The Kitchen

Johnny Anderes (Reno, Telegraph) was on the loose for a blink before the Kitchen nabbed him. If the river view from the Reid-Murdoch Center doesn’t get you, the transparent wine cellar will. 316 N. Clark St.

Kokopelli

Local entrepreneur Gerardo Santiago ate the most amazing tacos of his life at a shack on wheels in Tijuana. This month they will appear in a brick-and-mortar joint with an urban-rustic edge fit for Wicker Park. 1324 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Patisserie Coralie

Parisian pastry chef Manuel Bouillet will soon flaunt his macarons, éclairs, and tarts in a sexy new bakery and café owned by Pascal Berthoumieux (Bistro Bordeaux). 600 Davis St., Evanston