Lure Fishbar Known for its world-class sushi program, raw bar and rotating oyster selection, Lure Fishbar—which already has locations in New York City and Miami—has arrived in River North. “Since opening Lure in the heart of SoHo 15 years ago, we’ve always strived to create a restaurant ... More

Claudia The twice-monthly pop-up eatery in West Town called Claudia was first dreamt up in 2015 by chef Trevor Teich in an effort to serve his innovative cuisine in a more alternative setting. This summer, Claudia will open a permanent location in Bucktown. Teich has curated a ... More

Viceroy Chicago Somerset and rooftop bar Devereaux at the Viceroy Chicago have reopened with a new executive chef, Stephen Gillanders, at the helm. Both concepts have extended their al fresco dining season through the winter months for guests to safely dine outside. The outdoor spaces will feature ... More

Ørkenoy Chicago is welcoming a number of buzzy new breweries and eateries this season. Ørkenoy recently opened its doors in the Humboldt Park neighborhood under the leadership of co-founders Jonny Ifergan and chef Ryan Sanders. The team enlisted Chicago-based Range Design & Architecture ... More

A new French gastronomic experience has come to the Loop. The latest offering from Well Done Hospitality, François Frankie is a dining spectacular, featuring delights that include a modernized take on French classics such as escargot à la bourguignonne and foie gras torchon. Created by ... More

First there was acclaimed Oriole, and now the trio behind it have combined forces to open a snazzy new space in the West Loop. “At Kumiko, the team embraces a philosophy similar to Oriole’s, highlighting precision and improvisation, particularly through the customized omakase-style tasting ... More

Seven years ago, Wade McElroy made a career-defining leap. The Arizona native, who was working at The Dutch in SoHo, was visiting friends in Chicago when he took note of the Windy City’s fledgling cocktail scene. “I saw an opportunity to join a young and super-supportive hospitality ... More

With more and more music festivals incorporating philanthropy into their programming, the power of the platform to spread positive vibes is growing every year. From Firefly fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to Coachella implementing sustainability initiatives like an "energy playground" and a recycling store, festivals are rocking out while ... More