Renowned S.K.Y. Chef to Open South Loop Restaurant Near McCormick Place
The chef behind S.K.Y. in Pilsen is preparing to open his second restaurant. Stephen Gillanders homaged his wife’s initials at S.K.Y., now he’s honoring his grandmother’s name with Apolonia, scheduled to open in early fall in South Loop. He and his staff will focus on European-Mediterranean cuisine. The 100-seater is at 2201 S. Michigan Avenue, near McCormick Place…
Carbondale to get new Homegoods retail store
HomeGoods will open in Carbondale on February 23. The new 20,800 square-foot store is located in University Place at 1300 East Main Street. HomeGoods merchandise departments include furniture, rugs, lighting, decorative accessories, kitchen and dining, bedding, bath, kids’ decor and toys, pet accessories, storage, workspace, outdoor, gourmet, wellness and more. KFCS12 // Steve Pobst //…
First Look: Topgolf unveils new ‘lounge’ concept
Topgolf Entertainment Group has opened a new, smaller format combining an upscale restaurant and bar with virtual gaming experiences. The fast-growing sports and entertainment company debuted the concept, called Lounge by Topgolf, at Kirkland Urban, a new 1.2 million sq.-ft. mixed-use residential and retail development in downtown Kirkland, Wash. The venue houses a 9,200-sq.-ft. restaurant,…
PharmaCann Eyes Old Logan Square Bank Building For New Weed Dispensary
PharmaCann, a Chicago-based weed company that operates in multiple states, is looking to open a dispensary in Logan Square, its first in the city. The company has submitted applications to open the dispensary in the Logan Square State and Savings Bank building at 2551 N. Milwaukee Ave., according to legislation filed with the city. It’s…
West Loop Weed: Natural Care Company To Pitch Neighbors On Randolph Street Dispensary
A plan to open a weed dispensary on Randolph Street’s popular Restaurant Row will be shown to neighbors during a community meeting this week. Natural Care Company will detail it plans for 810 W. Randolph St. in the West Loop at a 6 p.m. meeting Wednesday at 560 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 100, according to…