1 Creepies

What: A new Midwestern-inspired bistro from the Elske team.
Why: We’ll eat anywhere David and Anna Posey are cooking.
Where: 1360 W. Randolph St., West Loop Website

2 Adalina Prime

What: Yet another steakhouse? (See “The Definitive Guide to Chicago Steakhouses.”)
Why: This one comes from the team behind the Gold Coast’s Adalina and has a gorgeous design.
Where: 360 N. Green St., West Loop Website

3 Dimmi Dimmi

What: A classic red-sauce Italian spot.
Why: Cool nights call for comfort food.
Where: 1112 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park Website

4 Milli by Metric

What: An all-day café from one of the city’s top roasters.
Why: You can sip single-origin espressos while exploring the serious pastry program from an Obélix alum.
Where: 3110 N. Kedzie Ave., Logan Square Website

5 Little Lark

What: A pizza spot at Guild Row from the Meadowlark team.
Why: A wood-fired za topped with Lardon salumi and a round of cocktails sounds like a good night.
Where: 3132 N. Rockwell St., Avondale Website

6 Ithaki Estiatorio

What: A new Greek joint opens in the Parthenon space.
Why: Naturally, there will be saganaki.
Where: 314 S. Halsted St., Greektown Website

7 Sho

What: Mari Katsumura, veteran of Yugen and Grace, debuts an omakase.
Why: She’s serving a seasonally changing 10-course menu with sushi and composed dishes.
Where: 1533 N. Wells St., Old Town Website

8 The Western Bar & Kitchen

What: A Southwestern spot with oyster chiles rellenos and tequila drinks.
Why: We don’t see this type of cuisine in town very often.
Where: 4301 N. Western Ave., North Center Website

9 Luella’s Southern Kitchen

What: Darnell Reed’s delightful Southern restaurant returns in a new location.
Why: Faves like biscuits and gravy are back on the brunch-only menu.
Where: 4114 N. Kedzie Ave., Albany Park Website

10 Smash Jibarito

What: The pop-up favorite opens a storefront.
Why: If you haven’t had their delish smashburger-jibarito hybrid, you’re missing out.
Where: 2534 W. Division St., Humboldt Park Website