Snowed Inn has taken over the Time Out Market rooftop in the West Loop, serving festive cocktails and a boozy hot‑cocoa flight through Dec. 30.

Susu, a 'mediterrasian' concept, is eyeing the West Loop space that once housed three‑Michelin‑starred Grace. The menu and leadership are starting to surface while the opening timeline remains unclear.

Asador Bastian was named North America’s top steak restaurant in a new ranking, lifting River North and several Chicago steakhouses onto the continental map.

Residents in Chicago struggle with sharp property tax increases, with some on South and West sides facing nearly doubled bills and seeking appeals for relief.

After 13 years on Milwaukee Avenue, the Logan Square outpost of The Chicago Diner will close on Dec. 12. The Lakeview original will remain open while the Logan Square space winds down.

Atelier has moved into a larger Lincoln Square space and serves a Meso‑American‑leaning tasting menu from chef Bradyn Kawcak, with curated pairings by Ali Martin. The new 36‑seat room adds a bar and an expanded program.

Chicago’s last Native Foods in the Loop closed on Nov. 28; owner says sagging foot traffic and the shift to work‑from‑home forced the shutdown.

Robb Report ranked Chicago and Austin restaurants among the best of the 21st century, honoring places like Alinea for innovative cuisine. Franklin Barbecue in Austin was noted for its impact on the barbecue scene.

Smoke Daddy's Division Street location will close on January 4, 2026 after 31 years. Owners plan promotions, a closing-day tailgate and to repurpose the space into a new restaurant.

Unionized Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day, demanding better contracts, while the company continues festive cup giveaway and maintains most stores open.

Gino & Marty’s faces hundreds of thousands in liabilities, wage complaints and a landlord eviction while the owner vows to relaunch the West Loop spot. Court records and former staff accounts show the scale of the problems behind the closed facade.

Beloved Lakeview restaurant Dear Margaret won't reopen at 2965 N. Lincoln Ave after an October fire; the team plans to search for a new location.

Five neighborhood restaurants and bars — from Bucktown to Roscoe Village — closed or scaled back in late October, reshaping several local dining blocks. Owners and teams say some concepts will relocate or focus on private events.