One of the most reliable harbingers of summer is the al fresco barbecue series at Sportsman’s Club. The Ukrainian Village bar just announced its lineup of guest chefs/barbecuers for the upcoming season, and boy does it sound promising.

There is a surprising spate of restaurant and bar development along Augusta Boulevard in Humboldt Park. Seeing as there is no train stop within walking distance, and Augusta doesn’t even have a bus route, the corridor that runs from California to Damen sure has become one of the most unexpected developments in recent memory.

New restaurants emerge in Chicago practically on a daily basis, which is great for all those who love good food, yet potentially crippling for the indecisive. Here to navigate some of the season’s standouts, notable new openings include a couple seafood spots, a couple barbecue spots, and a new location for a wine-fueled favorite.