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Hot Glizzys, a hot dog counter at 185 N. Franklin St. in the Loop, opened Oct. 2, serving Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, smash burgers and loaded fries. The menu centers on hot dogs the shop calls glizzys. The Chicago Style Glizzy comes on a poppy seed bun with mustard, …

Mi Mi Dao, a modern Asian restaurant and cocktail lounge, is serving dinner and drinks at 1516 E. Harper Court in Hyde Park. The restaurant describes its menu as shareable plates, noodles and seafood, with drinks built on tea, tropical fruit, citrus, herbs and spice. Small plates include Crispy Prawn …

Vous Salon & Spa, which shares its space with NAILàCARTE Gold Coast, offers hair, nail, skin, massage and waxing services at 1313 N. Ritchie Court in the Gold Coast. Hair services cover women’s cuts, blowouts, updos, single-process color, highlights and balayage, plus smoothing treatments including keratin and Brazilian Blowout. The …

Hazar House, a restaurant serving Central Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, is at 5047 N Lincoln Ave. The family-run dining room has ten tables, and its website describes the idea as a small place meant to feel like a home. The name draws on the family’s Hazara heritage from Afghanistan; …

Ela Taverna, a modern Greek restaurant, is serving at 1551 N. Wells St. in Old Town. The counter-service spot is built mainly for pickup: guests order online, choose a pickup time and collect their food at the counter, with limited indoor seating and a small terrace for those who want …

ChaTraMue, the Thai tea brand that traces its roots to Bangkok in 1945, has opened its first Chicago shop at 1616 N. Damen Ave. in Bucktown, just north of the Damen, North and Milwaukee intersection. The shop held a soft opening on Sept. 16 and a grand opening weekend Sept. …

Groundswell Coffee Roasters has opened a cafe on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building at 410 S. Michigan Ave., with windows facing Michigan Avenue and Grant Park. The Chicago roaster, founded in 2015, also runs cafes in Ravenswood at 4839 N. Damen Ave. and in the West Loop …

Chicago golfers know how quickly the weather can change their plans. A cold front, a rainy afternoon, or an early sunset can put an outdoor round on hold. For golfers around Wicker Park, indoor golf offers another way to make time for the game. Whether you want to build a …

West Town Goose Island pub beside the Salt Shed with food, beer, reservations, private events, and direct event contact.

West Loop Italian-inspired eatery and market with breakfast, lunch, dinner, private events, and direct contact email.

Loop Riverwalk wine garden and restaurant with waterfront dining, private events, reservations, and official contact form.

East Village/Wicker Park Ann Sather location with direct staff emails, phone contact, and restaurant service.

Rogers Park movie theater listing with an official Sheridan Avenue address and direct contact email.

Gage Park auto-service listing tied to window tinting, auto glass, and a Western Avenue Chicago location.

Andersonville Pilates studio with small classes, membership options, booking links, and direct contact email.