BUCKTOWN — Etta served its final meal on Sunday, October 19, making way for Italian steakhouse Dēliz. The closure ends the restaurant’s Chicago presence, following the 2024 shutdown of its River North location and a high-profile, multistate bankruptcy filing. Opened in 2018 by David Pisor and James Lasky, the team behind Gold Coast steakhouse Maple & Ash, Etta offered Italian American cuisine built around a wood-burning oven under the direction of former executive chef Danny Grant. 1840 W. North Avenue.
BRONZEVILLE — Turner Häus has put a pause on operations for the time being. The Black-owned brewery, which shares a space on 47th Street with coffee chain Sip & Savor, opened its taproom in 2023. While the brewery will still host private events, an Instagram post noted that the break is intended to “allow our family the time to reset, refocus, and continue building toward the long-term goals and vision for Turner Häus Brewery.” 78 E. 47th Street.
LAKEVIEW — After a fire forced its closure in early October, Dear Margaret will not be reopening in its current space. The French Canadian restaurant suffered extensive water and smoke damage and had been closed while repairs were planned. In a recent Instagram update, the team shared that the building has been sold to a redeveloper but says that the restaurant will return in a new location. 2965 N. Lincoln Avenue.
OLD TOWN — After 25 years in business, Mexican restaurant Adobo Grill has closed its doors. Known for its tableside guacamole, margaritas, and tequila dinners, the Old Town spot held its last night of service on Saturday, October 25. It was one of the neighborhood’s longest-running Mexican restaurants. 215 W. North Avenue.
ROSCOE VILLAGE — The Roscoe Village location of pan-Asian spot Hot Woks Cool Sushi has closed. Known for stir-fry noodles, Chinese American classics, and maki rolls, the restaurant is under new management following the retirement of its owners. The Irving Park and Loop locations remain open, with the Irving Park delivery zone now extended to Damen Avenue to serve former Roscoe Village customers. 2032 W. Roscoe Street.