Sorellina by Giada De Laurentiis
Opening 2025-08-11 Sorellina by Giada De Laurentiis is an all-ages restaurant located within the new Hollywood Casino Joliet. The casino’s grand opening is scheduled for August 11, 2025, marking the transition from the longstanding riverboat casino, which closes on July 29, 2025, after over 30 years of operation. The new land-based casino is part of […]
Rude Rooster
Rude Rooster is a new restaurant set to open soon in Lombard, Illinois. Details about its exact location, contact information, and website are not yet provided. The restaurant is in the process of launching and aims to bring a fresh dining experience to the Lombard community. While the official grand opening date has not been […]
Luella’s Southern Kitchen
Luella’s Southern Kitchen, known for its Southern cuisine and popular brunch, has closed its original Lincoln Square location at 4609 N. Lincoln Avenue as of early July 2025. The owner, Darnell Reed, plans to reopen the restaurant in a new location within a 10-minute drive from the original site, although the exact address has not […]
Joes Pizza & Pasta
Opening 2025-08-01 Joes Pizza & Pasta will open in the former Imos Pizza location at 1600 S. State St., Suite B, Jerseyville. The City Council approved rezoning the property from B-3 to B-3 with special use for alcohol, allowing the restaurant to sell liquor. The business is fully staffed and aims to open during the […]
Jimmy’s Bagels Food Tent
Opening 2025-08-01 Jimmy’s Bagels Food Tent is launching a new bagel shop in La Grange Park, Illinois. While no specific street address or contact information was given, the establishment represents a new venture expanding its food services into this community. The grand opening is slated for soon, introducing fresh bagel offerings to the area. This […]
Hibachi Takeout Grill
A new hibachi takeout restaurant is set to open at 216 S. State St., Jerseyville, Illinois. This location is the former World Finance building and was rezoned from B-2 (offices) to B-3 (restaurant) to accommodate the new eatery. The establishment will operate as a pickup and carryout-only hibachi grill, with no dine-in service. The rezoning […]
Boulevard Food & Drink Hall
Opening 2025-08-11 The Boulevard Food & Drink Hall is a new dining concept launching at the new Hollywood Casino Joliet in the Rock Run Collection development. Opening on August 11, 2025, the hall includes local Chicagoland favorites such as Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream, and a new burger concept called Lucky Goat from Stephanie […]
The Radicle
Opening 2025-09-01 The Radicle is a new all-day cocktail bar opening this fall at 2523 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, returning to the original location of Daisies Chicago. Owned by Jo Frillman, The Radicle offers affordable, innovative cocktails priced at $10 alongside artisanal pizzas, fresh seafood, and veggie-driven dishes sourced from Frillman’s […]
Sulla’s Cafe and Taverna
Sulla’s Cafe and Taverna is a new restaurant concept scheduled to open in downtown Carterville, located at 131 S. Division St., in the historic building that formerly housed Montgomery’s Place. This new dining establishment marks a fresh addition to the Carterville culinary scene, with the owner looking to bring a unique experience to the community. […]
Poke Green Lite
Poke Green Lite is a new locally owned restaurant specializing in healthy poke bowls served quickly. It is expanding as the second location of the original Poke Green. The new restaurant will be located at 308 W. State St., suite 135, inside the Stewart Square building in downtown Rockford. The original Poke Green location opened […]