The chain is taking over the former Hatch & Coop spot on 12th Street, with owner Iffy Shah betting on flavor over fast franchising.

The new tavern and dining room combo opens November 17 near Fulton Market and Sangamon, with tableside Steak Diane on the menu.

The London import is eyeing late-night hours and a 14-seat sidewalk cafe at 324 Lafayette St. No opening date yet.

Kim and Garrett Seaman are filling an old Noodles & Company spot on East Main Street with their third Chicago-area location.

A driver swerved into co-owner David Castillo's lane during a delivery, ruining pastries meant for opening day. He was unharmed, and the bakery opened anyway.

Free entry, 40-plus local makers, and Moravian star-topped booths land outside City Hall starting Nov. 13.

Emma Grace and Lyla Belle say their mother's autoimmune journey inspired the health-food shoppe and café.

The fall street fest comes back to Brookfield Shops this weekend with approval to sell mixed drinks.

The former JACX&CO space on Jackson Avenue reopened Oct. 30 with hand rolls, hot pot and ube soft serve.

The Lincoln Park hot dog stand is eyeing an 1,800-square-foot spot at Ogilvie Transportation Center, with a December 1 target opening.

Homegirl's Hummus is leaving the farmers market circuit for a brick-and-mortar shop on 95th Street in Oak Lawn.

Free, two-day festival takes over downtown Easton this weekend with more than 180 vendors and more than 20 musical acts.

The new spot takes over the old California Tortilla space from the team behind Rockville's acclaimed Kiin Imm Thai.