Pasta, Cannoli & Trader Joe's: Near West Side's Fulton Market Scores Two Delicious New Arrivals
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near West Side ·
Near West Side neighbors, your neighborhood's winning streak is nowhere near over. Two fresh and exciting additions are headed to Fulton Market — and together they paint a vivid picture of a community that continues to level up on every front.
First, foodies rejoice: Labriola Italian Specialties is officially on its way to Fulton Market. The beloved concept from veteran Chicago restaurateur Rich Labriola — who got his start in his family's pizza shop — blends classic Italian flavors with a modern Chicago twist, featuring an open kitchen centered around pizza ovens, a full bar, outdoor seating, and a walk-up cannoli window that is already generating serious neighborhood buzz. Labriola himself summed it up perfectly: "We want this space to feel like a true gathering place in Fulton Market — fun, welcoming, and built on quality." Doors will be open Sunday through Thursday until 11 p.m. and until midnight on weekends, making it your new go-to for a late-night Italian feast.
And the grocery news Near West Side has been waiting for: Trader Joe's is set to open a brand-new location right here in the neighborhood, anchoring the ground floor of the new 27-story mixed-use tower rising at 170 N. May Street in Fulton Market. Between Labriola's cannolis and Trader Joe's legendary snack aisle, Near West Side's pantry just got a serious upgrade. Keep an eye on Labriola Italian Specialties and Trader Joe's social channels for grand opening dates — and get ready to feast, neighbors!
Sources:
1. https://whatnow.com/chicago/restaurants/fulton-market-is-getting-a-new-italian-restaurant-with-late-night-offerings/
2. https://chicago.urbanize.city/neighborhood/fulton-market