Recently opened restaurants in the Chicago area
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."
US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits. They found that the average person dines out about three times per month for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).
As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (62%), followed by fast food (57%) and fast casual (54%). Contemporary casual (32%) and bar and grills (25%) round out the top five.
Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Chicago using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!
Red Panda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3034 South Halsted St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, fast food, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
Xi'an Cuisine - West Loop
- Rating: 3.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 769 West Jackson Blvd. unit 103 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Desserts
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La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1407 South Washtenaw Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
Terra e Mare
- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 404 South Wells St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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Maxwells Trading
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1516 West Carroll Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: New American
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Sweet Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 243 West Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Chicken Wings
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Brunch Sociall
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6714 West Belmont Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Burgers
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Wilma's Famous BBQ and Tavern
- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 17 North Wabash 2nd Floor Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Seafood
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Egg Tuck
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 326 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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MYA by Medi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 311 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Diners, Cocktail Bars
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Un Amor
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1450 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Burgers
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Strapoli Pizzaria & All Day Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 545 West Diversey Pkwy Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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Eggs With Benefits
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6441 North Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
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Frida Room
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2423 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Nora Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 636 North St. Clair St. Floor 1 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean
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Sushi Bar - Chicago
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 405 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
John's Food and Wine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2114 North Halsted St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Nettare
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1953 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Bars
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Italian Homemade Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 947 West Fulton Market St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Piadina
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Chi-Latin Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1421 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood, Tacos
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Bocaditos Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1140 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican
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Atta Girl
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2829 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch
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Farm Bar - Ravenswood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1970 West Montrose Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Salad, Burgers
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Olio e Più
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 445 North Dearborn St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Italian
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Manchamanteles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2009 North Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Soup, Parking
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Mano Modern Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 851 North Ashland Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Filipino, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 73 metros.
