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Twain closed for ‘reconcepting’ that will not include opening team Tim and Rebekah Graham

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

When Twain opened in August, it seemed to have a can't-miss formula. A cool menu, featuring modern riffs on Midwestern cuisine, inspired by chef Tim Graham's Missouri upbringing and his...

A round loaf of warm focaccia, which is replenished throughout the meal, at Next restaurant May 20, 2019.

Review: Abbondanza rules the day at Next restaurant’s Italia menu

September 4, 2019 at 6:18 p.m.

"For the next 12 weeks," my waiter at Next intoned, "we're going to be the best Italian restaurant in Chicago." Bold talk, considering Chicago's abundance of excellent Italian restaurants. And...

Julia Momose, pictured Dec. 22, 2018, just before the restaurant opened, is creative director at Kumiko.

Food & Wine names Chicago cocktail-and-bites bar Kumiko No. 5 on Best New Restaurants list

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Food & Wine magazine released its annual Best New Restaurants list Tuesday morning, and, as has been the case more often than not over the years, a Chicago restaurant made...

Slurping Turtle, shown in 2012 soon after opening, will close by May 29, but the company's Ann Arbor, Mich., restaurant will stay open and another will be added in Columbus, Ohio.

Chicago ramen pioneer Slurping Turtle closing for more sushi-centric model, but just not here

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

Slurping Turtle, one of the early leaders of Chicago's ramen craze, is about to slurp its final noodle. The restaurant (116 W. Hubbard St., 312-464-0466) will close at the end...

Flora Fauna opening in former Bohemian House space, embracing Caribbean and Southeast Asian flavors

June 17, 2019 at 8:05 a.m.

Flora Fauna, a restaurant embracing the cuisines of Mexico, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, is aiming for an early June opening in the River North space that formerly housed Bohemian...

Carrie Nahabedian, shown at Brindille in January, will open a new restaurant in The Gwen this summer with her cousin Michael. "I'm not prepared to tell you what style of food," she said, "but it'll be very textured and vibrant and sun-kissed, exuding relaxation. "

Carrie and Michael Nahabedian opening new restaurant in The Gwen hotel — but no ‘new Naha’ yet

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Ever since Carrie and Michael Nahabedian closed their beloved Naha in March 2018, Chicago food fans have been awaiting word of the duo's new concept. Now we know. Or do...

Kikko, a basement restaurant below Japanese-style cocktail bar Kumiko, opening next week

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

The team behind Kumiko cocktail bar — creative director Julia Momose, chef de cuisine Mariya Russell and executive chef Noah Sandoval — didn't have to dig too deep for their...

South Side chef John Meyer opening Rouxster’s Cookhouse in Mariano’s stores

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Nashville-style hot chicken, jerk chicken and fried-catfish sandwiches are coming to Mariano's grocery stores. Rouxster's Cookhouse, Mariano's latest in-store restaurant concept, opens Thursday at the chain's Park Ridge location (1900...

Carlos Gaytan shown in his now-closed restaurant Mexique, will open two restaurants in the former Roy's space, Tzuco, a casual, small-plates spot with about 120 seats, and Tales of Carlos Gaytan, an intimate, 12-seat dining room with a multi-course tasting menu.

Carlos Gaytan heading back to Chicago with two new restaurants

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

When chef Carlos Gaytan closed his restaurant, Mexique, a year ago, he vowed to return. Before this summer is over, he intends to do just that. Gaytan will open two...

First Look: Winnetka’s French restaurant trio Aboyer, Silencieux, George Trois

June 3, 2019 at 10:17 a.m.

Most chefs find opening a single restaurant to be a challenge. But three restaurants in four days? That's what Michael Lachowicz did the first four days in May, when he...

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