Pies, Plates & a Chef's Homecoming: Fulton Market Keeps Piling On the Good News
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Loop ·
West Loop neighbors, Fulton Market just refuses to slow down — and this week, the neighborhood's dining and retail scene got a fresh wave of exciting news worth celebrating.
First, pizza lovers take note: Pizza Lobo has officially opened its third Chicago location right here in Fulton Market. The beloved Logan Square and Andersonville pizzeria has transformed a dormant space into a large, sleek bar and restaurant, complete with its signature outdoor patio in the back — perfect timing with spring finally in the air. And there's more on the pie front: Prasino, a LaGrange favorite known for 15 years of locally sourced ingredients served all day, is also heading to Fulton Market's Aberdeen Street, sharing space with Tilly's Bagels. Meanwhile, the neighborhood is buzzing about a major chef comeback: celebrity chef Bill Kim is bringing his flagship restaurant back to Fulton Market after leaving Randolph Street for Wicker Park back in 2018. Kim will operate on the corner of Morgan and Fulton, taking over the former Taverna 1821 space — a full-circle moment for one of Chicago's most beloved culinary figures.
On the retail side, design-world fans have something to look forward to: KI, an innovative furniture manufacturer, is opening a brand-new Inspiration Center at 1045 W. Fulton — moving from its longtime home at the Merchandise Mart to become part of Fulton Market's booming design corridor. The space, designed by Chicago firm Whitney and slated to open during Design Days on June 8, is billed as a creative hub for architects and designers, not just a traditional showroom. Fulton Market is clearly firing on all cylinders — which of these newcomers are you most excited about? Sound off and tag your neighbors right here on Socialhood!
Sources:
1. https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/04/14/fulton-market-mendocino-prasino-do-rite-pizza-lobo-labriola
2. https://www.fmlink.com/kis-new-inspiration-center-at-fulton-market-will-enable-research-informed-design-with-innovative-furniture-textiles-and-glass-walls/