Steam, Dough & Good Vibes: A Bathhouse Rises and Italian Flavor Lands in Fulton Market
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Loop ·
West Loop neighbors, the neighborhood's spring momentum is showing absolutely no signs of slowing — and this week brings two fresh reasons to get excited about what's coming next.
First, wellness fans take note: the long-anticipated Bathhouse is officially going vertical at West Madison and North Morgan Streets. After a lengthy foundation phase, vertical construction is now underway at the corner site, with the first concrete block wall already forming around the building's perimeter. While no official opening date has been announced yet, the new facility is expected to offer pools, spas, and saunas — a deeply welcome addition to a neighborhood that's been buzzing for a world-class wellness destination.
Meanwhile, foodies have a date to circle on their calendars: Labriola Italian Specialties is set to open its doors at 852 W. Fulton Market on April 22, 2026. The new concept from Chicago artisan baker and restaurateur Rich Labriola — the visionary behind Labriola Café, LaBarra Ristorante, and Stan's Donuts — promises to be "a true gathering place in Fulton Market," complete with pizza, pasta, and a walk-up cannoli window. Designed to feel playful by day and energetic by night, it's poised to become an instant neighborhood staple. And keep an eye on 1239 W. Lake Street, where a new all-day supper club called Pitch & Pour is targeting a May opening, with live music, brunch favorites, and a full bar.
West Loop is building up and eating well all at once — are you counting down to your first cannoli from Labriola, or most excited about the Bathhouse? Tell your neighbors right here on Socialhood!
Sources:
1. https://chicagoyimby.com/2026/04/first-wall-goes-up-as-west-loop-bathhouse-goes-vertical.html
2. https://www.chicagofoodmagazine.com/news/labriola-italian-specialties-to-open-in-fulton-market-spring-2026
3. https://nationaltoday.com/us/il/chicago/news/2026/04/09/new-supper-club-pitch-and-pour-to-open-in-chicagos-west-loop/