Openings & Closings

The store will have a "beachy" California vibe.

"A lot of people showed up, can't wait for warmer weather," said the manager of a new retro-style shop.

Chinatown's newest restaurant serves Japanese comfort food in a bowl.

The restaurant and market opened this week at 843 W. Armitage Ave.

The Gold Coast eatery will open a second location at 55 E. Grand Ave. this summer.

Specializing in tobacco accessories, flavored tobacco and snacks, the shop is the second on the block.

Smoking was no longer allowed indoors, so a cigar shop owner decided not to renew his lease.

Owner David Shelist said high-end stores flooding the Gold Coast edged out his independent boutique.

The building's broker said he was drafting a lease for a group of restaurateurs with big plans.

Trained "beer-istas" will help customers choose from some 300 craft brews.

The Michelin-endorsed restaurant serves barbecue styles from regions across the country.

Amenities will include a traditional gym as well as a space for classes about a half block away.

A popular pop-up cafe that operated out of Miko's Italian Ice wants to move to North Center.

The store is near the office of Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), who voted for more regulation.