Openings & Closings

"The almighty dollar is stepping in, and small businesses are being taken out," an employee said.

Ald. John Arena will hold a meeting about the proposed coffee shop at 6 p.m. May 26.

"The crust is caramelized right," said a Wicker resident eating barbecue chicken pizza on Sunday.

The Peruvian cocktail bar will make its debut Thursday in River North at 112 W. Grand Ave.

The owner of Ryuu Asian BBQ said the neighborhood reminds him of the West Loop around 2011.

Bang Bang's new Lincoln Square pie shop opened with little fanfare but plenty of customers.

The hotel coming to a landmarked Mag Mile tower will have a three-level rooftop bar with awesome views.

The owners said they couldn't afford to keep doing organic with so little traffic.

"It's sad; it's the unfortunate way of Bucktown. I don't blame the new owners," merchant said.

The mini-chain has started work on its new Downtown restaurant. 

Burger Hub is replacing Crepe Town.

A former mechanic from Blackstone Bikes is opening his own shop and bringing bikes to the neighborhood.

Kanela Breakfast Club officially opened its Andersonville location at 5413 N. Clark St.

The renovated restaurant will open in June.