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Having a tough time keeping up with all the new dining options? Welcome to the Opening Report, a curated roundup of recent restaurant openings big and small across Chicago.
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GOLD COAST — Private members club Astor Club has introduced a new dining experience led by a prominent Chicago chef. Trevor Teich, who earned a Michelin star at his Bucktown fine dining restaurant Claudia, now leads the club’s culinary program. At The Chef’s Table, he presents a tasting menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and French technique. The exclusive 10-seat communal experience is priced at $325 per person. 24 E. Goethe Street.
IRVING PARK — After a decade in Lincoln Square, Southern comforts specialist Luella’s has relocated to Irving Park. Drop in during breakfast or brunch hours to try Darnell Reed’s lineup of favorites, including chicken and waffles, crab-stuffed shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, and peach cobbler French toast. 4114 N. Kedzie Avenue.
LOGAN SQUARE — A pair of Sushi Dokku vets have brought an affordable omakase restaurant to Logan Square. Omakase Box offers a 15-course chef’s counter experience for $98 per person. There’s also an al la carte menu featuring starters like edamame and miso soup, and a variety of nigiri and hand rolls. 3038 W. Armitage Avenue.
NORTH CENTER — A taste of the Southwest has come to North Center with The Western Bar & Kitchen. Opened by a pair of hospitality veterans, the project offers Sonoran-influenced dishes like oysters chile rellano; barbecue prawns with mojo de ajo; and a burger with gruyere, bacon jam, and watercress. Drinks emphasize agave-based spirits, while downstairs features pool and cocktail lounges. In the fall, a theater space will debut at The Western and be the new home of CIC Theater. 4301 N. Western Avenue.
OLD TOWN — A new omakase experience helmed by Mari Katsumura (Yūgen, Entente) has opened. Shō is a 12-seat restaurant that marries Japanese tradition with global influences. The 10-course menu features more than just nigiri — there are hot and cold dishes, pressed hand rolls, and fruit-forward desserts. The beverage program highlights sakes, grand cru Champagne, rare Japanese whiskies, and creative cocktails. 1531 N. Wells Street.
RIVER NORTH — Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley has moved into the former Katana space next to the House of Blues Chicago. The new home has a larger footprint, private dining areas, and a patio. Diners can expect the same Southern favorites on the menu, like fried green tomatoes, fried catfish, jerk lamb chops, and shrimp and grits. There’s also lunch and weekend brunch service. Kitchen + Kocktails was previously located a few blocks away on Wabash Avenue. 339 N. Dearborn Street.
WEST LOOP — Stephen Sandoval’s (Diego, Entre Sueños) Latin steakhouse has arrived, taking over the former Komo space. Reflecting the chef’s roots, Trino pays homage to Argentine techniques, with steaks seared on a plancha and paired with a variety of sauces. Non-beef options include focaccia fry bread, lamb empanadas, and pork milanesa, while the beverage program spotlights spirits and drinks from Mexico, Galicia, and Argentina. The interior features art by Raspy Rivera, as well as a mural on the ceiling of the bar. 738 W. Randolph Street.
WEST LOOP — David and Anna Posey are set to open a neighborhood bistro just a few doors down from the couple’s Michelin-starred restaurant Elske on August 22. Despite the name, Creepies aims to be a warm and welcoming space with Midwestern charm. Chef de Cuisine Tayler Ploshehanski will run the kitchen and serve dishes like tarte flambée; Parisian gnocchi with gruyere, ham, and egg yolk; and roasted chicken with liver and wine sauce. 1360 W. Randolph Street.
WEST TOWN — Bocadillo Market, the Spanish restaurant that closed in Lincoln Park at the end of 2024, has made a comeback. The new location serves bocadillos (Spanish sandwiches), tapas, pastries, and coffee during the daytime. A family-style dinner series will debut in September, running on weekends. 1117 W. Grand Avenue.
GLENVIEW — Ballyhoo Hospitality’s latest restaurant has landed in Glenview. Jackman & Co. is an elevated British gastropub offering dishes such as red curry prawns, fish and chips, and vindaloo mussels alongside daily specials like a Sunday roast. Emerald green, gold accents, and dark woods define the restaurant’s interior, which seats 187 guests across the dining room and lively bar area. There’s also a large patio that overlooks the North Branch of the Chicago River. 1749 Glenview Road.
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