Openings & Closings

The owner wants to avoid labels, she said, because one size does not fit all.

Many other places are missing necessary spices and ingredients, said owner Mike Okab.

The owner was issued a permit to remodel the building this week.

"The Strange Love of Molly Louvain" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Patio Theater.

Sam Sanchez, the owner, said the time was right to sell to bar, which has operated since 1963.

The Bagelers Coffeehouse, serving up boiled bagels and croissants, opened this week on Lincoln Avenue.

The new Chinatown lounge features 11 swanky private rooms for karaoke parties.

The thrift store partners with schools and charities on a voucher program for free merchandise.

The South Loop mall has four new tenants in the works, including Mirai Sushi and Shred 415.

The Quilter's Trunk expected to open in December, stocking some 3,000 types of unique fabric.

Jeffrey Hallenbeck, whose pastries have been sold at markets and other shops, opens his own spot Sunday.

The meat-heavy food truck and South Side sandwich counter is closing.

It will be the restaurant's second location in the city.

The carry-out restaurant will serve Mediterranean and Mexican food.