Luella's Southern Kitchen Will Bring a Taste of Mississippi to Lincoln Square July 2, 2026 at 5:59 p.m. The chef, a veteran of the Conrad Hotel, will call on his great-grandmother's recipes at the fast-casual spot coming next month.
Formento's Will Open Wednesday in the West Loop July 2, 2026 at 6:01 p.m. The Italian-American spot from the team behind the Bristol and Balena will be big in a lot of ways.
The General Will Charge Into Logan Square This Spring July 2, 2026 at 5:56 p.m. The new spot will be part taco-barbecue fusion, part boutique grocer.
How to Make Tom Van Lente’s Roasted Stuffed Onions July 2, 2026 at 5:58 p.m. The lead chef at Two makes a perfect year-round appetizer.
Paul McGee's Got a New Tiki Bar in Logan Square July 2, 2026 at 5:58 p.m. The spot will be called Lost Lake, and we nabbed the recipe for their namesake drink.
Get Ready for Ramen from Shin Thompson in Wicker Park July 2, 2026 at 5:57 p.m. Come February the Kabocha chef will offer up a Tokyo-style ramen spot where the bowls start around $7.
Brendan Sodikoff Will Bring Back Dillman’s July 2, 2026 at 5:58 p.m. The restaurateur says he'll give the Jewish deli another go in the next few months.
East Will Take Over the My Thai Space Next Month July 2, 2026 at 5:59 p.m. The Hot Woks Cool Sushi team has the new restaurant all planned out—casual, healthy spins on sushi, ramen, and stir fry.
The Duck Inn Is a Blast from the Past July 2, 2026 at 6:01 p.m. Kevin Hickey’s new Bridgeport spot is a funky gastropub.
Jason Paskewitz’s Modernist French Spot Will Be Called the Blanchard July 2, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. Expect updates on the classics and a whole lot of foie when the Lincoln Park restaurant opens next spring.