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Permit filedConfirmed

Protein Bar

1 W Wacker Dr Arcade · Chicago, IL 60601

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

  1. Filed
  2. Licensed
  3. Built out
  4. Open
Stage
Permit filed
First filing
Jan 16, 2026
Latest update
Sep 2, 2026
Records
3 from 2 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Chicago

Project timeline

  1. Sep 2, 2026 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $750,000
    Building permit
  2. Jun 9, 2026 · Remodel permit issued · existing restaurant · $1,200,000
    Building permit
  3. Jan 16, 2026 · Food license renewed
    Business license

Filings are public records. “Verified” lines are our own checks. How we read these records

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Changing handsConfirmed

Egg Tuck

326 N Michigan Ave 1 · Chicago, IL 60601

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 13 · First inspection after a complaint · open and operating
Business license · Oct 8 · New owner licensed · restaurant
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ChicagoR
Changing handsConfirmed

Roti

80 E Lake St 1st Floor · Chicago, IL 60601

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Oct 8 · New owner licensed · restaurant
Inspection · Dec 29 · Opening inspection passed · new owner
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Likely openConfirmed

Kermess

32 E Randolph St 1 · Chicago, IL 60601

Spotted 140 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Oct 5 · Food license issued · restaurant
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ChicagoPE
Permit filedConfirmed

Paramount Events

130 E Randolph St · Chicago, IL 60601

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Business license · Sep 23 · Food license renewed
Building permit · Sep 9 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $87,500
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ChicagoTT
Opening soonConfirmed

Tiny Tapp

55-71 W Riverwalk 1st · Chicago, IL 60601

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jun 17 · Opening inspection passed
Liquor license · May 13 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food
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ChicagoLG
Opening soonConfirmed

Lavender Gelato & Cafe

65 E Riverwalk · Chicago, IL 60601

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jun 15 · Opening inspection passed with conditions
Liquor license · May 28 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food
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How we know

Every opening leaves a paper trail. We match permits, licenses and inspections to one place per address and show where each project stands.

  • Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
  • Filedone official record
  • Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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