A couple heavy-hitting new restaurants recently made their debuts with dinner service, but now that they’ve found their respective footing, it’s time to feed the masses midday. Labriola Ristorante & Cafe and Formento’s have both instated new Italian lunch menus to help tide your eggplant Parm cravings.

New restaurants pop up in Chicago faster than Puxatawny Phil can pop up from the ground. Fortunately, despite the forecast we have warming new restaurants to keep us excited and prevent cabin fever. From a hotly anticipated new Michigan Avenue wine temple to a “furious” new ramen joint, here are some ideas for new dining experiences.

Nothing shakes up a good cocktail like a little camaraderie. The Barrelhouse Flat and CH Distillery are both rolling out new guest bartender programs over the next few months to help showcase local talent and give customers something unique to sip.