Openings & Closings

Hot Shots Cafe at 1242 N. Milwaukee Ave. will have espresso and drip coffee too, the owner said.

Aside from gelato, Frio will serve specialty treats like ahogado, gelato drowned in espresso.

The store at 3250 W. 87th St. in Ashburn will close "on or about April 18," a sign read Wednesday.

The cafe-bakery at 4200 N. Central Ave. serves gelato, pizza, sandwiches, candy and more.

The shop and day bar at Jefferson and Van Buren opened Tuesday and offers pastries by chef Mindy Segal. 

The huge new grocery store opens Wednesday.

Not everyone is pleased about the latest addition to the Southport corridor.

The vintage furnishings' store opened a second location focused on home decor for youngsters.

All clothing in the store at 1659 N. Damen Ave. is 40-percent off through Sunday, a manager said.

Owner Jared Leonard said Budlong Lincoln Square will open by the end of March and will be #worththewait.

Honey's intimate lounge The Hive joins a slew of new upstairs bars — Backdoor Saloon, Esco Bar and 2Fun.

The store, which replaces the Hyde Park location, also will offer other giveaways at its grand opening.

The "fun and funky" chicken restaurant closed abruptly.

The shop's opening comes as more and more national retailers are calling the West Loop home.