Giant

Logan Square

ETA Spring
Jason Vincent (Nightwood) has sizable plans for his return to the restaurant scene—new American food that’s “not weird.” Read more.

Smyth + the Loyalist

West Loop

ETA Spring
John and Karen Shields, both formerly of Charlie Trotter’s, present fine-dining spot Smyth upstairs for when the parents are in town and easygoing bar the Loyalist downstairs for when they’re not.

Alinea

Lincoln Park

ETA Summer
Out with the old, in with the new—look, concept, and hype.

Cruz Blanca and Leña Brava

West Loop

ETA Summer
Rick Bayless takes the plunge on Randolph Street with his long-awaited brewery/taqueria and adjoining Baja-inspired seafood restaurant.

Elske

West Loop

ETA Summer
Power couple David and Anna Posey (Blackbird and Publican, respectively)will cook up an eight-course tasting menu of American food. Read more.

Kitsune

North Center

ETA Summer
Iliana Regan (Elizabeth, Bunny) has already proven there’s nothing she can’t cook. Next up: Japanese.