Openings & Closings

Farewell, falafels.

The store opened next to the Uptown Theater as The Book Box in 1966.

Pilsen resident Kelly Doodeman left a career in occupational therapy to open her dream plant shop.

The culinary brewhouse is opening Thursday. Celebrate in the a.m. with a free to-go coffee.

The "little sister" of River North's Farmhouse opened Monday night.

Called Midwest Made, the Pilsen shop will also sell custom T-shirts and vinyl designs.

Summerdale, at 5413 N. Clark St., closed last week after being open for about a year.

The traditional Italian Cafe at 4656 N. Clark St. officially opened around 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

Mortar and Pestle owners put off by being "put under the microscope" since Nov. 4 debut.  

The restaurant offering a new twist on Italian beef, a Chicago classic, opens Dec. 1, the owner said.

Baker Miller's Ravenswood Manor location debuts Saturday and that's the only place to get a "Stuffle."

The former Spiaggia executive chef and 'Top Chef' runner-up brings regional Italian to the West Loop.

Some feared the outdoor ice rink was doomed with the opening of the Morgan Park Sports Center.

Owner Ross Outten posted a notice at the cafe Monday, announcing Dolce Casa's closure.