Openings & Closings

Peet's Coffee & Tea will take over several Caribou stores in Chicago this summer and fall.

Awake Cafe, which already had a soft opening at 1357 W. Chicago Ave., is hosting a party Saturday.

But Lagunitas' Karen Hamilton said the long-awaited brewery will open before the end of the month .   

Marco's Beef in Morgan Park will become a Mexican restaurant once a sale is complete, its owner said.

The high-concept food court at 227 W. Monroe St. is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

Cafe owner Tom Rosenfeld said he plans to expand the "hot dog"-style stand in Loyola Park.

Owner Wendy Schulz said her husband was offered a job in California: "It was just a really long winter."

The second location of the video game-focused bar and restaurant will open at 213 W. Institute Pl.

Owner Gizel Schwartz said she was priced out of her studio at Southport and Newport avenues.

The restaurant/bakery opened at 1000 W. Armitage Ave. Thursday.

Those hoping to get 20 percent off dinner at new restaurant Whisk can reserve a seat.

The group fitness club is seeking to add a social and outdoor element to working out.

The new owners seek to give the spot at 2138 N. Halsted St. a speakeasy feel.

The no-frills Bridgeport gym run by Joel "Rock" Cox specializes in kettlebell exercises.