"Chicago, IL Expected to Open: TBA This Japanese spot in Chicago's Southport comes from the chef behind Momotaro, one of the city’s best sushi spots. While Momotaro is the type of place where you’d roll in 12-deep for a birthday dinner or with a hefty per diem, Itoko is a more intimate spot where you’d want to take someone for a date to talk about your hopes and dreams over hand rolls. Itoko was slated to open in winter 2022 and the hype will likely continue to build, so it’ll probably be a madhouse from day one. " - anne cruz
