Axum Cafe
Ethiopian coffee cafe opening next to Axum Ethiopian Restaurant in Edgewater. Owner recently signed lease and is working with interior designer. Will serve traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony to espresso, fresh juices, and light bites.
Emerald Social
New tap house and food truck park concept from owners of Emerald Cup mobile coffee shop. Will feature outdoor seating, games area, local breweries on tap, and Pizza di Farfalla food service. Ground breaking timing still being determined.
4 Suns Plant Based Kitchen
Full-service restaurant planned by 4 Suns Fresh Juice owner at corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue. Money is still being raised for the new location. Will operate alongside existing Wild Onion Market kitchen.
Sabor Cardonita
Food truck serving Puerto Rican and Colombian cuisine. Owner is determining specific location in Waukegan and waiting for permits before opening in 1-2 months.
Kilwins
Kilwins franchised location opening in Burr Ridge Village Center, serving fudge, ice cream, caramel apples, and other desserts. Franchisees are Nikit Tailor and Mayank Jethva. Construction is ahead of schedule.
Gilda
New Basque-inspired restaurant opening in West Town Chicago, featuring Basque dishes with Chicago twists like Malort grilled cheese and pintxos. Located in former Chi-Latin space. Renovations underway until opening.
Arkadia
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by Ballyhoo Hospitality opening in One Winnetka development. Will feature live fire cooking, seafood, and dips. 6,700 square feet with capacity for 200 inside and 40 outside.
Jitters at the Bay
Jitters coffeehouse opening second location inside newly refurbished Bays Tower. Project has been in works for a year, will serve building’s nearly 200 future residents and the public.
Cupio’s
Barbecue restaurant opening at former Steak n’ Shake location, featuring ribs, pork steaks, brisket, fried chicken, burgers and brunch items. Grand opening festivities begin at 1 p.m. on opening day.
Ruby Hotels Chicago
First U.S. location for Munich-based Ruby Hotels, a 412-room luxury hotel in a 1920s-era landmark building. 22-story property featuring ‘lean luxury’ concept with tech-driven style, rooftop terrace overlooking Chicago skyline. Developed in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Berk Properties.