New year, new businesses. Whether you’re looking to start a new fitness routine, find a favorite new restaurant, or give your kiddos a chance to learn a new sport, here are businesses and restaurants that recently opened in Chicago and the suburbs to check out in 2019. Athletics Hi-Five Sports Zone 1515 Lake Cook Road, […]
There’s never a shortage of things to do and places to eat around Chicago, and now there’s even more to add to your hit list. From baseball-themed craft cocktails and top-notch coffee and pastries to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences and a new pilates studio, these are just a few of the new restaurants and businesses […]
From Detroit-style square pizza and gourmet hot dogs to restaurant-caliber movie theater dining and yet another Loop food hall, these are latest new foodie destinations we’re checking out in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Aba 302 N. Green St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, 773-645-1400 Chef CJ Jacobson and Lettuce Entertain You hit it big together with River […]
From great wine and Korean-Italian fusion to another Peloton outpost and easy mall kid care so you can shop till you drop, these are latest new business openings we’re excited about in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Eats Lago Wine Bar This cozy Lakeview restaurant features a menu of light Italian tapas and pastas, as […]
Kal’ish, a short-order vegan restaurant, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 14. Owners Gina and Andy Kalish, who also manage the Ravenswood Event Center, were thrilled to open a vegan restaurant that caters to vegans and meat-eaters alike. Kal’ish features animal-free takes on classic American favorites and also offers gluten- and nut-free dishes. A Sunday brunch menu […]
There’s a new destination for contact lenses and designer eyewear in Evanston. Lumen Optical opened in early December and offers a comprehensive eye exam with a contact lens fitting and retinal imaging for $79. Lumen uses state-of-the-art technology, including a retinal imaging machine that provides non-contact pole-to-periphery views of more than 80 percent of the […]
What better gift for the holidays than a trip to one of the new, hot-hot-hot restaurants that have opened just this fall? From the city to the North suburbs, there are options aplenty, and we’ve lined them up for you — alphabetically, of course. We hate to play favorites! Support local food banks and pantries: […]
We’re right in the middle of the holiday season, which means you’ve either been shopping for loved ones or are nervously aware that you’re running out of time. Whatever the case may be, you still have to mail those gifts to everyone you won’t see during the holidays. But, you’re dreading the idea of packing […]
Brighten up your home in the midst of winter with something new from Rejuvenation, a lighting and house parts general store that opened in Lincoln Park Nov. 21. With new and vintage items ranging from chandeliers and sofas to hardware and storage solutions, you’ll always find something to make your home more organized or simply […]
Eating healthy isn’t hard at True Food Kitchen. This seasonally inspired restaurant from Sam Fox and Dr. Andrew Weil opened its first Midwest location in River North Nov. 22 and features nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods and gluten-free, organic, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a juice and cocktail bar. While the menu regularly changes in […]
