New Openings

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A lively and diverse crowd enjoying drinks and atmosphere at one of Chicago's newly acclaimed bars, showcasing the city's evolving nightlife.

Chicago's Top New Bars Redefine Nightlife Scene This Year

For the first time in a decade, six new, often surprisingly casual, establishments have unseated long-standing craft cocktail institutions from Chicago's prestigious 'Top 10 Bars' list.

Marco Alves·June 6, 2026

NAIA restaurant on the Chicago Riverwalk at dusk, with docked boats and diners enjoying the waterfront view.

The Critic's Table

NAIA Opens on Chicago Riverwalk, Offering Greek-Levantine Flavors

Imagine pulling your boat directly up to a new Greek-Levantine restaurant on the Chicago Riverwalk, stepping off, and dining under the direction of a Top Chef winner.

Ezra Kaplan·June 6, 2026

A lively Philadelphia street at night, showcasing the city's expanding culinary scene with illuminated restaurant storefronts and happy diners.

The Test Kitchen

Philadelphia Welcomes New Restaurants, Expanding Culinary Scene

Philadelphia's dining scene is expanding with new concepts, from a Vietnamese spot in Port Richmond to a French bistro in Media.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 5, 2026

A close-up of an artfully prepared cocktail at a new Atlanta bar, with a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere in the background.

The Test Kitchen

Atlanta's Top New Bars Shine Bright

Tiger Sun demands attention with its $75 omakase-style cocktail experience: four cocktails and a small bite.

Marco Alves·June 4, 2026