Dicey’s Pizza & Tavern has reopened in Lincoln Park after closing its previous location in West Town earlier this year. The restaurant, known for its tavern-style pizza, is now operating at 2435 N. Halsted St., next to its sister spot, Parson’s Chicken & Fish.
Dicey’s first opened in Chicago in October 2024, taking over a former Parson’s location in Ukrainian Village. The hospitality group Land and Sea Dept. launched the Dicey’s concept in Nashville before bringing it to Chicago. The menu features thin, square-cut pizzas with toppings such as sausage and giardiniera or vegetable combinations like eggplant and basil. Other offerings include salads, wings, meatballs, garlic bread, and tots. Drinks range from frozen cocktails and pitchers of beer to natural wines and shots like Malört.
When Dicey’s replaced Parson’s in Ukrainian Village, leaders at Land and Sea described it as a “third place” meant for gathering and unwinding—a neighborhood tavern focused on pizza and drinks. The new Lincoln Park location continues this approach alongside Parson’s Chicken & Fish. Both restaurants are operated by Land and Sea Dept., which also runs a Parson’s location in Logan Square but closed its Andersonville outpost last October.
Dicey’s Pizza & Tavern is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
Strapoli Pizza has expanded with a second location at 2054 W. Roscoe St., just over two years after opening its first spot in Lincoln Park. Owner Marcial Bereciartu said about the opening: “The start was overwhelming in the best way,” adding that “the reception from the neighborhood has been wonderful.” Strapoli originally gained attention for Neapolitan-style pizzas made using a family dough recipe passed down from Bereciartu’s parents who ran pizzerias in Venezuela for nearly four decades.
The new Roscoe Village restaurant differs from the original by offering full table service and a bar program—a first for the family business—which is still being developed based on customer preferences. Bereciartu said about learning to run the bar: “It’s new for us… We’re learning what to order, what people like, what moves.” The kitchen uses an electric oven to balance dine-in orders with takeout efficiency.
Bereciartu manages Strapoli with his brother, wife, and parents—continuing their family legacy that began decades ago in Mérida, Venezuela—and old family photos decorate the walls of both locations. Reflecting on recent events including welcoming a child while opening the new restaurant, he said: “The last year has been a blur… Opening a brand-new restaurant and having a baby at the same time—it’s stressful, but it’s also a blessing.” Strapoli invested heavily into renovations without spending on marketing; future plans include rotating specials and hosting events at the Roscoe Village space.
Strapoli’s Roscoe Village hours are 4-9 p.m. Sunday-Monday and Wednesday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Jujin Breakfast and Coffee recently opened at 2845 N. Broadway in Lakeview (https://www.instagram.com/p/DU7K9lNjMVj/?img_index=1). This café offers breakfast plates, sandwiches, bowls, pastries—including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options—and Kurdish-inspired dishes such as shakshuka or onion dolma stuffed with rice and herbs. Jujin promotes dairy-free, sugar-free options as part of an “eat clean” approach along with catering services for special events.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken will open Thursday at 3649 N. Clark St., marking its first Chicago outpost—and first Midwest location—for the Nashville-based chain (its sixteenth overall). According to co-founder Nick Bishop Jr.: “We’re ready to open in Wrigleyville and get settled in ahead of [Cubs’] Opening Day in March… We’ve got exciting plans for Chicago, and we’re pumped to finally bring our Nashville hot chicken to one of the great food cities in the world.”
The menu includes customizable heat levels for chicken tenders or sandwiches plus Southern sides such as collard greens or mac-and-cheese; desserts feature banana pudding or peach cobbler along with beer or frozen cocktails available at the bar. The first 100 guests will receive branded merchandise during Thursday’s opening event.
Hattie B’s will operate daily from 10:45 a.m.-11 p.m., extending until midnight Fridays-Saturdays; additional locations are planned for River North and Wicker Park by early 2027.
