans have been teased with a Culver's on Clark Street since 2014, but those plans have "fallen through."
Steingold’s Relocating To Southport Corridor, Giving Classic Jewish Deli A Bigger Kitchen And Menu
The modern Jewish Deli is moving from North Center to 3737 N. Southport Ave., just two doors north of the Music Box Theatre, in February.
Bucktown Chick-Fil-A Opening This Week Across From Shuttered Vienna Beef Factory
The new Chick-fil-A will neighbor Drive Shack, a riverfront driving range replacing the recently closed Vienna Beef Factory.
Wrigleyville’s The Dark Horse Closes Permanently: ‘COVID Is The Big Winner Here’
The Dark Horse Tap and Grille struggled to stay open throughout the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately closed its doors for good Sunday.
Devil Dawgs Closing Original Storefront In Lincoln Park After 10 Years
The hot dog chain is celebrating 10 years in the neighborhood by giving away $1 hot dogs on Thursday.
This South Side Restaurant Is Letting People Pay What They Can To Feed Those In Need, Keep Workers On Staff
Bridgeport's Kimski will distribute as many as 2,000 meals weekly through the winter. "We're trying to do this because there are no real relief programs [for restaurants] out there."
Albany Park Restaurant Crawl Goes Online Due To Coronavirus, With Prizes Available Through November
Ordering takeout or delivery from dozens of local restaurants can enter you in weekly drawings for prizes given out by the Albany Park Chamber Of Commerce.
Edgewater Neighbors Raise $18,000 For Broadway Cellars To Help Fine Dining Bistro Survive Coronavirus
The Foleys have kept Broadway Cellars afloat with their own cash. Now, neighbors are helping the owners make sure they survive the winter.
Longman & Eagle In Logan Square Closed Indefinitely Not Long After Reopening Sausage Shop
Employees at the popular farm-to-table restaurant made the call to close down, the owner said on social media: "When they say they're ready to call it, we trust them."
Culver’s Set To Open Next Spring In Ravenswood
Neighbors have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Culver’s at 1819 W. Montrose Ave. since last summer.
Scofflaw In Logan Square Closed For ‘Foreseeable Future’
The popular cocktail bar is the latest Chicago bar/restaurant to close for the winter as the coronavirus pandemic worsens.
Jade Court’s Longtime Fans Propel A Successful Opening Day For Its Hyde Park Reboot
The Cantonese restaurant on Racine Avenue closed after the death of founder Eddy Cheung, who also ran Phoenix Restaurant in Chinatown. After a year off, the family reopened Jade Court Friday at Harper Court in Hyde Park.
Parson’s Chicken & Fish Expanding Into Andersonville, With Plans For Spring Opening
Parson's is taking over the former space of Stone Fox, which closed abruptly last December.
Emerald City Coffee Closes Lakeview Cafe Due To Pandemic; Uptown Store To Remain Open
A GoFundMe campaign was set up to support workers who lost their jobs with the cafe's closure.
Lincoln Square’s Taco In A Bag Closes
The restaurant's owners hinted at a return but didn't provide details on that or why they decided to close.
Fed Up With Late Night Bar Tai’s Til 4, Lakeview Neighbors Push For Booze Ban On Block In Election
Some neighbors blame Tai's Til 4 for a fatal shooting outside the bar in February and pushed for the dry-precinct ballot measure to shut the bar down.
New Restaurant Opening Across From California Blue Line In Logan Square
The new eatery, which will have a market component, is taking over the former Township spot at 2200 N. California Ave.
Uptown’s Big Chicks, Tweet Close After Regular Comes To Bar Sick, Later Tests Positive For Coronavirus: ‘My Poor Staff’
The customer came to Big Chicks to celebrate his birthday — after feeling sick and getting a coronavirus test earlier in the week, according to the business owner.
