{"id":414663,"date":"2023-05-19T15:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=414663"},"modified":"2023-07-18T23:10:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T04:10:06","slug":"best-new-restaurants-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-new-restaurants-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best New Restaurants in Chicago to Try This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer in Chicago is all about action and exploration. And we know you’ve heard here and there about new restaurants opening up in your favorite neighborhood. So, are they worth the hype? Here are the 12 best new Chicago restaurants we think you need to try this summer. These Chicago restaurants have either opened during the past three months or are about to open within 30 days.<\/p>\n

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Elia<\/a><\/h2>\n

1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elia – a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant and upscale bar has just opened on Thursday, May 18th. Elia (Greek for \u201colive tree\u201d) pulls inspiration from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries and translates those flavors and techniques into Elia\u2019s soups, salads, spreads, small plates, mains, sides, and desserts. Reservations are now available via\u00a0OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Miru<\/a><\/h2>\n

The St Regis Hotel, 401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designed by globally renowned architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, Miru features two stunning riverfront terraces and a sequence of dining, bar, and lounge spaces. The menu at Miru is a collaboration between Chef\/Partner Hisanobu Osaka (formerly Morimoto, Daniel), Naoki Nakashima (formerly of Naoki Sushi), and Executive Chef Helmy Saadon (formerly of Mila, Zuma). The menu celebrates the flavors and cuisine of Japan with a variety of shareable dishes including warm and cold selections. Miru will also feature a menu of seasonal, Japanese-inspired cocktails and classic cocktails made with premium local spirits, plus non-alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n

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The Bellevue<\/a><\/h2>\n

1031 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bellevue is now officially open in the former Tavern on Rush space. Offering elevated, timeless American cuisine from Executive Chef Marco Di Benedetto, the two-story restaurant<\/span> and lounge starts a new<\/span> chapter for the iconic setting. Outdoor or in, there isn\u2019t a bad seat in The Bellevue. Guests can decide to enjoy a bottle of bubbly and The Bellevue\u2019s decadent take on a seafood tower, or explore the full menu of upgraded classics, like Wood Fired Cascade Creek Lamb Tenderloins and Shrimp De Jonghe.<\/p>\n

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\u010c\u00e1lli<\/a><\/h2>\n

113-125 North Green Street. Chicago, IL 60607<\/strong><\/p>\n

Named for the Nahuatl word for \u201chouse,\u201d \u010c\u00e1lli will be an inviting dining setting for members, guests, and locals offering creative Mexican cuisine focusing on shared plates and a family-style approach to dining. \u010c\u00e1lli moves into the space formerly occupied by the successful restaurant pop-up, Entre Sue\u00f1os x Soho Chance and will be led by Chef Jonathan Zaragoza, a Chicago native, James Beard-award semifinalist, and StarChefs Rising Star.<\/p>\n

\u010c\u00e1lli is one of three restaurants and bars open to the public at Soho House Chicago, including The Allis and Fox Bar. The House has recently introduced a new menu of fresh, internationally-inspired comfort food dishes. This menu refresh is line with the company\u2019s global commitment to ensuring members can enjoy increasingly flavorful experiences when they visit our clubs, while ensuring the House\u2019s culinary identity remains authentic to the cities in which they\u2019re located.<\/p>\n

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