ChicagoNB
Just registeredFiled
News Bar
800 N Clark St · Chicago, IL 60610
Just registered as a new bar.
Inspection · Aug 3 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
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Coming soon · 5 spots
Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record
Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1244 N Wells St
1244 N Wells St · Chicago, IL 60610
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Jul 20 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $500,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1338 N Wells St
1338 N Wells St · Chicago, IL 60610
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Jul 20 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $300,000
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ChicagoC
Opening soonConfirmed
Cache'
1446 N Wells St Basement · Chicago, IL 60610
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Liquor license · Mar 4 · Liquor license added · beer, wine & liquor with food
Inspection · Feb 10 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoN
Opening soonFiled
Nimble
114 W Chicago Ave · Chicago, IL 60610
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Nov 18 · Opening inspection passed
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Recently opened · 1 spots
ChicagoRR
Likely openConfirmed
Rest + Recreation
1359 N Wells St 1 · Chicago, IL 60610
Spotted 122 days before openingLicensed and likely open by now.
Business license · Oct 16 · Food license issued · restaurant
Inspection · Oct 13 · Opening inspection passed
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Changing hands · 3 spots
ChicagoK
Changing handsConfirmed
Kayao
1252 N Wells St 2nd · Chicago, IL 60610
New owners are taking over this restaurant.
Liquor license · May 22 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · May 22 · Food license renewed
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ChicagoCT
Changing handsConfirmed
Cilantro Taco - Old Town
333 W North Ave B · Chicago, IL 60610
New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.
Business license · May 19 · New owner licensed · restaurant
Business license · May 14 · Food license renewed
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ChicagoBD
Changing handsConfirmed
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm St 1 & 2 · Chicago, IL 60610
New owners are taking over this restaurant.
Liquor license · Apr 9 · New owner's liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Apr 9 · New owner licensed · restaurant
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Closing · 5 spots
Chicago
May have closedConfirmed
Hooters
658-660 N Wells St · Chicago, IL 60610
Records from more than one agency show this restaurant closed.
Liquor license · Oct 22 · Liquor license cancelled · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Oct 22 · Food license cancelled
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ChicagoDP
May have closedConfirmed
Disco Pancake
1151-1155 N Wells St 1 · Chicago, IL 60610
Records from more than one agency show this restaurant closed.
Liquor license · Aug 26 · Liquor license cancelled · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Aug 26 · Food license cancelled
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ChicagoAC
May have closedConfirmed
Ambassador Chicago Hotel and Restaurant
1301-1309 N State Pkwy 1-17 · Chicago, IL 60610
Records from more than one agency show this restaurant closed.
Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license cancelled · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Aug 20 · Food license cancelled
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ChicagoE
May have closedConfirmed
Experience 868
868 N Franklin St · Chicago, IL 60610
Records from more than one agency show this restaurant closed.
Inspection · Jun 8 · Inspector found it out of business
Business license · Mar 15 · Food license lapsed Mar 15, 2026 and wasn't renewed
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ChicagoLB
May have closedConfirmed
Lg's Bar & Kitchen
1525 N Wells St 1st and Mezz · Chicago, IL 60610
Records from more than one agency show this bar closed.
Inspection · May 6 · Inspector found it out of business
Liquor license · Apr 17 · Liquor license cancelled · beer, wine & liquor with food
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