There is probably a new restaurant popping up every night of the year. With your busy schedule, there’s not enough time in the day or days in the year to check out every single one. So here’s your cliff notes version. These five are new on the scene and already making big headlines.

Ever since LA’s infamous Pinkberry burst on the scene (and which has been rumored to be making it’s Chicago debut fairly soon), copy-cats, imitations and just plain weird ice cream derivatives have been popping up all around town. Here’s your quick guide to grabbing a cold fixing on a hot summer day.

While not known for flower vendors on every street corner like NYC, Chicago florists hold their own in creativity and splendor. These 5 sassy local flower shops will bring a brightness to your home and heart.

While North Shore Oahu used to have a very different connotation than North Shore Chicago, the two worlds are beginning to collide. While visualizing Hawaii, you may picture surf towns, sandy beaches and humongous waves. North Shore Chicago, on the other hand brings to mind images of the wealthy communities nestled along Lake Michigan’s northern suburbs, an area of affluence, historic homes and the setting to many John Hughes movies.

Circulation. Detoxification. Rehydration. Relaxation. This is the mantra of Chicago Sweatlodge, who claim that 15 minutes in their stone saunas cleanse the body of impurities that would take the kidney 24 hours to remove. With both a wet Turkish bania and a dry Russian bania to experience, you could spend all day relaxing here.

One thing a city can never get enough of? Wine bars. Their intimate appeal attracts everyone and anyone from a fun girls night out to the experienced connoisseur looking for the next worldly discovery or a young couple looking for a cute first date spot.

For women everywhere, mother’s day is a day to show mom a little more love than normal and let her know how much you appreciate her. Searching for the perfect gift is never easy, so make it personal. Experience something together because it’s the moments you’ll cherish forever.

The Ritz-Carlton gave itself a $25 million makeover and coming with it a lot of new additions worth taking a gander at. Set atop the prestigious Michigan Avenue Water Tower Place, the Ritz underwent a year and a half long renovation in an attempt to “one up” the new modern wing at the Art Institute down the block with a new and notably updated art deco decor.

Though not typically known for being upscale cuisine, these Mexican restaurantes break traditional boundaries and transcend borders to bring you killer flavors, spices and sass galore. Here are your Chicago haute spots to bring some Latin flava to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.