Having a tough time keeping up with all the new dining options? Welcome to the Opening Report, a curated roundup of recent restaurant and bar openings big and small across Chicago. Did we miss a spot? Drop a note at the tipline or email chicago@eater.com and we’ll consider it for the next update.
GOLD COAST — After three years and an extensive $4 million renovation, Rosebud Restaurant Group’s Carmine’s reopened on Monday, January 19, according to Block Club Chicago. Diners can expect the same hearty Italian-American dishes and stiff cocktails in the sleek new space, complete with an all-seasons patio. 1037 N. Rush Street.
LOGAN SQUARE — The team behind Daisies opened its second concept, the Radicle, a Midwestern-influenced bar and restaurant inside the old Daisies’ space, on Friday, January 2, according to a press release. Owner and executive chef Joe Frillman’s new late-night spot serves raw bar staples like oysters and shrimp, handcrafted pizzas, and $10 cocktails. 2523 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
WEST LOOP — Spearhead Hospitality, operator of the Robey Hotel and Canal Street Eatery, debuted its newest cocktail spot, Caché 310, inside the BMO Tower on Saturday, February 14, according to a press release. The Parisian-style speakeasy is anchored by a glossy red bar, serving French-influenced cocktails and a fancy snack menu, featuring bites like tinned seafood and shellfish, and potato chips with caviar. 310 S. Canal Street.
LINCOLN PARK — Breakfast House opened its ninth Chicago location on Tuesday, February 10, according to a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page. The BYOB restaurant offers a robust menu of morningtime favorites like waffles, steak and eggs, huevos rancheros, and breakfast burritos, alongside brunch items like sandwiches, salads, wraps, and soup. 501 W. Diversey Parkway.
PLAINFIELD — Fried chicken restaurant Zaxby’s made its Illinois debut on Monday, January 19, with the opening of a suburban location in Plainfield, according to a press release. The Atlanta-based fast-food chain had been eyeing an entry into the Chicagoland market, making this the first step of a more comprehensive Midwest expansion. 13429 Illinois Route 59.
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