Nic & Junior's

Italian restaurant · Near North Side

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Chicago’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings, Spring 2025 | Eater Chicago

"Located in a tucked-away River North spot shadowed by nearby skyscrapers (including the tower that wouldn’t be named), the restaurant is a partnership between Chef Junior Borges — who found success in Texas that led to James Beard recognition — and Nicholas Yanes. The food will skew Italian with plenty of global influences; this is the duo’s first restaurant in Chicago, and they’re aiming for a May debut." - Ashok Selvam

https://chicago.eater.com/2025/3/27/24395298/best-new-restaurants-chicago-opening-spring-preview-2025

405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Get directions

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