Michelin-Starred Team Opens 'Petite Edith' Bistro in River North This February

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near North · February 1, 2026

Near North residents have an exciting new culinary destination as acclaimed restaurateurs Katrina Bravo and Jenner Tomaska prepare to welcome diners to Petite Edith in River North this February. The seafood-focused French bistro represents a more accessible offering from the team behind Michelin-starred Esmé, while still delivering their signature creativity and attention to detail.

The bistro blends classic French techniques with Midwestern ingredients, creating what critics are already calling a standout addition to River North's vibrant dining scene. According to early previews, Petite Edith will showcase inventive seafood preparations alongside seasonal produce sourced from local farms. The restaurant emerges just in time for Chicago Restaurant Week, which runs January 23 through February 8, offering Near North residents a perfect opportunity to experience the new establishment during the city's premier dining event.

Neighborhood food enthusiasts interested in exploring this latest addition to Near North's restaurant landscape should consider making reservations soon, as tables are expected to fill quickly for this highly anticipated opening. Petite Edith joins other recent River North newcomers like Akiro Handroll Bar and Matilda in further cementing the area's reputation as one of Chicago's premier dining destinations.

Sources:
1. https://www.wttw.com/playlist/2026/01/06/chicago-restaurant-week-new-restaurants-2026
2. https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/dining/new-restaurants-chicago-restaurant-week/
3. https://www.modernluxury.com/new-best-restaurants-in-chicago/