New on the Scene: May

Tapas gets a modern twist at Eivissa in Old Town.

Kin Sushi and Thai Cuisine
This Noble Square BYOB is working the tried-and-true Thai-plus-sushi formula. (And they'll deliver, of course.) Read our BYOB article.

Fritz Pastry
Blue Water Grill's former executive pastry chef has opened shop in Lincoln Park. Sweeeet.

State and Lake
New boutique hotel The Wit offers up a breakfast-lunch-dinner spot with a well-stocked bar to tide us over while we wait for Cibo Matto. Read our breakfast review.

Frida's
A sib to Andersonville's La Cocina de Frida, this Southport Avenue spot promises more Frida Kahlo-themed Mexican dining.

Browntrout
Expect locally focused contemporary American fare (but no brown trout, at least not at opening) from this North Center newcomer.

Fianco
This rustic Italian spot quietly slipped into the former Winston's Market space with handmade pasta and an affordable wine list in tow.

Zio's Place
This counter-service spot in Bridgeport is serving up melty-delicious made-to-order panini.

Nightwood
Lula Cafe's long-awaited Pilsen sibling is finally ready for dinner with a seasonal and locally focused menu that changes daily. Read our First Look.

Lan's
Yet another restaurant tries its luck in the old Heat space, this time with affordable Mandarin and Szechwan standards. Read our BYOB article.

Starfruit
Cold kefir comes to Lincoln Park, just in time for summer.

Eivissa Pintxos, Tapas & Sangria Restaurant (pictured)
Believe it. This long-awaited Old Town spot featuring tapas, pintxos (the Basque spin on tapas) and, of course, sangria, has finally opened. Read our First Look.

NYC Bagel Deli
A new lunch option for the downtown crowd, via Lincoln Park.

Protein Bar
Move over Jamba Juice. The owner of this Sears Tower-area smoothie spot thinks he can do better.

George's Ice Cream & Sweets
I scream, you scream, Andersonville screams ...

Terzo Piano
Spiaggia's Tony Mantuano is behind this Italian spot in the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. Suddenly, we're feeling artsy.

Johnny D's
UIC students and West Loopers have a new spot for pizza and affordable Italian eats from one of the guys behind Paula & Monica's Pizzeria.

Espresso Thy Art
Three sisters from the neighborhood offer high-end coffee, crepes and a respite from the hubbub of the city at this North Center cafe.

Rocco's Cafe & Pizzeria
One of Lincoln Park's best patios is heating up again at this Italian spot.

Ristorante Al Teatro
Pilsen's boom continues with this ornate 200-seat Italian spot in the historic Thalia Hall. Read our First Look.

Italiasia
Is it Italian? Is it Asian? Actually, it's fusion, and the marriage plays out on the 15th floor of the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza.

Los Moles
Geno Bahena is doing what he does best (again) at this new spot, where moles are the focus. Read our brunch review.

Tutto Fresco
Lakeview gets another neighborhood Italian joint. Chicken parm, anyone?

La Fonda Del Gusto 
A longtime Wicker Park taqueria has been revamped and resurrected as a BYOB serving rustic Mexican fare. Read our BYOB article.

Wally & Agador's Gourmet Cafe
Boystown gets a fancy sandwich shop from a standout suburban chef.

FDM Mexican Cuisine and Lounge
Logan Square's popular Fonda del Mar has spawned a chic North Center sibling.

Thai Thank You
This casual spot is everything you'd expect from a Thai BYOB in Lakeview.

Salute
River North's new spot for Italian small plates and wine has a romantic vibe and a fun little secret: a great Italian beer list.

Got a tip on a new or soon-to-open restaurant? E-mail us: kpratt@tribune.com