Restaurants

Three former workers said they were told they'd be paid while the restaurant was being renovated. Instead, they all lost their jobs.

Café Sophie in Chicago and a restaurant in California have both closed as co-owners David Pisor and James Lasky continue to battle for control of What If Syndicate.

Without enough staff, restaurants are opting out of fests. The city's summer fests are offering stipends, ending tickets and finding workers to help more vendors participate.

The "nasty, salacious" dispute between Maple & Ash's owners has some investors worried the Chicago and Scottsdale restaurants could close, according to a lawsuit.

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.

The storefront on Green Street has indoor and outdoor seating and will feature a salad and sandwich bar.

It's Lettuce Entertain You's fifth Beatrix location in the Chicagoland area.

Bunker is four steps below ground inside The Duncan, a luxury apartment building. It's set to open in early May.

Business partners David Pisor and James Lasky are the powerhouse behind glitzy Maple & Ash and Etta's meteoric rise. With allegations flying, they're battling in court for control of the company they spent years building.

Lan's Old Town hosted 27 people who weren't wearing masks for a party Valentine's Day weekend, city inspectors found.

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.

Cubs fans have been teased with a Culver's on Clark Street since 2014, but those plans have "fallen through."

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.

The new Chick-fil-A will neighbor Drive Shack, a riverfront driving range replacing the recently closed Vienna Beef Factory.

The Dark Horse Tap and Grille struggled to stay open throughout the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately closed its doors for good Sunday.

The hot dog chain is celebrating 10 years in the neighborhood by giving away $1 hot dogs on Thursday.

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."

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.

The Foleys have kept Broadway Cellars afloat with their own cash. Now, neighbors are helping the owners make sure they survive the winter.