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DineAmic To Open Mediterranean Spot Under Chicago Cut
DineAmic Hospitality is bringing a Mediterranean-inspired riverfront playground to 300 N. LaSalle, tucked directly beneath longtime power-lunch favorite Chicago Cut Steakhouse. The plan includes a private riverfront lounge for building tenants and a Greek-style coffee and pastry bar in the lobby, all aimed at pumping fresh energy into the River North riverwalk by 2026.
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10 Iconic Foods Invented In Chicago And Loved By Locals
CHICAGO — Chicagoans have a lot to brag about when it comes to creating famous foods. Italian beef has gone Hollywood thanks to “The Bear.” It’s common knowledge that putting ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog is a no-no. And while the for-or-against debate around deep-dish pizza is ongoing, it’s ours all the same.
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Renowned ballerina to perform in Chicago after sold-out NYC premiere | ChicagoNOW
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From cultural landmarks to craft beer: Chicago's winter of closures
It's been a brutal winter for business closures in Chicago. The big picture: Winter closures are part seasonal, part survival — but they offer a window into Chicago's changing restaurant and retail landscape. 2026 is already following the path of 2025 . Here are some notable closings in February: The "Pride" of the South Side: Pride Cleaners, one of the most striking buildings on the South Side, has closed. There are no plans for new ownership and the building, with its geometric, modern design, is not landmarked. Sun-Times architecture critic Lee Bey is worried about the building's future and that worries us, too. Lightning-quick expansion forces move: Hattie B's , which just opened its first Chicago outpost in Wrigleyville last week, announced plans to set up shop in Wicker Park by 2027. They are moving into the Urbanbelly space just south of North Avenue on Damen Avenue. Urbanbelly will close at this location, but promises to relocate. When it rains, it pours ( drafts): A cluster of Chicago-area breweries has already called it quits in 2026. The craft beer boom has slowed since COVID and many breweries have pushed into other areas like hemp-derived THC drinks. Notable closures include Whiner
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Saba Italian Kitchen Closing After 8 Years In Logan Square
LOGAN SQUARE — Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen will close this weekend after eight years in Logan Square. The Italian restaurant and bar at 2715 N. Milwaukee Ave., which opened in 2018, will serve its last meal Saturday, per a statement issued by the ownership team online and posted on the restaurant’s doors Monday.
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Evanston celebrates North Shore Restaurant Month with discounts and deals
It’s March. We’re in the last gasps of winter weather (we hope), and spring is just around the corner. That can only mean one thing: It’s North Shore Restaurant Month!. Once again, Evanston restaurants show up loud and proud with their support for this fun event, which lasts all month long. As of this writing, there are 28 Evanston restaurants participating, more than any other suburb.
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Watch the Chicago River Turn Green at The Northman
Looking for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience? The Northman beer & cider garden is right on the riverwalk and has a prime view of the river dyeing. The assistant general manager, Claire Chial stopped by with more on the celebration and a sample of some of the delicious and warm cocktails they will be serving.
Chicago magazine
Ep. 22: The Nordic-Japanese Mash-Up We Didn’t Know We Needed
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Read the transcript below. Amy Cavanaugh: Welcome to Dish From Chicago Magazine. I’m Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago magazine’s dining editor. John Kessler: And I’m John Kessler, Chicago magazine’s dining critic. Amy: Today, we’re talking about Atsumeru, the new Nordic-Japanese tasting menu...
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Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club hosts second annual daddy-daughter dance
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Ricky Martin to join star-packed lineup at suburban Chicago summer music festival
Ricky Martin, the Puerto Rican singer who became one of the most popular Latin artists of all time, will take the stage at a revered music festival in suburban Chicago this summer. Martin, 50, will perform at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on the night of Thursday, Aug. 20, a...
Broadway World
Pulitzer-Nominated Play THE ALLY Debuts at Theater Wit This Spring
From the Tony Award-winning author of The Band's Visit comes a provocative new play about identity, loyalty, and the complexities of unity. A finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize, The Ally, written by Itamar Moses (Completeness, Dead Outlaw), directed by Jeremy Wechsler (Prayer for the French Republic), will receive its Midwest Premiere at Chicago's Theater Wit in March. Moses' newest play is a darkly funny and deeply human new play that asks: just whose side are you on?
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American Writers Museum Announces Pop-Up Exhibit and More for U.S. 250th Anniversary
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence on display at the museum June 18 to September 7, 2026, explores text and ideals of the Declaration of Independence with an 1823 print of the document, plus related works by writers from Abraham Lincoln to Harvey Milk and Martin Luther King Jr.
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This Illinois Pie Shop Is A Must-Visit Destination This March
In Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, one well-loved bakery has spent more than a decade building a following that borders on devotion. The loyalty did not happen overnight; it grew steadily through early mornings scented with butter and afternoons fueled by slices boxed up for later. In Illinois, where comfort...
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This Michelin-Recognized Chicago, Illinois Restaurant Serves Goat Birria So Tender It Practically Melts
Some restaurants earn their reputation one plate at a time, and this longtime Chicago spot in Illinois has been doing exactly that for years. I still remember the first time I tasted the goat birria here and realizing almost immediately that this was something special. The room is compact and...
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This Elegant Illinois Restaurant Turns Brunch Into A Picture-Perfect Experience
Brunch in the suburbs of Chicago has taken an interesting turn lately, and one spot in Orland Park, Illinois keeps coming up in conversation. I kept hearing about the place long before I finally went myself, usually from people who insisted it was worth the drive. After a visit, it...
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10 Irish-Themed Restaurants Across Illinois Perfect For A March Visit
March in Illinois is a time when the spirit of Ireland fills the air. The excitement of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations flows throughout the state, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than by diving into the vibrant world of Irish cuisine. As the weather begins...