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Chicago
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Lowcountry Brings the Outdoors Inside
Lowcountry was inspired by founder Pan Hompluem’s yearly family trips down to the Gulf Coast as a child.
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Chicago's Proxi is Globally Inspired but Distinctly American
It took nearly 10 years for Emmanuel Nony and Chef/Partner Andrew Zimmerman to add a second restaurant after their first, Sepia, led the Chicago’s collection of seasonally-driven, fine-dining
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BLVD Glows with Golden-Age Glamour
Opening a new fine-dining restaurant in Chicago’s red-hot Fulton Market neighborhood, where some of the city’s highest-profile restaurant groups now play, isn’t for the faint of heart.
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Before and After: Inside Chicago’s Iconic Topolobampo Remodel
Renowned chef Rick Bayless has operated Chicago’s Topolobompo for nearly 30 years. In
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Burrito Beach Leaves the Kitsch Behind
The look of an operation should always align with the quality of its food. That simple statement drives plenty of redesigns, including the project recently completed by
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The Dearborn Redefines Downtown Revelry
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Sisters and partners Amy and Clodagh Lawless of The Gage and Acanto in Chicago have opened the doors to their highly anticipated -
Piccolo Sogno Team Goes Casual
As more fine-dining chefs look for alternative revenue streams to offset narrowing profits, they’re exploring casual concepts. Partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo of
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Former Trotter Chefs Open Smyth + The Loyalist in Chicago
Former Charlie Trotter Alums and Chefs John and Karen Shields opened their first Chicago restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood. The dual-concept Smyth
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Krispy Kreme Returns to the Chicago Market
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced its official return to Chicagoland after a seven-year hiatus and amidst a continuing artisan doughnut shop trend. The
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Ryan Indovina, Director at Four Corners Tavern Group, Dishes about the Latest SteakBar
Meat-centric, dining-to-nightlife concept SteakBar is the first collaboration of Four Corners Tavern Group and Hogsalt Hospitality in Chicago’s Old Town
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The Dearborn Opens at Chicago’s Block 37
Amy and Clodagh Lawless, from the family behind Chicago’s successful The Gage restaurant, have opened The
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Joy District Opens in Chicago’s River North Neighborhood
Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood saw a new addition to its nightlife scene with Joy District, a new, multi-level restaurant and lounge from the
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Old Crow Takes Flight with Kicked-Up Design
Transforming a restaurant from one distinctive brand to a very differently themed establishment is hard enough. Try renovating the space while keeping
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Old Crow Takes Flight with Kicked-Up Design
Transforming a restaurant from one distinctive brand to a very differently themed establishment is hard enough. Try renovating the space while keeping
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Design Market: Chicago 2016
Chicago shows no signs of slowing down any time soon when it comes to new restaurant openings. Here’s a look at four design-forward restaurants you won’t want to miss if in town for the National
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Chicago Mainstay The Boundary Undergoes Complete Renovation
The Boundary, a bustling local bar and grill in Chicago’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood, underwent a complete renovation in just two weeks. The remodel included replacing all booths with
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Tapping a Trend
Developing a restaurant to feature multiple tap handles requires many considerations.
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Farm Bar Showcases Farm-To-Table Design in Chicago
Farmheads, the growing hospitality collective responsible for hyper-local, farm-fare concepts Farmhouse Chicago and Farmhouse Evanston, opened
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The Lunatic, The Lover & The Poet
Tom Powers hopes to recharge the wine bar concept with The Lunatic, The Lover & The Poet, set to open by the end of the year in Chicago’s restaurant-heavy West
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Domino's Expands to Italy
Domino's entered the Italian market with the opening of a franchised location in Milan. Franchisee ePizza S.p.A. plans to open three more stores in the
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New Pork Shoppe Proves Barbecue Can Wear Plaid
A certain aesthetic springs to mind with traditional barbecue restaurants, where design often receives far less attention than smoke, sauce and brisket. The same does not apply at the new Pork
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Renovating Two Historic Landmarks in Chicago
Thalia Hall and Cindy’s at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
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Chicago’s Lou Malnati’s Keeps Rising
Iconic Chicago pizzeria chain Lou Malnati’s, founded in 1971, continues to find avenues for new growth in its home
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Miss Ricky’s Debuts in Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago, located in the landmark Old Dearborn Bank Building, has opened the doors to its newest restaurant, Miss Ricky's, a fresh take on the American diner with a touch of British
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Design Market: Your Restaurant Design Bucket List for Chicago
Great architecture, world class designers and award-winning chefs come together to make Chicago one of the nation’s most exciting restaurant cities. Its newest, most buzzworthy restaurants offer
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Peet’s Coffee & Tea Opens New Chicago Flagship Store
Peet’s Coffee & Tea in late January celebrated the grand opening of its new flagship store in the iconic Wrigley Building at 400 North Michigan Avenue. The
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Tippling Hall Design Celebrates Chicago's Industrial Past
Chicago-based multiconcept restaurant company Mercadito Hospitality celebrated the opening of one of its newest concepts,
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Project Profile: GRACE Restaurant
Just awarded two Michelin stars and topping Chicago magazine's list of 2013 Best New
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Del Frisco’s Gives Chicago’s Esquire Theatre a Dramatic Second Act
In early December, Texas-based Del Frisco's Restaurant Group raised the curtain on its newest unit, Del Frisco's Double Eagle
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