New Southport Starbucks to Feature Pricy Clover Brewing System

The unique way to brew the premium coffee beans is only available at select stores. It uses a special $11,000 Clover machine to brew one cup at a time, sometimes costing $7 a cup.

The Bentley to Open at Former Brothel, Murder Scene

A new bistro concept is headed to Southport Avenue, taking up residency in a building with a very colorful history. Owners also plan for just as many outdoor seats as indoor.

Arcade Frenzy: Boystown's Replay, Expanded Headquarters Open This Week

The two Lake View “beercades” are hosting grand opening celebrations to kick off the new spaces. Headquarters added 20 pinball machines, and Replay is sporting Ms. Pac-Man on Halsted.

Wholesale Retailer Re.Stock Pops Up in Boystown

The revolving pop-up store moves to North Halsted Street with hot buys in the heart of Boystown.

Food & Wine Ranks Lake View Bar as Best Beer Garden in America

The Lake View hot spot snags the attention of the dining magazine for its strong selection of beer and the beautiful cottonwood trees shading the garden.

Mind Behind IKEA Branding to Open Lake View Wine Shop

The new business will renovate the gutted space to become Winehouse, a high-end store only selling wines and wine-related accessories. And one of the partners behind the store is responsible for branding Illinois' two IKEA stores.

UPDATE: Alderman Misspoke, Lincoln Park Market Closing, Not Market Place

Ald. Tom Tunney says he misspoke when detailing the upcoming closure of the independent grocery store The Market Place. Lincoln Park Market on Clark Street, however, is shuttering.

Jeni’s Ice Cream Opening First Chicago Location in Lake View

The rumors are true: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is coming to Southport Avenue, making it the company’s first storefront serving up the high-end treats in Chicago. Hear what Jeni herself has to say about the move.

Belmont Pourhouse Taking Over Cuna, Puts Focus on Craft Beer

The sports lounge on Belmont Avenue is out, with a newly designed interior, new chef and entirely new look and feel.

Report of Socca Closing Are False, Employee Says

The Lake View restaurant was reported to soon close after a Facebook post from the owner, but an employee at Socca said the rumor isn’t true.

Gap Execs Break Silence on Southport Piperlime Rumors

Gossip has been hot on Southport regarding whether the retailer planned to sell its exclusive online collection at its new store. Now officials finally address the rumors.

Pizza Bar, Bakery, Farm-to-Table Trio Under Way on Halsted Parcel (PHOTOS)

Three Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. businesses are scheduled to open this summer on a single parcel formerly occupied by Lincoln Park's Tilli's sports bar.

Lake View’s Falafill Ranked as Chicago's Best

Chicago Magazine surveyed the best falafel in town, and the Lake View joint took the top spot. See what they had to say about the best pita pocket in the city.

New Apartments, Storefronts Coming to Abandoned Building

An old mattress store at Irving Park and Ashland avenues will become nine units with commercial space.

Northcenter Steals Second Small Business from Southport

First Bell Studio announced it would reopen on Lincoln Avenue, and now another small business says they’re being forced out of their home on Southport in Lake View.

National Beauty Chain Sets Up Shop on Southport

European Waxing Center will open in just four weeks after an extensive build out. There are almost 450 in the United States.

Annoyance Theatre Moving to Prominent Vacancy in Lake View

The Uptown comedy theatre will soon join the Belmont Theater District as it officially makes the move to the heart of Lake View.

Bell Studio Relocates on Lincoln, Blames Southport Takeover

The owner of the new Therieau Art and Frame says while Southport Avenue migrates toward national chains, Lincoln Avenue reminds him of the street a decade ago.

Overflowing Garbage at Seafood Restaurant: Health Inspections

Between inspectors popping by a new sub shop and some “potentially-hazardous food," check out the latest health inspections in Lake View.

High Rent Pushes Out Long-Standing North Side Boutique

A Bucktown clothing store with roots in Lake View will close its doors at the end of May. The owner says she can't afford her new landlord's increased rent, but knows it's not the end for her boutique.

Online Broker Trades Stocks For Strings

Meet David Kalt, the former trader and man behind the Chicago Music Exchange who’s taking an entrepreneurial approach to vintage guitars.

Take a Walk Through Dinkel's Bakery (VIDEO)

Craving a homemade cookie or some fresh bread? You may want to stop by Dinkel's Bakery, a fourth-generation nearby business that got its start on North Side more than 90 years ago.

Wounded Warrior Opening Spa with Eastern Influences

The new business in Lake View will focus natural healing through letting visitors ‘press the reset button.’

New ‘Progress Bar’ Replacing Cocktail in ‘Boystown Renaissance’

The new bar on Halsted Street comes after owners shut down Cocktail. They’re still in court with the former owner, but the new bar will soon start construction.

New 'Fitness 19' Gym Touts $9 Monthly Membership Fee

The first Fitness 19 on the North Side is coming to Lake View, and they say memberships are less than $10 a month.

Great Falafel to Open at Former Red Hen Bread

The new business plans to be completely vegetarian and gluten free. Red Hen Bread closed the location in 2012.

Intelligentsia Grand Opening Celebrates New Space on Broadway

Check out photos of the newly renovated space in Lake View. It was Intelligentsia's first location and was recently closed for a makeover.

Kickstand to Rebrand as Chicago's Third Dollop Café

There’s already a Dollop in Streeterville and Buena Park, but the new location will land in the heart of Lake View.

Boystown's Gourmet Grape Transforming into New Bar, Twisted Vine

The wine retailer is officially closed with plans to reopen mid-May as a low-key wine bar with plenty of secret features to be unveiled during a big reveal.

Chicago’s First Sweet Baby Ray’s Opens in Wrigleyville (PHOTOS)

The new barbecue smokehouse takes over the former Uberstein bar, offering up good eats in a renovated space.

New Local Restaurant Touts TV Dinners, Movie Nostalgia (PHOTOS)

The lounge plans to feature characters from popular old-time movies on its walls, and with a patio that seats 45, Tommy Knuckles is gearing up for a summer in the sun.

Plans to Rehab Former Buca di Beppo Site in Motion (PHOTOS)

The long-vacant building could get a makeover starting this summer, according to the alderman’s office. The Italian restaurant closed in 2006.

UPDATE: New Boystown Bar 'Replay' Coming from Owners of Hydrate, Halsted's

The owner of Halsted’s, Hydrate and Elixir are slated to open a new retro bar and arcade at the former Buck’s Saloon space.

New Business Filling Vacant Storefront on North Broadway (PHOTOS)

The former Mimi Gallery on North Broadway in Lake View is being filled with a new business.

Standard India Closes on Belmont After 32 Years

Chicago’s second oldest Indian restaurant closes in Lake View, papering up its windows and wishing customers farewell.

Top 10 Best Restaurants in Lake View

You spoke, and after thousands of reviews, 10 local restaurants made the cut as neighborhood staples in Lake View.

New Restaurant Burger Boss to Open on Southport

The Elmwood Park burger joint is coming to Lake View, with its first location opening up on Southport Avenue.

Headquarters Beercade Takes Over Uncle Fatty's, Adds Pinball Arcade

The arcade-themed bar says it will soon have the largest pinball arcade in the Midwest in its 7,000-square-foot expansion.

Milt's Barbeque Named One of Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants

The new East Lake View hot spot is the only restaurant to make the list in Lake View, with Café Tola and Andy’s Thai Kitchen named in their budget-friendly list.

Century Cinema Makeover a Preview of Upcoming Mall Redevelopment

The Century Shopping Centre will also get a redesign along side the Century Cinema’s plan for a new bar and movie dining options.