ChicagoPC
Opening soonFiled
Pretty Cool Ice Cream
3929 N Central Park Ave · Chicago, IL 60618
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Jun 10 · Opening inspection passed
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Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record
Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1700 N Damen Ave
1700 N Damen Ave · Chicago, IL 60647
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Jun 9 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $400,000
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Chicago
Just registeredConfirmed
Portillo's
304 N Michigan Ave · Chicago, IL 60601
Just registered as a new restaurant.
Inspection · Jun 4 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
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Chicago
Opening soonConfirmed
Chicago Wings
8022 S Halsted St · Chicago, IL 60620
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Jun 1 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · May 31 · Previous business here closed
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ChicagoB
Permit filedConfirmed
Bavette's
218 W Kinzie St 1 & Bsmt · Chicago, IL 60654
Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.
Liquor license · May 18 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · May 18 · Food license renewed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2458 S Sacramento Ave
2458 S Sacramento Ave · Chicago, IL 60623
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · May 14 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $115,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3548 W Lawrence Ave
3548 W Lawrence Ave · Chicago, IL 60625
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · May 14 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $15,000
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ChicagoBC
Permit filedConfirmed
Beaumont's Chicago
2020 N Halsted St 1-2 · Chicago, IL 60614
Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.
Liquor license · May 13 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · May 13 · Food license renewed
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ChicagoOR
Opening soonFiled
O'brien's Riverwalk Cafe
45 E Riverwalk South · Chicago, IL 60601
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · May 12 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoLM
Opening soonConfirmed
L&m's Pizza & Grill
5125 W 47th St Ground · Chicago, IL 60638
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · May 11 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · May 8 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
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ChicagoMB
Opening soonFiled
Mr. Baba's Fish & Chicken
1000 W 63rd St · Chicago, IL 60621
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · May 11 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · May 10 · Previous business here closed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3913 N Damen Ave
3913 N Damen Ave · Chicago, IL 60618
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · May 11 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $75,000
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ChicagoAA
Opening soonFiled
Atk Andys Thai Kitchen
950 W Diversey Pkwy · Chicago, IL 60614
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · May 7 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · May 6 · Previous business here closed
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ChicagoBC
Opening soonConfirmed
Bombon Cake Gallery
1406 W 18th St 1 1 · Chicago, IL 60608
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · May 6 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Apr 28 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
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ChicagoGE
Permit filedConfirmed
Good Eating Company
77 W Wacker Dr 1 · Chicago, IL 60601
Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.
Liquor license · May 5 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Dec 11 · Food license renewed
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ChicagoC
Opening soonFiled
Chartwells
5245 S Cottage Grove Ave · Chicago, IL 60615
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · May 5 · Opening inspection passed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 5410 W Madison St
5410 W Madison St · Chicago, IL 60644
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 30 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $100,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2814 W 26th St
2814 W 26th St · Chicago, IL 60623
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 29 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $350,000
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ChicagoCB
Opening soonFiled
C & B Ribs
325 W 47th St · Chicago, IL 60609
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 28 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Apr 27 · Previous business here closed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2715 N Elston Ave
2715 N Elston Ave · Chicago, IL 60647
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 27 · Build-out permit issued · new bakery · $65,000
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ChicagoWB
Permit filedConfirmed
Wagners Bakery
2148 W Cermak Rd 1st · Chicago, IL 60608
Plans and permits are on file for this dessert shop.
Building permit · Apr 23 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $250,000
Business license · Feb 20 · Food license renewed
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ChicagoHC
Opening soonFiled
Halsted Coffee
2330 N Halsted St · Chicago, IL 60614
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 21 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Apr 20 · Previous business here closed
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ChicagoSC
Opening soonFiled
Stacked Coffee
1110 W Belden Ave · Chicago, IL 60614
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 21 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Apr 20 · Previous business here closed
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ChicagoBS
Opening soonFiled
The Bbq Shack
1709 W Washington Blvd · Chicago, IL 60612
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 20 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Apr 10 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1 E Superior St
1 E Superior St · Chicago, IL 60611
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 17 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $120,000
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ChicagoEC
Opening soonFiled
Ecos Cafe
836 W Wellington Ave · Chicago, IL 60657
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 15 · Opening inspection passed with conditions
Inspection · Apr 15 · Opening inspection passed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2135 E 75th St
2135 E 75th St · Chicago, IL 60649
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 15 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $300,000
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ChicagoKK
Opening soonFiled
Kit Kat Club
3524 N Halsted St · Chicago, IL 60657
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 14 · Opening inspection passed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2659 W North Ave
2659 W North Ave · Chicago, IL 60647
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 8 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $95,000
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ChicagoOS
Opening soonFiled
Only Sports Michoacana
4007-4009 W Division St · Chicago, IL 60651
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Apr 7 · Opening inspection passed with conditions
Inspection · Mar 27 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
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ChicagoLK
Just registeredFiled
The Lobby Kitchen
66 E Wacker Pl · Chicago, IL 60601
Just registered as a new restaurant.
Inspection · Apr 7 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
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ChicagoOP
Just registeredFiled
Obama Presidential Center-Teaching Kitchen and Out
6021 S Stony Ave Bldg · Chicago, IL 60637
Just registered as a new restaurant.
Inspection · Apr 7 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1347 S Ashland Ave
1347 S Ashland Ave · Chicago, IL 60608
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Apr 6 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $35,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1655 W Division St
1655 W Division St · Chicago, IL 60622
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 30 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $50,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1612 N Mobile Ave
1612 N Mobile Ave · Chicago, IL 60639
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 26 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $2,237,941
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1600 S Kedzie Ave
1600 S Kedzie Ave · Chicago, IL 60623
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 20 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $500,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2534 W Devon Ave
2534 W Devon Ave · Chicago, IL 60659
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 20 · Build-out permit issued · new grocery store · $30,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1839 W North Ave
1839 W North Ave · Chicago, IL 60622
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 19 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $300,000
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Chicago
Permit filedConfirmed
Einstein Bros. Bagels
30 N la Salle St 1st 100e · Chicago, IL 60602
Plans and permits are on file for this dessert shop.
Business license · Mar 16 · Food license renewed
Building permit · Mar 4 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $555,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3800 W Montrose Ave
3800 W Montrose Ave · Chicago, IL 60618
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 16 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $18,000
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ChicagoCP
Just registeredConfirmed
Carlucci's Pizza
1635 1/2 E 87th St · Chicago, IL 60617
Just registered as a new pizza spot.
Inspection · Mar 13 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
Inspection · Feb 26 · Previous business here closed
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ChicagoSJ
Opening soonConfirmed
Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill
3109-3113 W Irving Park Rd · Chicago, IL 60618
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Liquor license · Mar 12 · Liquor license added · beer, wine & liquor with food
Inspection · Nov 13 · Opening inspection passed with conditions
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ChicagoMB
Opening soonFiled
Migos Bronzeville
4822 S Cottage Grove Ave · Chicago, IL 60615
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Mar 12 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Dec 5 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 2670 W Washington Blvd
2670 W Washington Blvd · Chicago, IL 60612
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 11 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $750,000
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ChicagoTM
Just registeredFiled
Taco Maya
1437 W Taylor St · Chicago, IL 60607
Just registered as a new Mexican spot.
Inspection · Mar 10 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
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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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ChicagoGF
Permit filedConfirmed
Goldmore Food
1949-1957 W 51st St · Chicago, IL 60609
Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.
Building permit · Mar 4 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $45,000
Business license · Dec 16 · Food license renewed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 507 N Wells St
507 N Wells St · Chicago, IL 60654
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Mar 3 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $200,000
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Chicago
Opening soonFiled
Taco Bell
777 N Lasalle Dr · Chicago, IL 60654
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Feb 25 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoBP
Opening soonFiled
Bo Philly
2057 E 95th St · Chicago, IL 60617
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Feb 24 · Opening inspection passed
Inspection · Feb 6 · Previous business here closed
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3877 N Elston Ave
3877 N Elston Ave · Chicago, IL 60618
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Feb 23 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $58,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3945 W Armitage Ave
3945 W Armitage Ave · Chicago, IL 60647
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Feb 13 · Build-out permit issued · new bakery · $18,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3058 W Cermak Rd
3058 W Cermak Rd · Chicago, IL 60623
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Feb 11 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $150,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1806 W 103rd St
1806 W 103rd St · Chicago, IL 60643
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Feb 10 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $40,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 617 N Cicero Ave
617 N Cicero Ave · Chicago, IL 60644
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Feb 9 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $140,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1846 W Division St
1846 W Division St · Chicago, IL 60622
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Feb 3 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $500,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3530 N Clark St
3530 N Clark St · Chicago, IL 60657
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Jan 30 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $10,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 3044 W Belmont Ave
3044 W Belmont Ave · Chicago, IL 60618
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Jan 29 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $80,000
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ChicagoC
Permit filedFiled
Chá
212 N Aberdeen St · Chicago, IL 60607
Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.
Building permit · Jan 26 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $450,000
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Chicago?
Permit filedFiled
New food business at 1040 W Taylor St
1040 W Taylor St · Chicago, IL 60607
Plans and permits are on file for this food business.
Building permit · Jan 22 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $100,000
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