Openings & Closings

The kitschy diner with the Civil War theme is bidding North Center farewell at the end of the year.

Interior Define's prices will be about 50 percent less than department stores, the company's CEO said.

The cupcake business was just nominated for a national poll and will open a second location next month.

Parts and Labor, 2700 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosted a friends and family opening Wednesday night.

Since the Chateau closed, the North Broadway block has experienced "growing pains," Steve McDonagh said.

After two months of construction delays, the Billy Goat Tavern franchise debuted its new kid Wednesday.

The storefront at 925 W. Belmont Ave., near the Belmont "L," will see a quick turnover in January.

The New Day Academy has inked a lease on the property at the NE corner of Montrose and Lincoln avenues.

The fine dining spot is set to open in mid-January after renovating the former Chester's Chicken space.

Knockwurst, sauerkraut, spaetzle, and black forest cake are on the menu.

Two bartenders from Wicker Park's Violet Hour are behind Logan Square's Analogue.

The French bakery, closing Dec. 31, had a non-compete clause with New Wave forbidding certain sales.

Custom scents aren't just for the rich and famous.

LA Fitness at Ravenswood Station also is slated to open in the spring.