Openings & Closings

Those who visit the store at 175 N. Franklin from 11 to 2 p.m. Wednesday will get up to three empanadas.

The dessert cafe's owner says she is moving on to the "next chapter."

The sandwich shop at 209 W. Jackson Blvd. will feature more than 50 hot sauces.

The new Roscoe Village eatery is offering up Cuban cuisine "our way," owner Jamie Alvarez said.

The fast-casual spot offers traditional beef pho, along with a chicken version and an "Asian churro."

The owner of the gyros shop at 11500 S. Western Ave. in Morgan Park needs a double hip replacement.

Clarke's Diner closed in early June, and the Belmont Cafe opened over the weekend with little fanfare.

The new chocolate store overlooking the Chicago River will open at 10 a.m. Saturday.  

Bari Zaki's new shop, opening Saturday, is one part art studio, one part paper goods store.

The beef chimichurri has been flying off the shelves.

The CTA announced two new businesses in Green Line stations run by Woodlawn start-ups.

The wait is over for Via Lima Peruvian restaurant, which is holding its grand opening Tuesday.

The dance club is expected to open at the end of June in Boystown.

The fast-casual restaurant opened a West Loop location last month.