Woodlawn Central Hotel
Hotel to be part of first phase of Woodlawn Central development, a 14-story mixed-use complex including 231 residences, hotel, and retail space. Development seeking city zoning approval.
Illy River North
International coffee company Illy Coffee opening second Chicago location in River North. Will be an all day cafe and gelato shop following franchised model. Liquor license application recently submitted.
Frunchroom Collective
Coffee shop and wellness studio concept offering typical coffees, lattes, teas, smoothies, pastries, cookies, and breakfast sandwiches. Partners with Tala Coffee Roasters. Space includes coffee shop, event space and wellness studio for movement and meditation classes. Located in Greentree Plaza shopping center.
Rily
Jazz bar from O&D Hospitality serving craft cocktails, oysters, king crab and lobster with regional jazz performances almost every night. Opening alongside The Idle Hour cigar lounge.
Slyce of NY
Third location of New York-style pizza restaurant known for slices and gyros, opening in downtown Naperville behind Nando’s PERi-PERi and Noodles and Company
Fatpour Tap Works
Fourth location of sports bar concept with over 200 beers on tap, known for burgers and appetizers. Project currently in planning stages, village board expected to vote next week.
Dubai Coffee
Dubai Coffee plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in Chicago city limits, looking near the Park Hyatt hotel on N Rush Street in Near North Side. Owner is currently operating a coffee truck in Naperville while securing the permanent Chicago location. Serves specialty Dubai brews with Middle Eastern flavors, healthy drinks, pastries and cakes at […]
The Bridewell Tavern
Kitchen and bar with traditional bar food with an elevated spin, many entrees will be seed oil-free, lunch and dinner options, fine cocktail menu with beer and wine. Owner also operates Nabuki in Hinsdale and Bar Poca Madre in Burr Ridge.
Dutch Bros Coffee
Dutch Bros Coffee planning dual-lane drive-thru location on former Rockford Speedway site. 1,100-square-foot building with drive-thru service, walk-up window and limited outdoor seating. Construction expected to start in spring 2026.
Mauro Mafrici One Magnificent Mile
Chef Mauro Mafrici and wife Kimberly Anguil Mafrici opening new restaurant in former Spiaggia space. Mafrici previously owned Pelago Ristorante and earned Michelin star for Lo Scalco in New York.